Morning Mortals! Today I'm reviewing a book that I almost passed by when I saw it up for request on Netgalley. I'm beyond glad that I didn't as Awoke turned out to be an enjoyable read! If you're into awesome protagonists, diverse authors and characters and a bit of the paranormal then you should enjoy this book!... Continue Reading →
A Gathering of Shadows, V.E. Schwab Book Review
Hello humans! Yesterday I said I'd be back to review the next book in the Shades of Magic series. I am so happy to say that this was even better than the first book! I don't want to spill everything in this introduction so I'll get right on with the review. Goodreads Summary (Spoilers for ADSOM): It... Continue Reading →
A Darker Shade of Magic, V. E. Schwab Book Review
Hello Humans! Yes I did finally get round to reading one of the most well-loved books of the fantasy loving world. I have to say A Darker Shade of Magic did not disappoint. I already knew I was going to love this book because I adored the Monsters of Verity duology. I'm so happy to share with... Continue Reading →
Firestorm Blog Tour Day #2 – Clichés and Writing Female Characters
Morning mortals! I am beyond thrilled that you have joined me for today's blog post - my first ever blog tour! (I actually did a small victory dance when I got invited, I'm that kind of human! Firestorm is the final book in the Worldmaker trilogy written by Lucy Hounsom, some may remember my review of... Continue Reading →
10 Bookish Settings I’d Love to Visit – TTT
Hello Humans! I'm struck at the moment with a heavy dose of wanderlust, all I want to do is travel (maybe it's post-wedding crisis?). This week's TTT theme, therefore, was absolutely perfect for imagining myself travelling to far off lands, though given that a lot of YA takes place in less than pleasant settings I... Continue Reading →
Those Above, Daniel Polansky Book Review
Morning mortals! I am, in many ways, dreading writing this book review because I loathe writing negative reviews. As much I like to complain (I am british after all) I feel some kind of obligation to make my reviews mostly positive. But I cannot, in good conscience, do that for this book which has been... Continue Reading →
Lost Boy, Christina Henry Book Review
Hello humans! Some of you may know that (with the exception of Wendy's ending) Peter Pan is one of my favourite stories. I also love retellings and the chance to explore villains in more detail. Enter Lost Boy a book which combines all of these things into one big amazing puddle of awesomeness. Goodreads Summary: There... Continue Reading →
Want to Read Wednesday: One Dark Throne
Morning mortals! You know that feeling when you put down the first book in a series and you are just itching to start book number 2? Well that was me with Three Dark Crowns (the review for which should be up some time in January). Sadly my reading list is currently over 20 books long so I... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Books On My Winter TBR
Hello humans! Welcome to my winter TBR. I think this might end up being more than 10 books, I have so many things on my list for the next few months and I'm excited to have a bit of time off to actually read them! Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by the... Continue Reading →
The Lunar Chronicles, Marissa Meyer Series Review
Hello humans! Yes, months ago I told you all I wanted to read The Lunar Chronicles after being told to do so by so many people both online and in person. I finally got round to it back in October and I'm ready to share my thoughts with you. I have a feeling this might include a few spoilers for... Continue Reading →
Renegades, Thomas Locke Book Review
Morning mortals! You may be a little confused, didn't I review Renegades yesterday? Why yes you are correct. Today I am reviewing a different book that is also called Renegades. I appear to have slipped back into old bad habits of reading sequels before the first book in series, I have too much on my reading list at the... Continue Reading →
Want to Read Wednesdays: Children of Blood and Bone
Morning mortals! Back for another W2RW, the place where I tell you about a book I have added to my 'want to read' list but will probably never get round to reading? Well you're in luck! Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zelie’s... Continue Reading →