Dan Sutcliffe
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Born at a very young age, unable to walk, talk, or play a musical instrument. My parents were very disappointed…
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96: Hemlock and Silver, by T Kingfisher.
Good read this. Even if the characters were a bit daft at times.
96: Hemlock and Silver, by T Kingfisher.
Good read this. Even if the characters were a bit daft at times.
December 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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96: Hemlock and Silver, by T Kingfisher.
Good read this. Even if the characters were a bit daft at times.
96: Hemlock and Silver, by T Kingfisher.
Good read this. Even if the characters were a bit daft at times.
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95: Aim To Misbehave, by Rosiee Thor.
Firefly novelisation. Enjoyed spending time with the crew again, and get a bit of Book’s backstory.
95: Aim To Misbehave, by Rosiee Thor.
Firefly novelisation. Enjoyed spending time with the crew again, and get a bit of Book’s backstory.
December 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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95: Aim To Misbehave, by Rosiee Thor.
Firefly novelisation. Enjoyed spending time with the crew again, and get a bit of Book’s backstory.
95: Aim To Misbehave, by Rosiee Thor.
Firefly novelisation. Enjoyed spending time with the crew again, and get a bit of Book’s backstory.
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94: Actually, I’m a Murderer, by Terry Deary.
Severe dislike. Started well, caught the interest with the intros in train. But went downhill fast. The style didn’t work for me. The 50 yrs gap between when it happened and when it was told felt unneeded. And the characters…meh.
94: Actually, I’m a Murderer, by Terry Deary.
Severe dislike. Started well, caught the interest with the intros in train. But went downhill fast. The style didn’t work for me. The 50 yrs gap between when it happened and when it was told felt unneeded. And the characters…meh.
December 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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94: Actually, I’m a Murderer, by Terry Deary.
Severe dislike. Started well, caught the interest with the intros in train. But went downhill fast. The style didn’t work for me. The 50 yrs gap between when it happened and when it was told felt unneeded. And the characters…meh.
94: Actually, I’m a Murderer, by Terry Deary.
Severe dislike. Started well, caught the interest with the intros in train. But went downhill fast. The style didn’t work for me. The 50 yrs gap between when it happened and when it was told felt unneeded. And the characters…meh.
December 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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92: Miss Winter In The Library With A Knife, by Martin Edwards.
Murder mystery. Not a fan. And the twist just seemed odd. Would have preferred a simpler murder mystery rather than this.
92: Miss Winter In The Library With A Knife, by Martin Edwards.
Murder mystery. Not a fan. And the twist just seemed odd. Would have preferred a simpler murder mystery rather than this.
December 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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92: Miss Winter In The Library With A Knife, by Martin Edwards.
Murder mystery. Not a fan. And the twist just seemed odd. Would have preferred a simpler murder mystery rather than this.
92: Miss Winter In The Library With A Knife, by Martin Edwards.
Murder mystery. Not a fan. And the twist just seemed odd. Would have preferred a simpler murder mystery rather than this.
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91: The Eye Of The Bedlam Bride, by Matt Dinniman.
Hmm…felt like this tailed off from previous books. It feels overly complex and trying to do far too much. Feels like it needs a glossary to refer to as to what is going on and who everyone is.
91: The Eye Of The Bedlam Bride, by Matt Dinniman.
Hmm…felt like this tailed off from previous books. It feels overly complex and trying to do far too much. Feels like it needs a glossary to refer to as to what is going on and who everyone is.
December 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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91: The Eye Of The Bedlam Bride, by Matt Dinniman.
Hmm…felt like this tailed off from previous books. It feels overly complex and trying to do far too much. Feels like it needs a glossary to refer to as to what is going on and who everyone is.
91: The Eye Of The Bedlam Bride, by Matt Dinniman.
Hmm…felt like this tailed off from previous books. It feels overly complex and trying to do far too much. Feels like it needs a glossary to refer to as to what is going on and who everyone is.
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89&90: The Gate of The Feral Gods and The Butcher’s Masquerade by Matt Dinniman.
Next two books in the DCC universe.
Some interesting sections here, but does seem to be losing more and more context as the story progresses, with various action or dialogue sequences a bit impenetrable.
89&90: The Gate of The Feral Gods and The Butcher’s Masquerade by Matt Dinniman.
Next two books in the DCC universe.
Some interesting sections here, but does seem to be losing more and more context as the story progresses, with various action or dialogue sequences a bit impenetrable.
November 30, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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89&90: The Gate of The Feral Gods and The Butcher’s Masquerade by Matt Dinniman.
Next two books in the DCC universe.
Some interesting sections here, but does seem to be losing more and more context as the story progresses, with various action or dialogue sequences a bit impenetrable.
89&90: The Gate of The Feral Gods and The Butcher’s Masquerade by Matt Dinniman.
Next two books in the DCC universe.
Some interesting sections here, but does seem to be losing more and more context as the story progresses, with various action or dialogue sequences a bit impenetrable.
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88: All That We See Or Seem, by Ken Liu.
Not sure about this one. The search for Elli was a bit of a damp squib with how that finished. And the story after that felt a bit like an addon rather than a natural progression for the story.
88: All That We See Or Seem, by Ken Liu.
Not sure about this one. The search for Elli was a bit of a damp squib with how that finished. And the story after that felt a bit like an addon rather than a natural progression for the story.
November 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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88: All That We See Or Seem, by Ken Liu.
Not sure about this one. The search for Elli was a bit of a damp squib with how that finished. And the story after that felt a bit like an addon rather than a natural progression for the story.
88: All That We See Or Seem, by Ken Liu.
Not sure about this one. The search for Elli was a bit of a damp squib with how that finished. And the story after that felt a bit like an addon rather than a natural progression for the story.
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87: The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook by Matt Dinniman.
3rd book in Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Nice enough read. I am struggling to keep up with elements introduced in previous book, which is difficulty of having a gap between reading them, but story still fun.
87: The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook by Matt Dinniman.
3rd book in Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Nice enough read. I am struggling to keep up with elements introduced in previous book, which is difficulty of having a gap between reading them, but story still fun.
November 22, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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87: The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook by Matt Dinniman.
3rd book in Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Nice enough read. I am struggling to keep up with elements introduced in previous book, which is difficulty of having a gap between reading them, but story still fun.
87: The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook by Matt Dinniman.
3rd book in Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Nice enough read. I am struggling to keep up with elements introduced in previous book, which is difficulty of having a gap between reading them, but story still fun.
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86: The Impossible Fortune, by Richard Osman.
Next in Thursday Murder Club series. The lack of peril remains for this series, and it just doesn’t hold the attention as such anymore. And with the cast of characters continuing to grow the focus feels spread a little thin.
86: The Impossible Fortune, by Richard Osman.
Next in Thursday Murder Club series. The lack of peril remains for this series, and it just doesn’t hold the attention as such anymore. And with the cast of characters continuing to grow the focus feels spread a little thin.
November 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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86: The Impossible Fortune, by Richard Osman.
Next in Thursday Murder Club series. The lack of peril remains for this series, and it just doesn’t hold the attention as such anymore. And with the cast of characters continuing to grow the focus feels spread a little thin.
86: The Impossible Fortune, by Richard Osman.
Next in Thursday Murder Club series. The lack of peril remains for this series, and it just doesn’t hold the attention as such anymore. And with the cast of characters continuing to grow the focus feels spread a little thin.
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85: Alchemised, by SenLinYu.
It’s about 600 pages too long. The romance is not romantic, and had more red flags than a grand prix at Monza. It’s about possessiveness, domination and obsession, not love. And I really could have done with an explainer on the background of
85: Alchemised, by SenLinYu.
It’s about 600 pages too long. The romance is not romantic, and had more red flags than a grand prix at Monza. It’s about possessiveness, domination and obsession, not love. And I really could have done with an explainer on the background of
November 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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85: Alchemised, by SenLinYu.
It’s about 600 pages too long. The romance is not romantic, and had more red flags than a grand prix at Monza. It’s about possessiveness, domination and obsession, not love. And I really could have done with an explainer on the background of
85: Alchemised, by SenLinYu.
It’s about 600 pages too long. The romance is not romantic, and had more red flags than a grand prix at Monza. It’s about possessiveness, domination and obsession, not love. And I really could have done with an explainer on the background of
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84: Shield Of Sparrows, by Devney Perry.
Well, this wasn’t great. The relationship underpinning this romantasy wasn’t so much romantic, but more toxic and abusive.
“Yes, he was horrible to her and controlled her by deliberately withholding all info from her…but look at all
84: Shield Of Sparrows, by Devney Perry.
Well, this wasn’t great. The relationship underpinning this romantasy wasn’t so much romantic, but more toxic and abusive.
“Yes, he was horrible to her and controlled her by deliberately withholding all info from her…but look at all
November 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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84: Shield Of Sparrows, by Devney Perry.
Well, this wasn’t great. The relationship underpinning this romantasy wasn’t so much romantic, but more toxic and abusive.
“Yes, he was horrible to her and controlled her by deliberately withholding all info from her…but look at all
84: Shield Of Sparrows, by Devney Perry.
Well, this wasn’t great. The relationship underpinning this romantasy wasn’t so much romantic, but more toxic and abusive.
“Yes, he was horrible to her and controlled her by deliberately withholding all info from her…but look at all
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My latest Patreon post is live. It's got some life updates, and for paid supporters, it has a snippet from my upcoming book, Ex Partum (coming soon from @atthisarts.com).
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83: The Last Soul Among Wolves, by Melissa Caruso.
Second book in the Echo Archives. Enjoyed this, and close to living up to the first.
83: The Last Soul Among Wolves, by Melissa Caruso.
Second book in the Echo Archives. Enjoyed this, and close to living up to the first.
October 29, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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83: The Last Soul Among Wolves, by Melissa Caruso.
Second book in the Echo Archives. Enjoyed this, and close to living up to the first.
83: The Last Soul Among Wolves, by Melissa Caruso.
Second book in the Echo Archives. Enjoyed this, and close to living up to the first.
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82: The Raven Scholar, by Antonia Hodgson.
Not bad. Neema was an awful detective, and the tropey Animal school determines your character was a bit frustrating (Bears are like this, Foxes are like this, Ravens are like this) but overall fairly engaging.
82: The Raven Scholar, by Antonia Hodgson.
Not bad. Neema was an awful detective, and the tropey Animal school determines your character was a bit frustrating (Bears are like this, Foxes are like this, Ravens are like this) but overall fairly engaging.
October 26, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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82: The Raven Scholar, by Antonia Hodgson.
Not bad. Neema was an awful detective, and the tropey Animal school determines your character was a bit frustrating (Bears are like this, Foxes are like this, Ravens are like this) but overall fairly engaging.
82: The Raven Scholar, by Antonia Hodgson.
Not bad. Neema was an awful detective, and the tropey Animal school determines your character was a bit frustrating (Bears are like this, Foxes are like this, Ravens are like this) but overall fairly engaging.
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81: Sleeper Beach, by Nick Harkaway.
Sequel to Titanium Noir. Still decently Noir enough, but do feel the Titan thing is more of an afterthought in this story rather than the driver. Overall, fair read.
81: Sleeper Beach, by Nick Harkaway.
Sequel to Titanium Noir. Still decently Noir enough, but do feel the Titan thing is more of an afterthought in this story rather than the driver. Overall, fair read.
October 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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81: Sleeper Beach, by Nick Harkaway.
Sequel to Titanium Noir. Still decently Noir enough, but do feel the Titan thing is more of an afterthought in this story rather than the driver. Overall, fair read.
81: Sleeper Beach, by Nick Harkaway.
Sequel to Titanium Noir. Still decently Noir enough, but do feel the Titan thing is more of an afterthought in this story rather than the driver. Overall, fair read.
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80: A Drop Of Corruption, by Robert Jackson Bennett
Whoop. Forgot I’d finished this. And given it’s probably the best new book I’ve read this year, says a lot for my shoddy memory.
Anyway, muchly enjoyed. Go read.
80: A Drop Of Corruption, by Robert Jackson Bennett
Whoop. Forgot I’d finished this. And given it’s probably the best new book I’ve read this year, says a lot for my shoddy memory.
Anyway, muchly enjoyed. Go read.
October 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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80: A Drop Of Corruption, by Robert Jackson Bennett
Whoop. Forgot I’d finished this. And given it’s probably the best new book I’ve read this year, says a lot for my shoddy memory.
Anyway, muchly enjoyed. Go read.
80: A Drop Of Corruption, by Robert Jackson Bennett
Whoop. Forgot I’d finished this. And given it’s probably the best new book I’ve read this year, says a lot for my shoddy memory.
Anyway, muchly enjoyed. Go read.
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79: Deadhouse Gates, by Steven Erikson.
“Come child, come take a seat, and let me tell you of Coltaine and the Chain Of Dogs.”
It’s taken an age, but really enjoyed the reread of the second Malazan book.
79: Deadhouse Gates, by Steven Erikson.
“Come child, come take a seat, and let me tell you of Coltaine and the Chain Of Dogs.”
It’s taken an age, but really enjoyed the reread of the second Malazan book.
October 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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79: Deadhouse Gates, by Steven Erikson.
“Come child, come take a seat, and let me tell you of Coltaine and the Chain Of Dogs.”
It’s taken an age, but really enjoyed the reread of the second Malazan book.
79: Deadhouse Gates, by Steven Erikson.
“Come child, come take a seat, and let me tell you of Coltaine and the Chain Of Dogs.”
It’s taken an age, but really enjoyed the reread of the second Malazan book.
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October 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Who wants a special edition illustrated hardcover of The Written?!
I'm giving away a copy to celebrate the launch of the next Emaneska Kickstarter on October 21.
Simply 🔄Repost and like ❤️to enter
Winner will be chosen in a week. Open internationally.
I'm giving away a copy to celebrate the launch of the next Emaneska Kickstarter on October 21.
Simply 🔄Repost and like ❤️to enter
Winner will be chosen in a week. Open internationally.
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78: Titanium Noir, by Nick Harkaway.
Has that Noir detective feel which I do like. A few times things seemed to be happening where the context was lacking as to why Cal was doing something or going somewhere. And some of the monologues/dialogues felt the same, but generally decent.
78: Titanium Noir, by Nick Harkaway.
Has that Noir detective feel which I do like. A few times things seemed to be happening where the context was lacking as to why Cal was doing something or going somewhere. And some of the monologues/dialogues felt the same, but generally decent.
October 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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78: Titanium Noir, by Nick Harkaway.
Has that Noir detective feel which I do like. A few times things seemed to be happening where the context was lacking as to why Cal was doing something or going somewhere. And some of the monologues/dialogues felt the same, but generally decent.
78: Titanium Noir, by Nick Harkaway.
Has that Noir detective feel which I do like. A few times things seemed to be happening where the context was lacking as to why Cal was doing something or going somewhere. And some of the monologues/dialogues felt the same, but generally decent.
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77: Stone and Sky by Ben Aaronovitch.
Bit meh. Feels like the story is a bit aimless, and the bad guys/crime is all a minor part of the book. Needs a proper villain.
The split narrative, between Peter and Abigail, makes it very disjointed. Ultimately, this feels like two stories
77: Stone and Sky by Ben Aaronovitch.
Bit meh. Feels like the story is a bit aimless, and the bad guys/crime is all a minor part of the book. Needs a proper villain.
The split narrative, between Peter and Abigail, makes it very disjointed. Ultimately, this feels like two stories
October 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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77: Stone and Sky by Ben Aaronovitch.
Bit meh. Feels like the story is a bit aimless, and the bad guys/crime is all a minor part of the book. Needs a proper villain.
The split narrative, between Peter and Abigail, makes it very disjointed. Ultimately, this feels like two stories
77: Stone and Sky by Ben Aaronovitch.
Bit meh. Feels like the story is a bit aimless, and the bad guys/crime is all a minor part of the book. Needs a proper villain.
The split narrative, between Peter and Abigail, makes it very disjointed. Ultimately, this feels like two stories
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76: The Ministry Of Time, by Kaliane Bradley.
Didn’t enjoy this much. The main character seems to have a baffling lack of curiosity about everything. The dialogues between characters feel like they’re not in the same conversation and the point/plot/storyline seems lacking.
76: The Ministry Of Time, by Kaliane Bradley.
Didn’t enjoy this much. The main character seems to have a baffling lack of curiosity about everything. The dialogues between characters feel like they’re not in the same conversation and the point/plot/storyline seems lacking.
September 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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76: The Ministry Of Time, by Kaliane Bradley.
Didn’t enjoy this much. The main character seems to have a baffling lack of curiosity about everything. The dialogues between characters feel like they’re not in the same conversation and the point/plot/storyline seems lacking.
76: The Ministry Of Time, by Kaliane Bradley.
Didn’t enjoy this much. The main character seems to have a baffling lack of curiosity about everything. The dialogues between characters feel like they’re not in the same conversation and the point/plot/storyline seems lacking.
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75: How To Kill A Witch, by Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi.
Interesting read about the history of witchcraft, focusing mostly on Scotland.
75: How To Kill A Witch, by Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi.
Interesting read about the history of witchcraft, focusing mostly on Scotland.
September 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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75: How To Kill A Witch, by Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi.
Interesting read about the history of witchcraft, focusing mostly on Scotland.
75: How To Kill A Witch, by Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi.
Interesting read about the history of witchcraft, focusing mostly on Scotland.
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74: Clown Town, by Mick Herron.
Latest in the Slow Horses series. It’s good, but not sure it matches up to earlier books. And the ending didn’t have the pay-off hoped for. Feels like the series is coming to an end.
74: Clown Town, by Mick Herron.
Latest in the Slow Horses series. It’s good, but not sure it matches up to earlier books. And the ending didn’t have the pay-off hoped for. Feels like the series is coming to an end.
September 26, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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74: Clown Town, by Mick Herron.
Latest in the Slow Horses series. It’s good, but not sure it matches up to earlier books. And the ending didn’t have the pay-off hoped for. Feels like the series is coming to an end.
74: Clown Town, by Mick Herron.
Latest in the Slow Horses series. It’s good, but not sure it matches up to earlier books. And the ending didn’t have the pay-off hoped for. Feels like the series is coming to an end.