Thought Corridor

 Henry Tudor Must Die by Jillian Laine I really enjoyed this book. An excellent mix of reimagined history, feminism and witchcraft. The story begins with Anne Bolyn offered an escape plan by  Catalina de Aragón and from there begins the revenge of women wronged by Henry VIII. It is a well written and interesting take on an alterative universe of the Tudor era and  Marguerite's notes throughout were a fun touch.  If you liked Six The Musical's take on the wives of Henry VIII then I think you'd like this book. Thank you to the author, the publishers, and to Netgaelley for this ARC. 

 The Jewel and the Comet by Tim Pratt Once this book gets going it's is a fun, well paced space opera of a novel. The characters (human and  non) are interesting and I liked Gwen/Glenn and Vivy. As other reviewers have stated there is a bit of sex mentioned so if that's not your thing then maybe not the book for you. Once I got into the book I found it to be enjoyable and as it's the first of Pratt's books I have read I would be eager to read the earlier ones. This book has the typical sci fi tropes with hero's and villains and the multiverse is a well established trope at this point. Thank you to the publisher, the author, and to Netgalley for this ARC.    1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star

 A World Apart by Meghan Nesmith I really enjoyed this book, the characters and the world building are really well done. It's a cosy read with a lot of heart. I'm always a fan of books that have that 'love at first sight' trope and  Kit and Wilfrith have a great chemistry and its such a romantic book with a detailed historical setting with fantastical elements. Nesmith writes beautifully and the book was a joy to read.  There is a cliffhanger so be warned if you only like to read completed book series' but as this book is the first in a two parter I am looking forward to the next one. Thank you to the author Meghan Nesmith, the publishers  Aria & Aries | Aria, and to Netgalley for this ARC. 

Don't Call It Art 10 Ways to Create Like a Kid Again  by Austin Kleon This was a nice little book. It had helpful suggestions and inspiration interspersed with little bits of advice on how to embrace our inner child, to think back to a time when we drew pictures for the fun of it and not to create something that was ''art' As others have said, the format of this book would be better suited to a physical book rather than an ebook but it was still readable and enjoyable. It's a short book and I liked the quotes from creatives. Thanks to the author, the publisher, and to Netgalley for this ARC. 

 A Family Affair by Jodi Taylor I'm a huge fan of Jodi Taylor so was delighted by the opportunity to read a new work. I rea;;y enjoyed this book. It's the second in the  Smallhope & Pennyroyal series set in the St Mary's universe and it picks up where the last one left. Loved the humour in this book and the time travel, Taylor is an exceptional writer and the characters feel very real as does the world they inhabit. Cannot wait to read the next one after that ending. Really well plotted and kept me fully engaged throughout. Thank you to the author, the publishers, and to Netgalley for this ARC.  4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars Was this review helpful?    Lisa S, Librarian 3 stars 3 stars 3 stars 3 stars 3 stars I think if I'd read the first Stanhope and Pennyroyal book I might have enjoyed this onemore. It has all the Jodi Taylor humour and flair but I just didn't engage with the characters as much as I do with St Marys and found myself skimming some...