Format: ebookPublished: October 13th, 2020Age: AdultGenre: Historical FantasyGoodreads Rating: 3/5 Stars I really wanted to like this one. It was, after all, a Goodreads Choice Awards nominee, and seemed fairly well received when it was published. I really like historical fantasy, too, so was excited to check out Harrow’s The Once and Future Witches. Unfortunately,ContinueContinue reading “Book Review: The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow”
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That Dreaded TBR #62
I feel like I’m back in the rhythm of these, and it’s a great ongoing thing to dip in and out of. I’m definitely seeing the ‘want to read’ shelf come down, though very gradually, but I still find it interesting to see what sort of books I wanted to read back over ten yearsContinueContinue reading “That Dreaded TBR #62”
Book Review: The Science of Marvel by Sebastian Alvarado
Format: PaperbackPublished: April 9th, 2019Age: AdultGenre: Non-Fiction – ScienceGoodreads Rating: 3/5 Stars This is a very informative book that delves into real life science, using the MCU to approach a variety of different topics and comparing the film science with real science. The approach is interesting, and although I feel like there’s a lot hereContinueContinue reading “Book Review: The Science of Marvel by Sebastian Alvarado”
Graphic Novel Review: Saga, Volume 8
by Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples (Illustrator)Publisher: Image ComicsFormat: PaperbackGenre: Sci-FiRelease Date: December 27th, 2017Goodreads Rating: 5/5 Stars Reread Reviews: Volume 1 / Volume 2 / Volume 3 / Volume 4 / Volume 5 / Volume 6 / Volume 7Original Volume 8 Review The characters are really put through a lot in this issue. I noted inContinueContinue reading “Graphic Novel Review: Saga, Volume 8”
Book Review: Chasing the Duke by Tracy Sumner
Format: ebookPublished: December 7th, 2020Age: AdultGenre: Regency RomanceGoodreads Rating: 4/5 Stars I really liked this novella. It’s got a good balance of romance and humour, and it’s the kind of book that hits that sweet spot for Regency Romance. This is part of the 12 Days of Christmas historical romance series, but the ‘Christmas vibes’ContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Chasing the Duke by Tracy Sumner”
Book Reivew: Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up by Alexandra Potter
Format: PaperbackPublished: December 31st, 2020Age: AdultGenre: ContemporaryGoodreads Rating: 5/5 Stars I loved, loved, LOVED this book! After her business fails and relationship ends, Nell moves back to the UK from California, rents a room from a stranger due to high price of rent, struggles to reconnect with her now-married-with-kids friends, lands a job writing obituariesContinueContinue reading “Book Reivew: Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up by Alexandra Potter”
Book Review: Taming the Minotaur by Eliza Loveless
Format: ebookPublished: September 13th, 2021Age: AdultGenre: RomanceGoodreads Rating: 1/5 Stars I think I was expecting something a little…more, from this? On the plus side it’s very short, and I did get it for free, which is great because I think I would have been annoyed if I’d paid for it. (Buit always huge respect toContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Taming the Minotaur by Eliza Loveless”
Audiobook Review: Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree
Narrated By: Travis BaldreePublisher: Audible AudioAge: AdultGenre: FantasyFormat: AudiobookPublished: November 9th, 2023Goodreads Rating: 5/5 Stars Yes, I am very late to the Legends & Lattes train, and I picked this up on audiobook not realising it was a prequel, and decided to read Bookshops & Bonedust anyway despite not currently having Legends & Lattes, andContinueContinue reading “Audiobook Review: Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree”
Book Review: A Curse of Blood and Wolves by Melissa McTernan
Format: ebookPublished: October 1st, 2023Age: AdultGenre: Fantasy RomanceGoodreads Rating: 2/5 Stars I love paranormal romance (or are we calling it romantasy now? The lines are blurred!), I love werewolves, and I love a good fairy tale reimagining, so I was really excited when I picked up A Curse of Blood and Wolves. This book marketsContinueContinue reading “Book Review: A Curse of Blood and Wolves by Melissa McTernan”
Graphic Novel Review: Saga, Volume 7
by Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples (Illustrator)Publisher: Image ComicsFormat: PaperbackGenre: Sci-FiRelease Date: April 4th, 2017Goodreads Rating: 5/5 Stars Reread Reviews: Volume 1 / Volume 2 / Volume 3 / Volume 4 / Volume 5 / Volume 6 This volume heads straight for heart-breaking territory, and it’s hard to come out of this one with dry eyes. HazelContinueContinue reading “Graphic Novel Review: Saga, Volume 7”
Unwrapping Words 