Becky's Book Reviews

Source: Review copy received from the publisher via Netgalley. You can purchase a copy of the book from Raru.co.za .   Summary: Goodreads Publication date: 1 2 April 2016 Publisher/Distributor:  Prime Books Streets are more than thoroughfares. Cobblestone or concrete, state of mind or situation streets are catalysts for culture; sources of knowledge and connection, invisible routes to hidden levels of influence. In worlds where magic is real, streets can be full of dangerous shadows or paths to salvation. Wizards walk such streets, monsters lurk in their alleys, demons prowl or strut, doors open to places full of delightful enchantment or seething with sorcery, and truly dead ends abound. This selection of stories some tales may be rediscoveries, others never encountered on your fictional map will take you for a wild ride through many realms of imagination. Review: Ok, I tried. I really did. I initially chose this book because I read the previous anthology of fairy tales edi...

Today I’d like to welcome South African author Bontle Senne to the blog. Bontle, who has recently published her debut novel for middle grade to early teen readers, is here to chat about why she’s written for this specific age-group, especially in a South African context, and to give us an introduction to the spunky characters in her novel, which is the first in a brand new series with a uniquely South African flavour and setting. Before we get around to chatting to her, here’s some information about the book. About the book:   What if you discovered that you come from an ancient family of Shadow Chasers, with a duty to protect others from an evil Army of Shadows? Nom is an outsider at school. When she and Zithembe become friends, life still seems ̶ well ̶ a little ordinary. But when an army of monsters threatens their world, it’s all up to the two of them … and the start of a journey into the dreamworld on a quest that will change their lives. Powers of the Knife is the first book...