Hiya book lovers With Christmas being just around the corner, I thought I’d highlight some South African reads that should go on your TBR pile. We have so many phenomenal SA authors that deserve to be celebrated , and because this list will be an extensive one, I am splitting this post and making it a series. I know it won’t be possible to include every single South African author, but I am going to try to highlight books from every genre and make it as diverse as possible (so, with respect, please don’t ask me why so and so isn’t on the list – there’s more to come). First up: 1. Sing Down the Stars by Nerine Dorman A book I recently received for review ( thanks you NB publishers ) and am super excited about diving into is Sing Down the Stars. I was first introduced to Nerine’s writing years ago, when I read one of her first books, What Sweet Music They Make (Would 100% still love to see more of that). Over the years, I ’ve come to know Nerine as well and she’s not ...
Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian Published in 2018 by Pan Macmillan As part of the South African blog tour, a few instagram bloggers and myself have teamed up with Pan Macmillan to share our excitement for debut novelist Laura Sebastian's epic fantasy novel, Ash Princess - the first book in a trilogy. "Is it better to have your life ended by someone who hates you or by someone who loves you?" 👑 The answer to this is a hard and difficult one for Theodosia, protagonist of Ash Princess, the debut novel by #LauraSebastian and the first book in a trilogy. 👑 It's also the one question that sparks her rebellion and forces her to channel years worth of pent up rage in a mission to destroy the Kaiser and his court, the very people who murdered her mother, overtook the throne of the Astrean people and forced Theo into a role of the token ash princess. 👑 A world that was once filled with the brightly burning power of elemental magic and the blessings of the deities associate...
