Uptown Oracle https://www.uptownoracle.com Living Your Bookish Life ✨ Sun, 03 Nov 2024 13:05:43 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 https://i0.wp.com/www.uptownoracle.com/755/2021/05/cropped-Uptown-Oracle-Logo-File-NOTAG.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Uptown Oracle https://www.uptownoracle.com 32 32 117146186 Unleashing Feminine Power: A Deep Dive into Waking The Witch by Rachel Burge https://www.uptownoracle.com/waking-the-witch-rachel-burge/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/waking-the-witch-rachel-burge/#respond Sat, 16 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=27402 Waking The Witch by Rachel Burge is a captivating blend of modern YA fantasy and Arthurian legend that tells the story of Ivy, a resilient young woman on a quest for self-discovery and empowerment. Set against a backdrop of eerie Welsh mythology, this novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the strength found in sisterhood. […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/waking-the-witch-rachel-burge/feed/ 0 27402 Sleeping Worlds Have No Memory by Yaroslav Barsukov 📚 A Tower that blends Dreams, Fantasy and Sci-Fi 👀 https://www.uptownoracle.com/sleeping-worlds-have-no-memory-yaroslav-barsukov/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/sleeping-worlds-have-no-memory-yaroslav-barsukov/#respond Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=29684 In Sleeping Worlds Have No Memory, Yaroslav Barsukov takes us on an evocative journey that explores the complexity of memory, truth, and conscience. Set in a world defined by a towering structure, political intrigue, and an undercurrent of myth, the novel follows Shea Ashcroft as he grapples with his past choices while striving to complete […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/sleeping-worlds-have-no-memory-yaroslav-barsukov/feed/ 0 29684 I Am Margaret Moore by Hannah Capin: A Haunting Tale of Secrets, Sisterhood, and Unraveling Truths https://www.uptownoracle.com/i-am-margaret-moore-hannah-capin/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/i-am-margaret-moore-hannah-capin/#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=28893 I Am Margaret Moore by Hannah Capin is a paranormal thriller that dives deep into the bonds of sisterhood, the power of secrets, and the dark corners of the human psyche. Set at the Marshall Naval School, the story follows Margaret and her three best friends – Rose, Flor, and Nisreen – during their final […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/i-am-margaret-moore-hannah-capin/feed/ 0 28893 One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig: A Dark and Magical Quest with a Gothic Twist https://www.uptownoracle.com/one-dark-window-rachel-gillig/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/one-dark-window-rachel-gillig/#respond Sat, 09 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=28892 One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig is a dark, gothic fantasy set in the mist-locked kingdom of Blunder, where magic comes at a terrible price. The story follows Elspeth Spindle, who carries a monster called the Nightmare within her mind – a spirit that protects her and grants her power, but at a dangerous cost. […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/one-dark-window-rachel-gillig/feed/ 0 28892 The Rainfall Market by You Yeong-Gwang – A Whimsical Journey into Life’s Choices https://www.uptownoracle.com/the-rainfall-market-you-yeong-gwang/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/the-rainfall-market-you-yeong-gwang/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=29341 The Rainfall Market by You Yeong-Gwang presents an intriguing, magical premise that promises to whisk readers away into a whimsical world full of fantastical elements. Set in the mysterious Rainfall Market, the novel explores the idea of changing your life completely by choosing a new one. The story follows Serin, a lonely young woman who, […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/the-rainfall-market-you-yeong-gwang/feed/ 0 29341 Anna K by Jenny Lee: A Modern Twist on a Classic Tale of Love, Loss, and New York Elite https://www.uptownoracle.com/anna-k-jenny-lee/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/anna-k-jenny-lee/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=28891 Anna K by Jenny Lee reimagines the classic Russian novel Anna Karenina as a modern, glittering drama set among the elite teens of New York and Connecticut. At seventeen, Anna K. seems to have it all – beauty, privilege, and the perfect boyfriend. But her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Alexia “Count” […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/anna-k-jenny-lee/feed/ 0 28891 What Song the Sirens Sang: A Deep Dive into Gideon Sable’s Latest Heist Adventure https://www.uptownoracle.com/what-songs-the-sirens-sang-simon-r-green/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/what-songs-the-sirens-sang-simon-r-green/#respond Sat, 02 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=27401 In What Song the Sirens Sang, Simon R. Green takes us on another wild heist in the supernatural world of Gideon Sable. This latest installment continues the thrilling escapades of Gideon and his crew as they attempt to retrieve the elusive Siren’s Song stone. While Green delivers on action and world-building, the series grapples with […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/what-songs-the-sirens-sang-simon-r-green/feed/ 0 27401 Exploring Divine Power and Intricate World-Building in The Gods Below by Andrea Stewart https://www.uptownoracle.com/the-gods-below-andrea-stewart/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/the-gods-below-andrea-stewart/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=29346 The Gods Below by Andrea Stewart takes readers on an epic journey into a world shaped by ancient magic, gods in hiding, and powerful gemstones that bestow magical abilities on the fortunate few. Through the eyes of multiple characters, we are immersed in a richly built world of political intrigue, environmental destruction, and survival. Stewart […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/the-gods-below-andrea-stewart/feed/ 0 29346 Enchanting Folklore and Slow-Burn Romance: A Review of A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft https://www.uptownoracle.com/a-dark-and-drowning-tide-allison-saft/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/a-dark-and-drowning-tide-allison-saft/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=29345 A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft is a lush and captivating sapphic fantasy romance that masterfully blends folklore, mystery, and an intriguing murder plot. Set in the magical kingdom of Brunnestaad, the story follows Lorelai Kaskel, a sharp-tongued folklorist, and her academic rival Sylvia von Wolff as they embark on an expedition to […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/a-dark-and-drowning-tide-allison-saft/feed/ 0 29345 Cast Your Vote for the 2024 Readers Awards Shortlist https://www.uptownoracle.com/2024-readers-awards-shortlist/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/2024-readers-awards-shortlist/#respond Sun, 27 Oct 2024 21:55:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=29536 The 2024 Readers Awards are officially open for voting, and it’s your time to shine a light on your favourite books of the year! Curated by passionate booksellers from across the UK, these awards are all about celebrating the stories that captured our imaginations in 2024. Whether you love fiction, non-fiction, poetry, young adult, or […]

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