Sifa E. Poulton
@sifaelizabethreads.bsky.social
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Book blogger, nuclear physics PhD student, SFF author, Christian, autistic, acespec, she/her
ICYMI, I recently reviewed THE REPUBLIC OF SALT by Ariel Kaplan
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Book Review: THE REPUBLIC OF SALT by Ariel Kaplan
A sequel I enjoyed more than the first book
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/16/book-review-the-republic-of-salt-by-ariel-kaplan/
about 12 hours ago
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#BookReview
: ALECTO GRAY WILL HUNT YOU DOWN by Laure Eve
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#UKYA
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Book Review: ALECTO GRAY WILL HUNT YOU DOWN by Laure Eve
A story of power and guilt with a supernatural element
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/19/book-review-alecto-gray-will-hunt-you-down-by-laure-eve/
about 12 hours ago
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UKYA Spotlight
1 day ago
Today we're interviewing Amy Mae Baxter about her debut, THE BETWEEN-WORLDS B&B
#UKYA
#UKYASpotlight
#AuthorInterview
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Author Interview: THE BETWEEN-WORLDS B&B by Amy Mae Baxter
An interview with Amy Mae Baxter about her debut, THE BETWEEN-WORLDS BNB
https://ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2026/05/18/author-interview-the-between-worlds-bb-by-amy-mae-baxter/
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed MARKED FOR DEATH, the second Blanchard twins mystery from R. O. Thorp
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ARC Review: MARKED FOR DEATH by R. O. Thorp
Another compelling mystery and with a faculty that feels realistic
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/15/arc-review-marked-for-death-by-r-o-thorp/
1 day ago
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#BookReview
: THE BOOKSHOP SISTERS by Sarah Webb
#MiddleGradeMonday
#IrishReads
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Book Review: THE BOOKSHOP SISTERS by Sarah Webb (Middle Grade Monday)
A story about sisters, book banning, and community
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/18/book-review-the-bookshop-sisters-by-sarah-webb-middle-grade-monday/
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed THE BETWEEN-WORLDS B&B by Amy Mae Baxter, a cosy
#UKYA
romantasy
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ARC Review: THE BETWEEN-WORLDS B&B by Amy Mae Baxter
A cosy romantasy for the YA market
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/14/arc-review-the-between-worlds-bb-by-amy-mae-baxter/
3 days ago
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#BookReview
: THIS BOY I HARDLY KNOW by Lisa Heathfield
#UKYA
@andersenpress.bsky.social
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ARC Review: THIS BOY I HARDLY KNOW by Lisa Heathfield
A heartbreaking love story
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/17/arc-review-this-boy-i-hardly-know-by-lisa-heathfield/
3 days ago
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#BookReview
: THE REPUBLIC OF SALT by Ariel Kaplan
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Book Review: THE REPUBLIC OF SALT by Ariel Kaplan
A sequel I enjoyed more than the first book
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/16/book-review-the-republic-of-salt-by-ariel-kaplan/
4 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently posted about books with flowers on the cover
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Top Ten Tuesday: May Flowers
Books with flowers on the covers
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/12/top-ten-tuesday-may-flowers/
4 days ago
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#BookReview
: MARKED FOR DEATH by R. O. Thorp
@faberbooks.bsky.social
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ARC Review: MARKED FOR DEATH by R. O. Thorp
Another compelling mystery and with a faculty that feels realistic
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/15/arc-review-marked-for-death-by-r-o-thorp/
4 days ago
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Sifa E. Poulton
Zainab Boladale
9 days ago
It’s publication day for my new book LOOKING FOR AURORA! Read more about it here. 👇🏾✨
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed THE ELIXIR and THE TIME MACHINE by Lindsay Galvin, two accessible
#UKMG
historical novels with a splash of magic
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Book Review: THE ELIXIR and THE TIME ENGINE by Lindsay Galvin (Middle Grade Monday)
Two accessible historical tales with a fantastical bent
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/11/book-review-the-elixir-and-the-time-engine-by-lindsay-galvin-middle-grade-monday/
6 days ago
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#BookReview
: THE BETWEEN WORLDS B&B by Amy Mae Baxter
#UKYA
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ARC Review: THE BETWEEN-WORLDS B&B by Amy Mae Baxter
A cosy romantasy for the YA market
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/14/arc-review-the-between-worlds-bb-by-amy-mae-baxter/
6 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed RED TIDE by Curtis Jobing - a vampiric viking
#UKYA
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Book Review: RED TIDE by Curtis Jobling
A Viking vampire book!
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/10/book-review-red-tide-by-curtis-jobling/
7 days ago
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#BookReview
: SPARKING FIRE OUT OF FATE by Brigid Kemmerer
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Book Review: SPARKING FIRE OUT OF FATE by Brigid Kemmerer
A finale to a world that has spanned six books that didn’t quite land a central relationship
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/13/book-review-sparking-fire-out-of-fate-by-brigid-kemmerer/
7 days ago
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Top Ten Tuesday: May Flowers
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Top Ten Tuesday: May Flowers
Books with flowers on the covers
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/12/top-ten-tuesday-may-flowers/
7 days ago
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#BookReview
: THE ELIXIR and THE TIME MACHINE by Lindsay Galvin
@lindsaygalvin.bsky.social
@barringtonstoke.bsky.social
#UKMG
#MiddleGradeMonday
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Book Review: THE ELIXIR and THE TIME ENGINE by Lindsay Galvin (Middle Grade Monday)
Two accessible historical tales with a fantastical bent
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/11/book-review-the-elixir-and-the-time-engine-by-lindsay-galvin-middle-grade-monday/
8 days ago
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Sifa E. Poulton
UKYA Spotlight
9 days ago
Today we're interviewing Zainab Boladale about her latest book, LOOKING FOR AURORA
@zainabboladale.bsky.social
#IrishReads
#UKYASpotlight
ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2026/05/11/a...
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Author Interview: LOOKING FOR AURORA by Zainabl Boladale
An interview with Zainab Boladale about her latest novel, LOOKING FOR AURORA
https://ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2026/05/11/author-interview-looking-for-aurora-by-zainabl-boladale/
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed HAVISHAM by Elle Machray, a reimagining that felt like it overlooked the original character too much
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ARC Review: HAVISHAM by Elle Machray
A book that doesn’t quite work as a retelling but does if the source material is ignored
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/07/arc-review-havisham-by-elle-machray/
10 days ago
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#BookReview
: RED TIDE by Curtis Jobling
@foxandinkbooks.bsky.social
#UKYA
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Book Review: RED TIDE by Curtis Jobling
A Viking vampire book!
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/10/book-review-red-tide-by-curtis-jobling/
10 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed THE TAPESTY OF TIME by Kate Heartfield about resistance spies in WW2 and the Bayeux tapestry
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/06/b...
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Book Review: THE TAPESTRY OF TIME by Kate Heartfield
A story of sisterhood and resistance during the liberation of Normand
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/06/book-review-the-tapestry-of-time-by-kate-heartfield/
11 days ago
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#BookReview
: THE POMEGRANATE GATE by Ariel Kaplan
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Book Review: THE POMEGRANATE GATE by Ariel Kaplan
A book that was a bit disjointed but ends up picking up back and interest
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/09/book-review-the-pomegranate-gate-by-ariel-kaplan/
11 days ago
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Sifa E. Poulton
UKYA Spotlight
11 days ago
Earlier this week we interviewed Natasha Bowen about her latest novel, CALL OF THE DRAGON
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#UKYA
#UKYASpotlight
ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2026/05/07/a...
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Author Interview: CALL OF THE DRAGON by Natasha Bowen
Interview with Natasha Bowen, author of CALL OF THE DRAGON.
https://ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2026/05/07/author-interview-call-of-the-dragon-by-natasha-bowen/
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Sifa E. Poulton
UKYA Spotlight
11 days ago
Today we're interviewing Ravena Guron about her latest mystery, YOUR MURDER NEXT!
#UKYA
#UKYASpotlight
@ravenaguron.bsky.social
ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2026/05/09/i...
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Interview: YOUR MURDER NEXT by Ravena Guron
An Interview with Author of Your Murder Next, Ravena Guron
https://ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2026/05/09/interview-your-murder-next-by-ravena-guron/
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#BookReview
: MERCURIO by Kate Heartfield
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Book Review: MERCUTIO by Kate Heartfield
A prequel about Mercutio that feels like a fever dream at times
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/08/book-review-mercutio-by-kate-heartfield/
12 days ago
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#BookReview
: HAVISHAM by Elle Machray
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ARC Review: HAVISHAM by Elle Machray
A book that doesn’t quite work as a retelling but does if the source material is ignored
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/07/arc-review-havisham-by-elle-machray/
12 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed THE EVERLASTING by Alix E. Harrow, a tale of storytelling manipulated for nationalistic ends
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Book Review: THE EVERLASTING by Alix E. Harrow
A stunning tale of the power of stories in nationalistic projects
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/02/book-review-the-everlasting-by-alix-e-harrow/
15 days ago
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Top Ten Tuesday: Buzzwords that make me want to read or avoid a book
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Top Ten Tuesday: Buzzwords that make me want to read or avoid books
Marketing terms or elements that make me want to read or avoid books
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/05/top-ten-tuesday-buzzwords-that-make-me-want-to-read-or-avoid-books/
15 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently looked back at some favourite reads in April
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April 2026 Round-Up
A look back at April
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/01/april-2026-round-up/
15 days ago
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Sifa E. Poulton
UKYA Spotlight
15 days ago
Today we're interviewing Nathanael Lessore about his latest novel, LIKE A BROTHER
#UKYA
#UKYASpotlight
ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2026/05/04/a...
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Author Interview: LIKE A BROTHER by Nathanael Lessore
An interview with Nathanael Lessore, author of LIKE A BROTHER
https://ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2026/05/04/author-interview-like-a-brother-by-nathanael-lessore/
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#BookReview
: SECRET OF THE SELKIES by Laura Keohane
#MiddleGradeMonday
#IrishReads
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ARC Review: SECRET OF THE SELKIES by Laura Keohane (Middle Grade Monday)
A tale of selkies and family
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/04/arc-review-secret-of-the-selkies-by-laura-keohane-middle-grade-monday/
15 days ago
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#BookReview
: YOUR MURDER NEXT by Ravena Guron
@ravenaguron.bsky.social
#UKYA
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/03/a...
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17 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed HYO THE HELLMAKER by Mina Ikemoto Ghosh, an illustrated
#UKYA
murder mystery in a fantasy world
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Book Review: HYO THE HELLMAKER by Mina Ikemoto Ghosh
A murder mystery with demons and gods
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/04/30/book-review-hyo-the-hellmaker-by-mina-ikemoto-ghosh/
17 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed FRUIT FLY by Josh Silver, a thriller about publishing and the lengths some will go to for a book
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Audiobook Review: FRUIT FLY by Josh Silver
An unsettling examination of authenticity in publishing – and a woman determined to make it big
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/04/29/audiobook-review-fruit-fly-by-josh-silver/
17 days ago
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#BookReview
: THE EVERLASTING by Alix E. Harrow
@alixeharrow.bsky.social
@panmacmillan.bsky.social
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/02/b...
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Book Review: THE EVERLASTING by Alix E. Harrow
A stunning tale of the power of stories in nationalistic projects
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/02/book-review-the-everlasting-by-alix-e-harrow/
17 days ago
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April 2026 Round Up!
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April 2026 Round-Up
A look back at April
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/05/01/april-2026-round-up/
19 days ago
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Mehsi-Hime
20 days ago
♥️The end of the month is upon us and that means that I got a new sparkly edition of Community Posts I Adored, this time with posts from April! Come say hi to all these bloggers~🥰
#BookBloggers
#Blogging
#BookBlogging
#BlogPosts
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#BookReview
: FRUIT FLY by Josh Silver
@oneworldbooks.bsky.social
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Audiobook Review: FRUIT FLY by Josh Silver
An unsettling examination of authenticity in publishing – and a woman determined to make it big
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/04/29/audiobook-review-fruit-fly-by-josh-silver/
19 days ago
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#BookReview
: HYO THE HELLMAKER by Mina Ikemoto Ghosh
@scholasticuk.bsky.social
#UKYA
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Book Review: HYO THE HELLMAKER by Mina Ikemoto Ghosh
A murder mystery with demons and gods
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/04/30/book-review-hyo-the-hellmaker-by-mina-ikemoto-ghosh/
19 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed FINDING MY WAY by Malala Yousafzai, a honest memoir about mental health and young adulthood
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Book Review: FINDING MY WAY by Malala Yousafzai
An honest look at mental health in young adulthood
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/04/25/book-review-finding-my-way-by-malala-yousafzai/
22 days ago
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Today for Top Ten Tuesday, I'm looking at a popular title format
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Top Ten Tuesday: “The [Blank] and the [Blank]” titles
A new title format that might be the new fantasy cliche?
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/top-ten-tuesday-the-blank-and-the-blank-titles/
22 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed CALL OF THE DRAGON by Natasha Bowen, the start of a
#UKYA
fantasy duology!
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ARC Review: CALL OF THE DRAGON by Natasha Bowen
A fresh, fun quest with dragon gods
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/04/24/arc-review-call-of-the-dragon-by-natasha-bowen/
23 days ago
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#BookReview
: A CLOCK STRIKES MURDER by Michelle Harrison
@mharrisonauthor.bsky.social
@simonkidsuk.bsky.social
#uKMG
#MiddleGradeMonday
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ARC Review: A CLOCK STRIKES MURDER by Michelle Harrison (Middle Grade Monday)
A fun mystery with some time magic
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/04/27/arc-review-a-clock-strikes-murder-by-michelle-harrison-middle-grade-monday/
23 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed LET'S MAKE A SCENE, by Laura Wood, a funny dual timeline romance
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Book Review: LET’S MAKE A SCENE by Laura Wood
A funny, dual timeline enemies-to-lovers, second chance, fake dating romance!
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/04/23/book-review-lets-make-a-scene-by-laura-wood/
24 days ago
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#BookReview
: DEAD STRAIGHT LINE by Malcolm Duffy
@zephyrbooks.bsky.social
#UKYA
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ARC Review: DEAD STRAIGHT LINE by Malcolm Duffy
Another timely contemporary novel from Malcolm Duffy
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/04/26/arc-review-dead-straight-line-by-malcolm-duffy/
24 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER by Elodie Harper
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Book Review: BOUDICCA’S DAUGHTER
An engaging look at survival in Roman territories
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/04/22/book-review-boudiccas-daughter/
25 days ago
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#BookReview
: FINDING MY WAY by Malala Yousafzai
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Book Review: FINDING MY WAY by Malala Yousafzai
An honest look at mental health in young adulthood
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/04/25/book-review-finding-my-way-by-malala-yousafzai/
25 days ago
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#BookReview
: CALL OF THECDRAGON by Natasha Bowen
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#UKYA
sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/04/24/a...
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ARC Review: CALL OF THE DRAGON by Natasha Bowen
A fresh, fun quest with dragon gods
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/04/24/arc-review-call-of-the-dragon-by-natasha-bowen/
25 days ago
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ICYMI, I recently reviewed THE BLITZ SISTERS, a WW2
#UKMG
novel that goes past the end of the war
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Book Review: THE BLITZ SISTERS by Judith Eagle (Middle Grade Monday)
A novel covering the Second World War from the perspective of three sisters
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/04/20/book-review-the-blitz-sisters-by-judith-eagle-middle-grade-monday/
26 days ago
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#BookReview
: LET'S MAKE A SCENE by Laura Wood
@simonschusteruk.bsky.social
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Book Review: LET’S MAKE A SCENE by Laura Wood
A funny, dual timeline enemies-to-lovers, second chance, fake dating romance!
https://sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/04/23/book-review-lets-make-a-scene-by-laura-wood/
26 days ago
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