Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up
11 February 2024
Filed under Book Reviews
Tags: AG Slatter, Book Reviews, Booking Ahead, Caffeinated Book Reviewer, Fantasy, Richard swan, Sunday Post, T Kingfisher, The Briar Book of the Dead, The Trials of Empire, Weekly wrap up, What Feasts at Night

I’m trying to get back into the habit of doing a round-up of the week just completed and also take a look at my plans for the forthcoming week. I rather got out of the habit of doing so but I would like to reinstate this type of post as I feel it keeps me on track. So, I’m linking up to The Sunday Post over at Kimberly’s Caffeinated Reviewer. Without further ado:
Books read this week:
I’m a little bit behind (story of my life so it seems). We’ve been away for a week to the beautiful city of Madrid. We had a fantastic time there amongst all the hustle and bustle. It’s a very friendly city, great tapas, delicious wine, plenty to see and do. I highly recommend it. I have managed a few reads which is good but I’m behind with reviews (obviously I wasn’t writing these up on holiday – I’m such a slacker!) so now I have to give my head a wobble and schedule a few in this week to try and catch up. I’ve also not been blog hopping or responding to comments so I’ll be getting back on track with that also. In reading news I’ve managed to complete three of my review books. I went off schedule a little. I started with The Trials of Empire by Richard Swan which was an excellent conclusion to the series – lots of action and horror in this grand finale. I then picked up AG Slatter’s The Briar Book of the Dead which is just wonderful. I’m loving her work and so I went into the read with high expectations and I’m pleased to say these were easily met with this deliciously witchy tale. I then picked up T Kingfisher’s What Feasts at Night which was a very quick read. My next read will be another of my SPFBO finalists, I’m hoping to fit two in this month to keep me on track.
Next Week’s Reads:
Reviews Posted:
- Only If You’re Lucky by Stacy Willingham

Outstanding Reviews
- SPFBO Finalist
- SPFBO Finalist
- SPFBO Finalist
- Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff
- The September House by Carissa Orlando
- What Moves the Dead by T Kingfisher
- Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead by Jenny Hollander
- What Feasts at Night by T Kingfisher
- The Briar Book of the Dead by AG Slatter
- The Trials of Empire by Richard Swan
Oooo Madrid sounds like a wonderful trip! Looking forward to your upcoming reviews, especially The Trials of Empire 😁
ahh, Madrid was fantastic.
As was the Trials of Empire.
Just finished Tainted Cup too which was also brilliant.
Lynn 😀
Madrid!! I had never been there but I always wanted to visit!!
And I am glad you are enjoying The Briar Book of the Dead, I have it on my radar and I hope to get to it, sooner or later!!
We have been to Madrid before and loved it. It’s such a wonderful place – I highly recommend it if you get the chance.
And, Briar book of the dead totally worked it’s magic on me.
Lynn 😀
Madrid sounds wonderful (and tapas😉) I’m sad that I didn’t enjoy What Feasts at Night more, I’ll look forward to comparing notes.
Ah yes, Madrid was lovely – and the tapas – such a lot of variety.
Yes, a shame we both didn’t enjoy that one more – but it wasn’t a bad book really and I would like to see more from these characters.
Lynn 😀
I need to pick up the second and third book in Richard Swan’s series because I loved the first one and I want to see how the story develops. I also need to have a few choice words with my TBR… 😉
Haha, I need to have a few choice words with my tbr too.
Lynn 😀
Looking forward to your thoughts on What Feasts at Night and it looks like you have some good books lined up for this week too. I really want to read The Tainted Cup. 😀
Oh, I loved The Tainted Cup – it was brilliant.
Lynn 😀