Thought Corridor

 The Dungeon Book by Gareth Hanrahan Must admit I chose this book purely based on the cover and the title so had no clue what to expect when I started reading. It was a humourous book, and I liked Bait as a central character and the eyeless skull that acts as our narrator. It is a very whimsical fantasy book but some of the jokes were repetitive and the plot was little on the light side. That being said I did enjoy the book, I was rooting for Bait from the get-go and it's a fun read that doesn't take itself seriously at all. Thank you to the author, the publisher, and to Netgalley for this ARC. 

 As We Fall Through Time by Claire North I tend to enjoy time travel stories, and this one was a bit of a mixed bag for me personally. I loved the concept that one seemingly small change can have a huge impact and that's the basis for many time travel tropes however I felt there was something of a lack of world building in this novel that didn't draw me in to the story as much as I would have liked. There was a lot to follow in this book, so it did demand a lot of attention, and the pacing did feel a little uneven at times, there were moments where I felt things dragging a bit. I didn't feel emotionally invested in the characters romantic relationships, but I did particularly like Cal and  Fadimatu as characters.     It's a book that winds its way through time and is not a speedy plot heavy book but that being said it is thought provoking.  Many thanks to the author, to the publishers and to NetGalley for this ARC. 

 A History of The World in Ten Wars by Terry Deary Huge fan (like many others) of Horrible Histories as a child and this was the ideal read. It's much more grown up in tone but loses none of the charm or wit. Deary is a great writer, and this book is short and easily accessible to most readers. It's an enjoyable nonfiction and I found it easy to dip in and out of. It's an interesting and largely engaging read, lacking in detail in parts but that's due to the wide scope of the book. Recommend this one. Thank you to the author, the publisher, and to Netgalley for this ARC. 

 Maritime Master in an Age of Peril by Michael Thomas Price This book is a fictionalised version of the story of Captain Matthew Price (1777 to 1821). I must admit I had never heard of him but as a keen enjoyer of books set in the 18th/19th century, especially those with a maritime twist then I knew I had to add this to my reading list. I am glad I did. Matthew is an interesting character who takes to the sea as a child and this book is all about his endeavors. Over the course of his career he navigates slave rebellions, trades, and faces pirates on the high seas. After a shipwreck leaves him financially ruined he decides to take part in the  British blockade in the War of 1812. This book really shows the trials and tribulations of the people who embarked on this life at sea, and it is a very well detailed book and it's clear that the author has done his research on his ancestor. I'd recommend this book if you're interested in maritime history or are interested in tales of ...

Terms of Ascension by Julian Venn I really enjoyed this book, I found the fantasy setting very compelling, as the universe in which this book is set is a bureaucratic nightmare of sorts, It's set in  Continuance am afterlife run by a mega corporation.  where in order to ascend souls have to go through a trial. In this world we meet Compliance Auditor, Edwin who can expose the system’s rules and does do so along with his crew of "Clausebreakers" which includes  a giant, a disgraced executioner, and a bookmaker, together they  decide to expose the hidden corruption. Needless to say this is no easy task.  The characters are well developed and the plot flows well, I would read the next books in this series as it feels like there is more to come. Thank you to the author, the publishers, and to Netgalley for this ARC. 

 Sea of Charms by Sarah Beth Durst This was a very cosy romantic read with a fantasy setting. It's a slow burn romance and I really liked  Marin and Dax. It is a little on the slow side but I didn't find that I minded all that much as I really enjoyed the seafaring setting.  If you like the trope of found families and are looking for something to curl up with and relax with then I'd recommend this one. It works really well as a standalone while still being set in Durst's cosy fantasy world. Thank you to the author, to the publishers, and to Netgalley for this ARC.  5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars