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Maritime Master in an Age of Peril by Michael Thomas Price

 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 ...
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Terms of Ascension by Julian Venn

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. 
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Sea of Charms by Sarah Beth Durst

 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
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A Drop of Corruption An Ana and Din Mystery by Robert Jackson Bennett

 A Drop of Corruption An Ana and Din Mystery  by Robert Jackson Bennett I loved The Tainted Cup and was very eager to read A Drop of Corruption and I enjoyed this one too but perhaps not quite as much as the first. One of this series strengths is the world building and this is just as excellent as before. As others have said I really enjoyed the meta element to the authors afterword too.  The mystery in this story is good too. If you like a fantasy set mystery that also has political and social commentary then I would highly recommend this series. Thank you to the author, the publishers, and to Netgalley for this ARC.
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The Body in the Bath by Ragnar Jónasson

 The Body in the Bath by Ragnar Jónasson An interesting Scandi police procedural once again sees us back with detective Helgi who this time is tasked with solving  the disappearance of his predecessor, a retired officer long presumed dead. I would recommend reading Jonasson's previous books in this series before going into this one. Without giving away any spoilers I enjoyed this book, it was well paced and plotted well. It was a bit slow to start but that's a personal preference and once it got going then it mounted up at pace.  As in the previous books the world is richly detailed and feels very atmospheric. It was a fairly short read and I'd recommend it. Thank you to the author, to the publishers, and to Netgalley for this ARC.  
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A Trade of Blood An Ana and Din Mystery by Robert Jackson Bennett

 A Trade of Blood An Ana and Din Mystery  by Robert Jackson Bennett I loved The Tainted Cup and Drop of Corruption so knew I'd enjoy this one too, and I did. The characters are developed further and the world building is just as excellent as before. It's really well written and vey engaging and I found myself engrossed from start to finish. The relationship between Ana and Din is really well written and I liked getting to know them both a bit better. The mystery in this story is really good too. As another reviewer has said I really enjoyed getting to know more about the Empire and I'm wondering where it will go next, If you like a fantasy set mystery then I would highly recommend this series. Thank you to the author, the publishers, and to Netghalley for this ARC. 
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A Case of Fear and Favour by Sally Smith

A Case of Fear and Favour by Sally Smith As a huge fan of crime and detective stories this one fits in well into the cosy historical crime trope. It's a welcome return for  Sir Gabriel Ward KC in this third book in the series and once again Smith details the workings of the Inner Temple really well. This book also sees the return of some characters from the previous books which was also great. Set again in the early 1900's the language and writing style feels period appropriate, and it's a slower paced novel but very enjoyable. Thank you to the author, to the publishers, and to Netgalley for this ARC  
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