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Paper Thistle Book Reviews
At Paper Thistle, we write a review for every book we sell, specialising in Scottish fiction. Each review considers character, writing style, tone, and overall reading experience, offering a thoughtful introduction to what awaits on the page.
Book Review: Grimoire
Mist drifted low over the moor, silvering the heather and swallowing sound. A shape moved[...]
Book Review: Hex – Darkland Tales
She sits in the dark cell, the stones shifting beneath the storm-laden wind outside. The[...]
Book Review: Rizzio – Darkland Tales
The candle-lit chamber glowed as laughter and music rose around the supper table. Mary’s hand[...]
Book Review: Where the Dead Brides Gather
Her skin glowed white in the candle-light, and Bata’s small hand clenched the knife while[...]
Book Review: Smothermoss
The mountain’s breath brushed the cabin’s shutters and Sheila felt the rope tighten for the[...]
Book Review: The Whispering Night
The lanterns flared under the forest boughs, and Winnie paused at the edge of the[...]
Book Review: The Crimson Road
Violet adjusts the blade at her belt after her father’s funeral, the crowd’s silence filled[...]
Book Review: What Feasts at Night
The forest holds its breath beyond the lodge, your boots on moss muted. Alex listens[...]
Book Review: Thornhedge
The brambles loomed high and the wind whispered secrets through their coils. Toadling sat vigil[...]
Book Review: The Half-God of Rainfall
He steps to the court with thunder in his footsteps, the sky darkening in his[...]