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Daughter of Winter and Twilight by Helen Corcoran: Review

Daughter of Winter and Twilight

Daughter of Winter and Twilight book cover

Daughter of Winter and Twilight
Helen Corcoran
O’Brien Press, September 2023
Paperback, €14.99
ISBN 9781788493703

Daughter of Winter and Twilight takes place 14 years after the end of Queen and Coin of Whispers and follows Emri, the daughter of Queens Lia and Xania of Edar. 

Emri finds herself discovering family secrets while also trying to battle against Lady Winter, whom everyone thought was just a myth. It is a story for lovers of fantasy but also for those who love a book that features characters who are LGBTQ. Emri’s journey may be intended to be the highlight of the plot, however the characters we meet along the way really add a new and exciting dynamic to the world which the author has created. 

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You are invited to our Issue 12 Launch!

Join us for an evening of Young Adult Literature, Art and Book Reviews with readings from our teen and over 19 contributors. All welcome!

If you’ve never been to an arts or book event launch before and want to see what they’re like, please come along – we’d love to have you!

Everyone who joins us in-person will be entered into our free book raffle.

We will also have a selection of readings in our online launch on our YouTube channel.

Order Issue 12 today
You're invited... Issue 12 Launch Clockwork Door, 51 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin and Online on YouTube Wednesday, 23rd August at  6pm - 7pm Join us for an evening of Young Adult Literature, Art and Book Reviews with readings from our teen and over 19 contributors. All welcome! Everyone who joins us in-person will be entered into our free book raffle

Where:

Clockwork Door, 51 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin

and

Online on our YouTube channel

When: Wednesday, 23rd August at  6pm – 7pm

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Review: What Walks These Halls by Amy Clarkin

What Walks These Halls
Amy Clarkin
The O’Brien Press, April 2023
Paperback, €12.99
ISBN: 9781788493734

 

What Walks These Halls is an interesting, modern take on a paranormal story following a handful of different characters, each with their own unique personality that shines throughout the story. 

We first meet the intelligent Raven and are introduced to her turbulent relationship with her family. I really enjoyed the cryptic nature of this story and the way not everything is revealed at once. This can be seen in Archer’s motivations and Éabha’s mysterious abilities. It draws you into the story and keeps you turning the pages for hours.

Despite Raven’s disapproval and reluctant involvement, Archer revives the family business: PSI, or Paranormal Surveys Ireland. The two siblings, along with their team of friends, embark on a journey filled with secrets, mystery and most importantly, paranormal activity. I enjoyed the way the relationships of the characters develop and evolve throughout this story; I was rooting for them the whole time and it kept me questioning what would happen next. 

What Walks These Halls is Amy Clarkin’s debut novel and I am looking forward to seeing more of her fiction in the future. She handles relationships, social dynamics and character building in a highly engaging and relatable way. 

Hanna-Rose Sullivan, 18