Sly humour, in-jokes, sometimes dark comedy, and a not entirely happy ending that makes this the type of children’s book that will endure and a blend of sadness and humour that children will love.

A stunning piece of horror writing. When I finished it I went for a two hour walk. Then I recommended it to the rest of the grou

Romance readers will probably love it, but fantasy readers, YA fans, and even children will find something enjoyable in this modern fairytale. Just remember to buy the second book!

It is absolutely entrancing, and a beautiful story told in a literary and haunting style. On the strength of this, Steve Vernon is a superb storyteller.

definitely and undeniably well-written, but…it didn’t really engage me

The content is too adult for children, but I suspect too simplistic for most adult readers.

It is a good story, a very good story, and even if enjoyed isn’t the right word, it kept me hooked and reading until the last page

Unreadable due to formatting issues around speec

As sci-fi it is sadly a little average. It is well-written, with decent world-building, but anyone who follows mecha fiction or AI ship stories will find little unusual or unique here

An enjoyable sci-fi action read suitable for all but the youngest, with a heroine you won’t forget and a world that comes to life on the pages

With everything from strategy tips to interviews with designers, this is a packed book great for anyone who loves boardgames or wants to find something new to play

While the ideas were intriguing enough to keep me reading because I honestly didn’t know where the story was going, I probably would not be very happy if I had paid for this book

An interesting piece of future history describing societal fall viewed through social media and, unusually, written in second person

I skim-read after Chapter 3 for the sake of the review, but it never managed to catch and hold my attention. A good editor would work wonders

Mages, Dragons, damsels and a very different take on society, in a low-fantasy world where magic is traded as a drug? This was fun to rea

Suitable for a wide range of readers, and almost all ages, this is a wonderful read that actually made me late for work because I could not put it down

A lovely retelling of a classic tale with original characters and interesting twists

These are little more than introductory pieces, the style is a little dry and it feels like reading a school essay. There are some glaring errors and the Pirates’ stories are less than half of the eboo

Thank you for brightening up my morning with a very unfortunate phrase. Now, please, please, get a proof-reader.

Great for YA readers but also likely to hold the attention of older readers, this is a really good rea