Long-time readers of this blog might remember my review for Esme’s Wish, a wonderfully charming book about a young girl who finds herself in a new world, and discovers her mother spent much of her own time there before her disappearance. The adventure continues in Esme’s Gift. Here, we originally see Esme returning home, joyfully anticipating beingContinue reading “Esme’s Gift – Elizabeth Foster [Books]”
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NaNoWriMo Is Here
Yep, we have reached that time of year some writers love, and some absolutely dread with every fibre of their being. A few times in the past, I’ve sworn off doing NaNoWriMo – “I don’t have time this year!” – but by the first, an idea has festered in my brain and demands to beContinue reading “NaNoWriMo Is Here”
Rose – Rami Ungar – Book Tour
Welcome to my stop for the Rose book tour, the horror fantasy novel by Rami Ungar, and thanks so much for the invite from Blackthorn Book Tours. See my review below for this gripping novel. About the Book Rose wakes in a strange greenhouse, with no idea how she got there, her memories missing, and her bodyContinue reading “Rose – Rami Ungar – Book Tour”
Circe – Madeline Miller [Books]
Sometimes, you read a book that is so wonderfully and beautifully written, with heaps of description aiding the characters and plot, that it feels like you really are transported to the novel’s location. Circe is, without a doubt, one of those books. Circe is the daughter of a Titan and a nymph, but lacks theContinue reading “Circe – Madeline Miller [Books]”
Spin The Dawn – Elizabeth Lim [Books]
Firstly, look at that cover. It is absolutely stunning, and I spent ages just looking at both before and after reading Spin The Dawn. This novel is the story of Maia, a young woman who wants to become the best tailor in the land. However, standing in the way is the fact she is a woman,Continue reading “Spin The Dawn – Elizabeth Lim [Books]”
The Wicker King – K. Ancrum [Books]
Received this as a gift from my lovely boyfriend, because he heard me raving about The Wicked King (which he got me for Valentine’s Day) and got confused. But this was on my wishlist, so I still really wanted to read it. And, you know what? I loved it. August and Jack have been best friends forContinue reading “The Wicker King – K. Ancrum [Books]”
The Doll Factory – Elizabeth Macneal [Books]
The Doll Factory is author Elizabeth Macneal’s debut novel, telling the story of Iris, a young woman who earns to escape the doll shop she is trapped in, and who wants to paint. A meeting with a pre-Raphaelite painter changes her whole life, but there are other dangers, lurking in the shadows. The novel is toldContinue reading “The Doll Factory – Elizabeth Macneal [Books]”
The Queen of The Tearling – Erika Johansen [Books]
Dear friends, One thing I want you to understand, is I will never disguise my feelings about a book on this blog. I will, however, always try to find the good in something. But if I say I liked a book, I liked it. If I gush about how great it is, I absolutely lovedContinue reading “The Queen of The Tearling – Erika Johansen [Books]”
On The Come Up – Angie Thomas [Books]
When I read Angie Thomas’ debut novel, The Hate U Give, I knew this was an author I was going to follow for a long, long time. I was super excited when I heard about her next book, On The Come Up, and honestly, I almost squealed in excitement when I spotted it in my local bookshop.Continue reading “On The Come Up – Angie Thomas [Books]”
The Fever King – Victoria Lee [Books]
Before I get into this, I just want to mention I received this book from Ashleigh (@edwardanddamon on Twitter), after winning it in one of her monthly giveaways. You should definitely go check her out because she’s awesome. In a future version of the USA, Noam, the bisexual son of undocumented immigrants, survives anContinue reading “The Fever King – Victoria Lee [Books]”
Unwrapping Words 