Book Review: Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff

Last Updated: 22 April 2025

Conquer your fear, conquer the world.

Mia Corvere, destroyer of empires, has found her place among the Blades of Our Lady of Blessed Murder, but many in the Red Church ministry do not believe she has earned it.

Her position is precarious, and she's still no closer to exacting revenge for the brutal death of her family. But after a deadly confrontation with an old enemy, Mia begins to suspect the motives of the Red Church itself.

When it is announced that Consul Scaeva and Cardinal Duomo will be making a rare public appearance at the conclusion of the grand games in Godsgrave, Mia defies the Church and sells herself into slavery for a chance to fulfil the promise she made on the day she lost everything.

Upon the sands of the arena, Mia finds new allies, bitter rivals, and more questions about her strange affinity for the shadows. But as conspiracies unfold, secrets are revealed and the body count rises within the collegium walls, Mia will be forced to choose between her loyalties and her revenge.

How to Choose a Holiday that Lets You See the World

Last Updated: 21 April 2025

AD* | Getting the chance to see the world is something which a lot of people lack in life. There are so many countries out there, but only a limited time to see them all! This can make it difficult to become a global explorer, especially if you also want to hold down a steady job. 

However, things don't have to be this way, and there is no need to choose one or the other. Why not have both and enjoy the best of both worlds? There are lots of different types of holidays and breaks out there which enable you to see as much of the world as possible without having months or even years to spare. 

This post explores some of the best ways to see as much of the world as possible while making the most of a short window of time.

Crime and Mystery with My Chronicle Book Box

AD* | In case you haven't been keeping up to date with my social media, I'm absolutely over the moon to be a Feb/March brand rep for the fantastic My Chronicle Book Box. I'm a big fan of all things bookish, so having the opportunity to champion such a great book subscription box is perfect for me - and for The Writing Greyhound! 

Today, I'm going to be taking you through the February box and sharing some of the wonderful treats the box had in store! Keep on reading to join me as I delve into the box, the books, and the brand.

Reading Round-Up: January/February 2020

Can you believe that we're two months into 2020 already? It seems like we were welcoming in the new decade just yesterday, yet January and February have disappeared, and we're now well into the New Year. 

As always, the end of February means that it's time for my first Reading Round-Up post of the year. Keep reading to find out all the books I've been reading, acquiring and wishing for at the start of 2020!

Book Review: Prospect for Murder by Jeanne Burrows-Johnson

Last Updated: 21 April 2025

AD* | Retired travel writer Natalie Seachrist has had visions since childhood. But the sight of a girl's lifeless body draped over a vintage Mustang shatters her personal world when she learns her vision has been prescient. The horrible truth is that her twin's granddaughter Ariel is dead!

While the Honolulu Police Department conducts its customary investigation, Natalie decides to move into the Makiki apartment complex where her grandniece died. Aided by her friend Keoni Hewitt, a retired police detective, and her fleet-footed feline companion Miss Una, Natalie begins her very personal on-site sleuthing.

She soon discovers the fascinating Shànghai origins of apartment owners Pearl Wong and her sister Jade Bishop…and more than a little discord. Will Natalie be able to solve the riddle of Ariel's death before the police close their investigation without an arrest? Or has Natalie put herself in the way of a killer who's willing to murder again to hide their secret?