Category Archives: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Cinder by Merissa Meyer

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Andrea Pryke

Synopsis A forbidden romance. A deadly plague. Earth’s fate hinges on one girl . . . CINDER, a gifted mechanic in New Beijing, is also a cyborg. She’s reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s sudden illness. But … Continue reading →

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All our Wrong Todays by Elan Mastai

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Andrea Pryke

Published by Michael Joseph on 2nd March 2017 Synopsis When Tom loses the love of his life, time travel seems like the only answer. . . what could possibly go wrong? Elan Mastai’s breakthrough novel brings a whole new dimension … Continue reading →

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A Clash of Kings by George R R Martin

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Andrea Pryke

Synopsis Throughout Westeros, the cold winds are rising. From the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to the forbidding lands of Winterfell, chaos reigns as pretenders to the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms stake their claims through tempest, turmoil and war. … Continue reading →

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Children of the Moon by Laekan Zea Kemp

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Andrea Pryke

Synopsis Growing up, Bryn’s nightmares and the debilitating sleep episodes that came with them were what made her weak. But now that she’s learned how to manipulate the dreams, they’re what make her strong. Strength she’ll need now that the … Continue reading →

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Nevernight by Jay Kristoff

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Andrea Pryke

Synopsis Destined to destroy empires, Mia Corvere is only ten years old when she is given her first lesson in death. Six years later, the child raised in shadows takes her first steps towards keeping the promise she made on … Continue reading →

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A Game of Thrones by George R R Martin

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Andrea Pryke

Synopsis Summers span decades. Winter can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne has begun. As Warden of the north, Lord Eddard Stark counts it a curse when King Robert bestows on him the office of the … Continue reading →

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The Graces by Laure Eve

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Andrea Pryke

Published by Faber and Faber 30th August 2016 Synopsis Everyone said the Graces were witches. They moved through the corridors like sleek fish, ripples in their wake. Stares followed their backs and their hair. They had friends, but they were … Continue reading →

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Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Andrea Pryke

Synopsis In the year 2044, reality is an ugly place. The only time teenage Wade Watts really feels alive is when he’s jacked into the virtual utopia known as the  OASIS. Wade’s devoted his life to studying the puzzles hidden … Continue reading →

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Just one damned thing after another by Jodi Taylor

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Andrea Pryke

Published by Accent Press Ltd 20th August 2015 Synopsis “History is just one damned thing after another.” Behind the seemingly innocuous façade of St Mary’s, a different kind of historical research is taking place. They don’t do ‘time-travel’ – they … Continue reading →

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