Hello humans! Top Ten Tuesday is here again with a theme of 'favourite Novellas/Short stories. This might be a tricky one as I don't read a huge number of these, I'll have to do some delving. Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and is an awesome way to discover new bloggers who like... Continue Reading →
Not So Stories, Edited by David Thomas Moore – Book Review
Hello humans! Have you read or been read any of the Just So Stories? I have distinct memories of a picture book I had of them as well as going to see an exceedingly colourful performance of them at a local theatre, the giant crab was made from bin lids, it was (to my eight-year-old... Continue Reading →
The Language of Thorns, Leigh Bardugo – Book Review
Hello humans! You may have noticed in the year-or-so that I've been blogging that I have developed something of an affection for Leigh Bardugo. I've read her Six of Crows duology and adored it, I've cooed over Wonder Woman: Warbringer, and I've started and loved the Grisha series. I was, of course, delighted to add Bardugo's collection of... Continue Reading →
Tangleweed and Brine, Deirdre Sullivan – Book Review
Hello humans! Welcome to another installment of ALL THE RETELLINGS, the blog posts where I review one of the millions of retellings that seem to have suddenly exploded onto the shelves in the last year or so. Today I'm actually reviewing a collection of retellings which caught my eye in a post about the most... Continue Reading →
The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night, Jen Campbell – Book review
Hello humans! I'm back with another short story compilation review! This book is one that I've had on my TBR for a shamefully long time. Something happened and this just fell through the cracks and into 2018! But I finally read it after seeing the physical book peeking at me through the Blackwell's shop window. The Beginning... Continue Reading →
Hath No Fury, An Anthology, ARC Review
Morning Mortals! I cannot wait to bring you today's review because this book made me feel all kinds of ways! Goodreads Summary: Hath No Fury contains approximately 20 meaningful stories that defy the stereotypes. In this anthology, readers should expect to find super-smart, purpose-driven, ultra-confident heroines. Here, it’s not the hero who does all the action while... Continue Reading →
In the Pines, Erik Kriek – Book Review
Morning mortals! Today I'm reviewing another graphic novel, I think the last time I did this was back when I reviewed Nimona, my first foray into all things illustrated. Since then I've been keeping my eyes open for fun/interesting graphic novels and comics. In the Pines definitely fits that particular bill (the latter, I'm not sure I... Continue Reading →
Where the Stars Rise, ARC Book Review
Hello Humans! Another anthology? I've been converted. A year ago I saw them as no more than things that would induce a reading slump. Now I'm actively searching for them. If you can find a theme you're into they can be a great way to discover new authors and get just a flavour of many... Continue Reading →
A Touch of Ice, Aleah Raynes and Mandy Caruso Book Review
Morning Mortals! I hope your December is going well and if not I hope it gets better for you soon! Today's review is for a quick read - I normally don't pick these up because I know it will only take me a couple of hours to read and I never feel like I've achieved... Continue Reading →
The Ramshead Algorithm, KJ Kabza Book Review
Good morning mortals! I've reviewed a few short story compilations in the past and, if I'm honest, they have a tendency to be a bit hit or miss for me. Either I love them and I want to share them with the universe or they send me into a deep reading slump and I don't... Continue Reading →
The Emerald Circus, Jane Yolen ARC Book Review
Hello humans! Another short story compilation? Why yes! I've been reading a few of these lately and I've actually been pretty pleasantly surprised. Goodreads Summary: Enter the Emerald Circus and be astonished by the transformations of your favorite tales. Ringmaster and internationally bestselling author Jane Yolen (Briar Rose, Sister Emily’s Lightship) spins modern fantasy classics... Continue Reading →
The Overneath, Peter S. Beagle ARC Review
Morning Mortals! Ready for another book review? I know I am! The Overneath was one of my honeymoon reads and it's also one of the first short story compilations that hasn't sent me into a bit of a reading slump so I have a lot of good things to say! Goodreads Summary: An odd couple patrols a... Continue Reading →