Sifa E. Poulton
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Book blogger, nuclear physics PhD student, SFF author, Christian, autistic, acespec, she/her
ICYMI, I recently reviewed A FATE UNWOVEN by Rachael A. Edwards, a fantasy novel where that's so easy to get sucked into
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Book Review: A FATE UNWOVEN by Rachael A. Edwards
A compulsively page-turning fantasy
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/21/book-review-a-fate-unwoven-by-rachael-a-edwards/
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#BookReview
: THE LAST SONG OF PENELOPE by Claire North
@orbitbooksuk.bsky.social
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Book Review: THE LAST SONG OF PENELOPE by Claire North
A thoughtful ending to this great series
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/25/book-review-the-last-song-of-penelope-by-claire-north/
about 3 hours ago
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ICYMI, I recently THE FIRST KING OF ENGLAND by David Goodman, a biography of the king who first controlled much of what is now considered England
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Audiobook Review: THE FIRST KING OF ENGLAND by David Woodman
A biography that makes a good case for giving AEthelstan more prominence
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/17/audiobook-review-the-first-king-of-england-by-david-woodman/
about 3 hours ago
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Over on
@ukyaspotlight.bsky.social
insta, our biggest giveaway ever! NINE books (and plenty of swag) is up for grabs
#UKYASpotlight
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#BookReview
: THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE KISSMAS by Sara Raasch
#Blogmas
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Book Review: THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE KISSMAS by Sara Raash
A holiday romance where the holidays are ruled by monarchies
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/24/book-review-the-nightmare-before-kissmas-by-sara-raash/
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#BookReview
: GLORIOUS RIVALS by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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Book Review: GLORIOUS RIVALS by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
A sequel that gets a little too lost in the scope of the series at time
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/23/book-review-glorious-rivals-by-jennifer-lynn-barnes/
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed THE BLONDE WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD by Ally Carter, the second spy rom-com
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Book Review: THE BLONDE WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD by Ally Carter
Another fun romantic spy novel from Ally Carter
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/19/book-review-the-blonde-who-came-in-from-the-cold-by-ally-carter/
2 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed THE CHRISTMAS CRACKER KILLER by Alexandra Benedict for
#Blogmas
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/20/b...
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Book Review: THE CHRISTMAS CRACKER KILLER by Alexandra Benedict
A bit too rushed for me
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/20/book-review-the-christmas-cracker-killer-by-alexandra-benedict/
2 days ago
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#BookReview
: BREE BOYD IS A LEGEND by Leah Johnson
@scholasticuk.bsky.social
#MiddleGradeMOnday
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/22/b...
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Book Review: BREE BOYD IS A LEGEND by Leah Johnson (Middle Grade Monday)
A fantasy that reads like a contemporary with a splash of magic
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/22/book-review-bree-boyd-is-a-legend-by-leah-johnson-middle-grade-monday/
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed A FATE SO COLD by Amanda Foody and C. L. Herman, the start of a new duology where winter and summer battle
#Blogmas
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/18/b...
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Book Review: A FATE SO COLD by Amanda Foody and C. L. Herman
A nice tragic chosen one book
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/18/book-review-a-fate-so-cold-by-amanda-foody-and-c-l-herman/
3 days ago
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#BookReview
: A FATE UNWOVEN by Rachael A. Edwards
@rachaelawrites.bsky.social
#UKYA
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/21/b...
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Book Review: A FATE UNWOVEN by Rachael A. Edwards
A compulsively page-turning fantasy
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/21/book-review-a-fate-unwoven-by-rachael-a-edwards/
4 days ago
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#BookReview
: THE CHRISTMAS CRACKER KILLER by Alexandra Benedict
#Blogmas
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Book Review: THE CHRISTMAS CRACKER KILLER by Alexandra Benedict
A bit too rushed for me
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/20/book-review-the-christmas-cracker-killer-by-alexandra-benedict/
5 days ago
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After a busy few months, I made less progress on my TBR than I'd have liked, and am setting a (somewhat!) gentle TBR for the next few months!
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/t...
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Top Ten Tuesday: Winter 2025 TBR
Goals I made more progress on than I expected – but less than I’d have liked!
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/top-ten-tuesday-winter-2025-tbr/
6 days ago
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#BookReview
: THE BLONDE WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD by Ally Carter
@panmacmillan.bsky.social
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/19/b...
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Book Review: THE BLONDE WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD by Ally Carter
Another fun romantic spy novel from Ally Carter
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/19/book-review-the-blonde-who-came-in-from-the-cold-by-ally-carter/
6 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed THE HARP OF POWER by Alex Dunne, an
#IrishReads
sequel full of mythology
#MiddleGradeMonday
#UKMG
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/b...
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Book Review: THE HARP OF POWER by Alex Dunne (Middle Grade Monday)
A fun follow up full of Irish mythology
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/book-review-the-harp-of-power-by-alex-dunne-middle-grade-monday/
6 days ago
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#BookReview
: A FATE SO COLD by Amanda Foody and C. L. Herman
@gollancz.bsky.social
#Blogmas
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/18/b...
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Book Review: A FATE SO COLD by Amanda Foody and C. L. Herman
A nice tragic chosen one book
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/18/book-review-a-fate-so-cold-by-amanda-foody-and-c-l-herman/
6 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed KING OF BEASTS by Catherine Doyle, an epic send off to the
#UKYA
#IrishReads
series, Twin Crowns
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/14/a...
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ARC Review: KING OF BEASTS by Catherine Doyle
A wonderful send off to this world
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/14/arc-review-king-of-beasts-by-catherine-doyle/
6 days ago
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#BookReview
: THE FIRST KING OF ENGLAND by David Goodman
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/17/a...
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Audiobook Review: THE FIRST KING OF ENGLAND by David Woodman
A biography that makes a good case for giving AEthelstan more prominence
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/17/audiobook-review-the-first-king-of-england-by-david-woodman/
8 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed FIREBORNE by Rosaria Munda, the first book in an exciting dragon trilogy
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/13/b...
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Book Review: FIREBORNE by Rosaria Munda
An engaging story but the pacing was a little hard at times
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/13/book-review-fireborne-by-rosaria-munda/
8 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed THE KILLER QUESTION by Janice Hallett
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/11/b...
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Book Review: THE KILLER QUESTION by Janice Hallett
A great thriller with twists
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/11/book-review-the-killer-question-by-janice-hallett/
8 days ago
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Me noodling away at this horror idea: which of these two endings do I go with: depressing because of the thematic conclusion (moral), or depressing because of the thematic conclusion (futility)? Me: *gleefully* This book is going to be so grim!
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Top Ten Tuesday: Winter TBR
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Top Ten Tuesday: Winter 2025 TBR
Goals I made more progress on than I expected – but less than I’d have liked!
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/top-ten-tuesday-winter-2025-tbr/
9 days ago
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#BookReview
: THE HARP OF POWER by Alex Dunne
#MiddleGradeMonday
#IrishReads
#UKMG
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/b...
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Book Review: THE HARP OF POWER by Alex Dunne (Middle Grade Monday)
A fun follow up full of Irish mythology
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/book-review-the-harp-of-power-by-alex-dunne-middle-grade-monday/
10 days ago
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Over on
@ukyaspotlight.bsky.social
, we got to interview Catherine Doyle all about her upcoming novel, KING OF BEASTS, a snowy send off to the world of TWIN CROWNS
#UKYA
#UKYASpotlight
#IrishReads
ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/12/15/a...
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Author Interview: KING OF BEASTS by Catherine Doyle
An interview with Catherine Doyle about her latest book, KING OF BEASTS, the final book in the TWIN CROWNS series
https://ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/12/15/author-interview-king-of-beasts-by-catherine-doyle/
10 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed THE MERRY CHRISTMAS MURDERS by Alexandra Benedict, a fun, Christmassy
#UKMG
murder mystery
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/08/b...
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Book Review: THE MERRY CHRISTMAS MURDERS by Alexandra Benedict (Middle Grade Monday)
A Christmassy, neurodivergent mystery!
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/08/book-review-the-merry-christmas-murders-by-alexandra-benedict-middle-grade-monday/
10 days ago
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#BookReview
: KING OF BEASTS by Catherine Doyle
#UKYA
#IrishReads
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/14/a...
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ARC Review: KING OF BEASTS by Catherine Doyle
A wonderful send off to this world
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/14/arc-review-king-of-beasts-by-catherine-doyle/
11 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed DEATH IN THE ARCTICE by Tom Hindle - which had a great setting but was a bit too easy to guess for my liking
#Blogmas
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/10/b...
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Book Review: DEATH IN THE ARCTIC by Tom Hindle
A great setting, but a bit too easy to guess the solution
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/10/book-review-death-in-the-arctic-by-tom-hindle/
11 days ago
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#BookReview
: FIREBORNE by Rosaria Munda
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/13/b...
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Book Review: FIREBORNE by Rosaria Munda
An engaging story but the pacing was a little hard at times
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/13/book-review-fireborne-by-rosaria-munda/
12 days ago
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ICYMI, at
@ukyaspotlight.bsky.social
, we got to interview Anna Fiteni about her swoony fae debut, THE WICKED LIES OF HABREN FAIRE
#UKYA
#UKYASPotlight
ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/12/08/a...
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Author Interview: THE WICKED LIES OF HABREN FAIRE by Anna Fiteni
An interview with Anna Fiteni, author of THE WICKED LIES OF HABREN FAIRE
https://ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/12/08/author-interview-the-wicked-lies-of-habren-faire-by-anna-fiteni/
12 days ago
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I recently recommended 10 wintry novels for a range of ages and interests!
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/09/t...
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Top Ten Tuesday: Wintry Reads
Ten wintry novels to enjoy this festive season
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/09/top-ten-tuesday-wintry-reads-6/
13 days ago
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#BookReview
: DAUGHTER OF THE OTHERWORLD by Shauna Lawless
@shaunalawless.bsky.social
@headofzeus.bsky.social
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/12/b...
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Book Review: DAUGHTER OF THE OTHERWORLD by Shauna Lawless
A more traditional fantasy set up as we return to this world
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/12/book-review-daughter-of-the-otherworld-by-shauna-lawless/
13 days ago
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reposted by
Sifa E. Poulton
UKYA Spotlight
14 days ago
We recently got to chat with Anna Fiteni all about her debut, THE WICKED LIES OF HABREN FAIRE, where a sister plunges into fairyland after her sister
#UKYA
#UKYASPotlight
ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/12/08/a...
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Author Interview: THE WICKED LIES OF HABREN FAIRE by Anna Fiteni
An interview with Anna Fiteni, author of THE WICKED LIES OF HABREN FAIRE
https://ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/12/08/author-interview-the-wicked-lies-of-habren-faire-by-anna-fiteni/
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed WYRDWOOD by Curtis Jobling, a
#UKYA
folk horror
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/07/a...
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ARC Review: WYRDWOOD by Curtis Jobling
A slow build folk horror
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/07/arc-review-wyrdwood-by-curtis-jobling/
14 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed DEATH ON ICE by R. O. Thorp, a charming mystery in the arctic
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/06/b...
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Book Review: DEATH ON ICE by R. O. Thorp
An engaging mystery
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/06/book-review-death-on-ice-by-r-o-thorp/
14 days ago
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#BookReview
: THE KILLER QUESTION by Janice Hallett
@janicehallett.bsky.social
@viperbooks.bsky.social
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/11/b...
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Book Review: THE KILLER QUESTION by Janice Hallett
A great thriller with twists
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/11/book-review-the-killer-question-by-janice-hallett/
14 days ago
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#BookReview
: DEATH IN THE ARCTICE by Tom Hindle
#Blogmas
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/10/b...
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Book Review: DEATH IN THE ARCTIC by Tom Hindle
A great setting, but a bit too easy to guess the solution
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/10/book-review-death-in-the-arctic-by-tom-hindle/
15 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed A CASE OF LIFE AND LIMB by Sally Smith, a cosy historical murder mystery
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/03/b...
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Book Review: A CASE OF LIFE AND LIMB by Sally Smith
Another fun entry to this cosy murder mystery
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/03/book-review-a-case-of-life-and-limb-by-sally-smith/
15 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed HOUSE OF ODYSSEUS by Claire North, a second book that continues to explore the myth of Odysseus through the consequences of his absence
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/05/b...
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Book Review: HOUSE OF ODYSSEUS by Claire North
A satisfying, twisty tale where Penelope gets to show off her central role in actually getting things done a little more
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/05/book-review-house-of-odysseus-by-claire-north/
16 days ago
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Top Ten Tuesday: Wintry Reads - part 6!
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Top Ten Tuesday: Wintry Reads
Ten wintry novels to enjoy this festive season
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/09/top-ten-tuesday-wintry-reads-6/
16 days ago
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#BookReview
: THE MERRY CHRISTMAS MURDERS by Alexandra Benedict
@simonkidsuk.bsky.social
#UKMG
#MiddleGradeMonday
#Blogmas
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/08/b...
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Book Review: THE MERRY CHRISTMAS MURDERS by Alexandra Benedict (Middle Grade Monday)
A Christmassy, neurodivergent mystery!
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/08/book-review-the-merry-christmas-murders-by-alexandra-benedict-middle-grade-monday/
17 days ago
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Over on
@ukyaspotlight.bsky.social
, we talked to Anna Fiteni about her debut, THE WICKED LIES OF HABREN FAIRE
#UKYA
#UKYASPotlight
ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/12/08/a...
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Author Interview: THE WICKED LIES OF HABREN FAIRE by Anna Fiteni
An interview with Anna Fiteni, author of THE WICKED LIES OF HABREN FAIRE
https://ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/12/08/author-interview-the-wicked-lies-of-habren-faire-by-anna-fiteni/
17 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed THE MOST WONDERFUL CRIME OF THE YEAR by Ally Carter, a fun mystery rom-com set at Christmas
#Blogmas
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/04/b...
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Book Review: THE MOST WONDERFUL CRIME OF THE YEAR by Ally Carter
A fun mystery rom-com
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/04/book-review-the-most-wonderful-crime-of-the-year-by-ally-carter/
17 days ago
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#BookReview
: WYRDWOOD by Curtis Jobling
#UKYA
#Blogmas
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/07/a...
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ARC Review: WYRDWOOD by Curtis Jobling
A slow build folk horror
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/07/arc-review-wyrdwood-by-curtis-jobling/
18 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed TO THE BRIGHT EDGE OF THE WORLD by Eowyn Ivey, a novel about exploration and love
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/b...
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Book Review: TO THE BRIGHT EDGE OF THE WORLD by Eowyn Ivey
A breath-taking novel about exploration and its impacts on a land
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/book-review-to-the-bright-edge-of-the-world-by-eowyn-ivey/
18 days ago
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#BookReview
: DEATH ON ICE by R. O. Thorp
@faberbooks.bsky.social
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/06/b...
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Book Review: DEATH ON ICE by R. O. Thorp
An engaging mystery
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/06/book-review-death-on-ice-by-r-o-thorp/
19 days ago
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#BookReview
: HOUSE OF ODYSSEUS by Claire North
@orbitbooks.bsky.social
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/05/b...
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Book Review: HOUSE OF ODYSSEUS by Claire North
A satisfying, twisty tale where Penelope gets to show off her central role in actually getting things done a little more
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/05/book-review-house-of-odysseus-by-claire-north/
20 days ago
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Over on @ukyaspotlight.bsky.social, we recently spoke with M. A. Kuzniar all about her YA debut romantasy, FOREST OF HEARTS, a dark Slavic retelling of Snow White
#UKYA
#UKYASpotlight
ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/12/01/a...
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Author Interview: FOREST OF HEARTS by M. A. Kuzniar
An interview with M. A. Kuzniar, author of FOREST OF HEARTS
https://ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/12/01/author-interview-forest-of-hearts-by-m-a-kuzniar/
20 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed RANI CHOUDHURY MUST DIE by Adiba Jaigirdar, a
#UKYA
#IrishReads
contemporary romance where two girls team up to take down their cheating boyfriend
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/30/b...
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Book Review: RANI CHOUDURY MUST DIE by Adiba Jaigirdar
A contemporary STEM-filled romance
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/30/book-review-rani-choudury-must-die-by-adiba-jaigirdar/
20 days ago
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#BookReview
: THE MOST WONDERFUL CRIME OF THE YEAR by Ally Carter
@panmacmillan.bsky.social
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/04/b...
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Book Review: THE MOST WONDERFUL CRIME OF THE YEAR by Ally Carter
A fun mystery rom-com
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/12/04/book-review-the-most-wonderful-crime-of-the-year-by-ally-carter/
21 days ago
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Once again, I'm doing the 12 books challenge next year (prepping early, I know) so help me by picking a book from this list for me to include:
www.goodreads.com/review/list/...
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Sifa Poulton’s 'previous-review-copies' books on Goodreads (77 books)
Sifa Poulton has 77 books on their previous-review-copies shelf: An Unlikely Coven by A.M. Kvita, Swordheart by T. Kingfisher, Murder High: A deadly game...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/54826165-sifa-poulton?ref=nav_mybooks&shelf=previous-review-copies
22 days ago
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