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Rating: 4/5

Il y a des histoires qui nous enveloppent comme un manteau d’hiver, et Les Fantômes du Mont-Blanc de Phicil en fait partie. En ouvrant ses pages, j’ai ressenti le souffle glacé des sommets, la lumière cristalline des neiges éternelles et cette étrange chaleur que seule une bonne histoire peut offrir.

Les dessins sont un voyage en eux-mêmes : chaque trait semble respirer l’air vif des Alpes, chaque ombre murmure un secret. L’intrigue, empreinte de mystère et de folklore, danse entre réalité et fantasmagorie, comme un spectre dans la brume. Les personnages m’ont semblé vivants, avec leurs failles et leurs forces, et j’ai partagé leurs doutes et leurs émerveillements.

Certes, j’aurais aimé m’attarder un peu plus sur certains chemins secondaires, explorer quelques mystères laissés en suspens. Mais peut-être est-ce là le charme des montagnes : elles gardent leurs secrets, et nous, lecteurs, restons avec cette douce frustration qui nous pousse à rêver davantage.

Les Fantômes du Mont-Blanc n’est pas qu’une simple bande dessinée : c’est une ascension, un souffle, un écho qui résonne longtemps après avoir refermé le livre.

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Morning read 🇫🇷 ☕️

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Beneath the marble arch, we whispered sins

in tongues the dead had long forgotten.

The air was heavy with ink and ash,

and the weight of what we dared to know

pressed the stars to silence.

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The perfect reading nook isn’t always confined to four walls; sometimes, it stretches as far as the horizon. As the sun dips its feet into the river, the world falls silent. In these moments, the pages seem to turn on their own, each word bathed in the golden light of a fading day…

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My cozy little corner 📚🕯️✨

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By the sea’s edge, children play unaware—small figures against the vastness, their laughter scattered like salt in the wind, brief as footsteps in sand.

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In the sharp morning sun, Marrakech stirs—light and shadow tangled over ancient stones, where secrets linger in the crisp air, and the city wears its history like a whispered confession.

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Stone eyes cast down, eternal and cold,

bearing witness to truths left untold.

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I went into The Shadows of Hill Manor expecting chills and a haunting story, but this book didn’t deliver on either front. With a classic setup—a secluded, eerie manor and hints of a dark past—it should have been a gripping ghost story. Instead, it was disappointingly dull.

The main character felt distant and difficult to care about, drifting through the plot with unclear motivations and little depth. The so-called “big twists” were painfully obvious, and any attempt at suspense quickly fizzled out.

In the end, The Shadows of Hill Manor just wasn’t my cup of tea!

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Oh, what a deliciously twisted little masterpiece And Then There Were None is! Agatha Christie whisks you away to a bleak island off the Devon coast, where ten strangers gather, blissfully unaware they’re about to face an increasingly creative array of grisly exits. It's part murder mystery, part psychological thriller, and 100% British drama at its finest.

From the moment the ominous nursery rhyme is introduced, you know you’re in for something wickedly clever. Christie introduces each character, hands them a steaming pile of guilt to chew on, and then picks them off one by one in a way that’s darkly poetic!

And that ending—what an absolute stunner. Just when you think you’ve outsmarted Christie (good luck with that), she pulls the rug from under you in the most brilliantly exasperating way. It’s the kind of twist that makes you want to go back to page one and read it all over, just to marvel at her handiwork.

If you love a classic whodunit with psychological depth and a dash of British flair, this is the book. Just remember: should you ever get an invitation to a remote island with questionable company and a suspicious nursery rhyme—politely decline!

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Under the dark night’s quiet veil,

Stars whisper secrets, cold and frail.

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Under the sea 🌊

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This book is like a holiday you never knew you needed—until it catapults you onto a wild rollercoaster ride that leaves you breathless!

From the very first chapter, I was captivated. Traymore’s writing is sharp and engaging, bringing to life a vibrant cast of characters, each harbouring secrets that would make even the most seasoned gossip columnist raise an eyebrow. Who doesn’t love a little intrigue? It’s like spending a weekend with your nosy relatives, but instead of family squabbles, you’re treated to a thrilling mix of mystery and suspense!

The pacing of the book strikes the perfect balance—fast enough to keep you flipping pages like a child on Christmas morning, yet slow enough at times to build delicious tension. There are moments where the story takes a breather, but don’t get too comfortable; just when you think you can relax, Traymore throws in another twist that will leave you gasping.

While I enjoyed the twists and turns, I must admit that the last quarter of the book was a bit of a letdown for me. It ventured into territory that felt a little too far-fetched and strained my suspension of disbelief.

Overall, A Little Getaway is an exhilarating read that’s ideal for fans of suspense and mystery. So grab your favourite drink, settle in, and get ready for a getaway you won’t soon forget!

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Places hold the echoes of who we were, even as they change and slip away. We walk through cities and landscapes, leaving pieces of ourselves behind, unaware that they, too, are leaving their mark on us.

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Wisdom comes not from answers, but from embracing the uncertainty—knowing that both light and shadow are necessary to truly see.

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Things We Never Say? Well, I can think of a few things I’d like to say after reading this...

The premise was promising, but the execution? Not so much. The characters were as flat as a pancake—no butter, no syrup, just... plain. The plot meandered like it was trying to find a GPS signal, but sadly, never did.

If you’re in the mood for a light, easy read, this could work. But if you're looking for something with a bit more complexity or unexpected twists, you might find yourself a bit disappointed. Not bad, just not the page-turner I was hoping for!