Sherlock, but she's a crotchety elderly woman dragging around a himbo Watson? Sign me up. That is the premise of The Last Vigilant by Mark A. Latham. A debut book and the first in a trilogy, The Last Vigilant is a mystery fantasy that harkens back to the golden age of sword and sorcery. Calling…
Continue reading ➞ The Last Vigilant – Sword And Sherlockery
The Scarlet Throne, by debut author Amy Leow, is the first book in the The False Goddess series. It unapologetically combines a pretty immoral and traumatized protagonist with some pervasive unreliable narration to create a tale that is both captivating and atmospherically depressing. If you are looking for good vibes, look elsewhere; if you are…
I want to sit in a dark, cabaret corner and slowly sip on the cocktail of chaos that is Daughter of Calamity by Rosalie M. Lin. I absolutely loved this book. It’s a breathtaking story that proudly stands on its own like the most beautiful woman in the club, and it steals the attention of…
Continue reading ➞ Daughter Of Calamity – Devastatingly Good
The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers is a wonder. This book was not on my radar at all, but I’m glad it fell into my waiting arms. It’s brilliant and tragic and had me in absolute despair. But Violet Everly, our leading lady, would not let me wallow, and she forced me to follow…
Kate Dramis sparked a lot of intrigue on TikTok by sharing snippets of the story she was writing. Her posts appeared on my FYP every now and then, and I casually followed Kate’s publishing journey until The Curse of Saints appeared. Although the glimpses I caught of the book sounded interesting, the end result was…
In the Godkiller universe, my energy would probably create a god of pets to ensure my dog’s health and longevity or maybe a tea god to aid my daily brewing. There’s no doubt that a god of books would exist with all the activity we have here at The Quill to Live. Stick with me,…
The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon wants to be a love story, but it doesn’t feel like one. By the end of the book, very little romantic progress has been made and the character development is alarmingly static. No one seemed to gain any ground for so long that the story felt like a storm…
After writing countless short stories and showcasing his skill in anthologies such as Africa Risen, Wole Talabi treats us to his newest novel and fantasy debut, Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon. The story centers on a heist, but it is so much more than a high-stakes story and goes deeper to explore the…
Continue reading ➞ Shigidi And The Brass Head Of Obalufon – Labor Of Love
It’s time for you to switch it up, slow down, and read something unique. C.J. Merwild’s The Nichan Smile tells a haunting yet hopeful story of two young boys and the friendship they develop over many years and against the odds. It is beautiful and terrible and will definitely stand out among your TBR, though…
Though we don’t really do our Dark Horse initiative in the way we used to, we are always striving to find worthwhile debuts. When I came across Marisa Crane’s debut novel, I Keep My Exoskeletons To Myself, I was instantly grabbed by the title. After reading the synopsis, I just knew I needed to read…
Continue reading ➞ I Keep My Exoskeletons To Myself – A Metamorphic Debut
