Fantasy with Friends – hosted by Pages Unbound – poses questions each Monday about fantasy, either as a genre as a whole or individual works. As I write this, I’m finally feeling better from having spent the last couple of weeks super ill. That hasn’t been fun! We’re currently at the end of October (yayContinueContinue reading “Fantasy with Friends: Graphic Novel Adaptations”
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Book Review: The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis
Genre: Cosy Fantasy / ParanormalPublished: 27th May, 2025Age: AdultFormat: ebook Rating: 5/5 Stars Oh, this was fantastic! A really refreshing paranormal read, that focuses not on the journey of a paranormal being, but the mother of one, who has to juggle motherhood – including school runs and WhatsApp groups – with adjusting to her newContinueContinue reading “Book Review: The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis”
2026 Reading Challenges Update #10
Ah, November! I love November. Always have. It’s not quite Christmas pressure, but it is a time for Christmas plans, leftover Halloween treats, cosy nights and my birthday! It usually means I have some nice time off during the month, too. This November, I’m also going to be heading to the SugarPages Christmas @ CardiffContinueContinue reading “2026 Reading Challenges Update #10”
Top Ten Tuesday: One-Word Reviews
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This was a challenge I just couldn’t resist! Still workingContinueContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday: One-Word Reviews”
Fantasy with Friends: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Fantasy with Friends – hosted by Pages Unbound – poses questions each Monday about fantasy, either as a genre as a whole or individual works. Things have been quiet on the blog recently, due to a mix of things. I was hit hard with illness in mid October, and it lingered really badly. Pretty muchContinueContinue reading “Fantasy with Friends: Sci-Fi & Fantasy”
Fantasy With Friends: Magical Realism & Fantasy
Fantasy with Friends – hosted by Pages Unbound – poses questions each Monday about fantasy, either as a genre as a whole or individual works. I am writing this quite soon after my previous Fantasy With Friends post and can confirm, unfortunately, the cold has hit me very hard indeed! Thankfully I largely WFH, soContinueContinue reading “Fantasy With Friends: Magical Realism & Fantasy”
Fantasy with Friends: Is Fantasy Worth Reading?
Fantasy with Friends – hosted by Pages Unbound – poses questions each Monday about fantasy, either as a genre as a whole or individual works. I didn’t do my usual Fantasy with Friends post last week, mainly due to falling behind (again) with posts in general! I admit, I have not been great with keepingContinueContinue reading “Fantasy with Friends: Is Fantasy Worth Reading?”
Book Review: Showstopper by Tom Ramsay
Format: ebookPublished: 6th May, 2026Age: Young AdultGenre: Contemporary Romance Rating: 5/5 Stars Oh, this book was adorable! Right from the start I suspected I’d love this one, and I wasn’t let down. The two at the centre of this – Olly and Tarun – are written brilliantly. I think this will appeal to both theContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Showstopper by Tom Ramsay”
Audiobook Review: Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola
Narrated by Weruche OpiaPublisher: Review Age: AdultGenre: Contemporary RomanceFormat: AudiobookPublished: 5th July, 2022 Rating: 5/5 Stars I have a new favourite author after this! Honey & Spice is as delicious as the title suggests, and I’m so pleased I finally got around to the audiobook. The narrator does brilliantly, really bringing Kiki Banjo to lifeContinueContinue reading “Audiobook Review: Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola”
2026 Reading Challenges Update #9
It’s October, and that means spooky season! Though even a week or so into the month and I keep forgetting it’s no longer summer and should be autumn – during the day it’s still been pretty warm, though the temperature does drop overnight and into the early mornings. I’m fully in cosy season though, withContinueContinue reading “2026 Reading Challenges Update #9”
