Hello humans! Last week I started a series where I'm planning on talking about some of my favourite tropes in fiction (particularly science fiction and fantasy). Last week I talked about strong female characters, which does tie into this week's trope. I want to talk about one of my absolute favourite tropes - women inventors.... Continue Reading →
These are a Few of my Favourite Tropes – Strong Female Characters
Hello humans! I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to talk about in today's post, I pondered and pondered and eventually decided I wanted to do a series talking about some of my favourite tropes and suchlike in sff books. I pondered some more and decided that the first thing I wanted to talk about... Continue Reading →
Brightstorm, Vashti Hardy – Book Review
Hello humans! I have been getting into reading Middle-Grade a little more recently (I blame Asha) and one such book that caught my eye was Brightstorm. I think this book has just the most gorgeous cover, for starters, but then reading it I was utterly enchanted. Let me tell you why... Goodreads Summary: Twins Arthur and Maudie receive... 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 →
TTT 10 (ok 8) Characters who make great leaders.
Morning mortals! Today it's another Top Ten Tuesday post, I'm into this theme in a big way, often the characters who end up leaders in YA are reluctant to do so and it's been really interesting examining who makes a good leader and who didn't get the opportunity to do so. Having said that, I've... Continue Reading →
Review – All the Birds in the Sky, Charlie Jane Anders
Another W2RW knocked out of the park! If you're interested in reading my ramblings about why I wanted to read this you can click here. If you're just trying to find out what I thought of it..well keep reading friend. Goodreads Summary: Childhood friends Patricia Delfine and Laurence Armstead didn't expect to see each other... Continue Reading →