Format: ebookPublished: July 13th, 2007Age: AdultGenre: Historical RomanceGoodreads Rating: 1/5 Stars This was one of those books that started off so strong, but really fell flat in the second half. I find it incredibly frustrating when books feel like they just go on for too long – this one could have been cut down andContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Gambling on the Duke’s Daughter by Diana Bold”
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Book Review: The Unforgettable Loretta, Darling by Katherine Blake
Format: ebookPublished: June 13th, 2024Age: AdultGenre: HistoricalGoodreads Rating: 3/5 Stars I went into this fully expecting to really enjoy it, and for quite a fair bit I did. The first part of the book feels like a Hollywood Novel for the 21st Century, despite its 1950s setting, exploring the glitz and glamour of Hollywood alongsideContinueContinue reading “Book Review: The Unforgettable Loretta, Darling by Katherine Blake”
Book Review: Kissed by Carla Krae
Format: ebookPublished: November 3rd, 2013Age: New AdultGenre: Contemporary RomanceGoodreads Rating: 1/5 Stars Buckle up, kids – this is going to be a rant style review. The only reason I didn’t DNF this book is because it’s relatively short. Kissed was marketed as a ‘Best Friends Rock Star Romance’, with a focus on a trip toContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Kissed by Carla Krae”
Book Review: To Steal a Heart by Kate Bateman
Format: ebookPublished: February 23rd, 2016Age: AdultGenre: Historical Romance – RegencyGoodreads Rating: 5/5 Stars To get an idea of how much I really enjoyed this: before I’d even finished, I purchased book 2. Actually, by coincidence, I picked that up shortly after we were introduced to the couple who are the focus of book 2, soContinueContinue reading “Book Review: To Steal a Heart by Kate Bateman”
Audiobook Review: The Mabinogion Translated by Lady Charlotte Guest
Narrated By: Richard MitchleyPublisher: Ukemi AudiobooksAge: AdultGenre: Classics – Medieval – MythologyFormat: AudiobookPublished: February 7th, 2017Goodreads Rating: 3/5 Stars This is not my first experience of The Mabinogion, and it’s definitely not going to be my last, but it’s the first time I have got through the whole thing. When I tried in the past,ContinueContinue reading “Audiobook Review: The Mabinogion Translated by Lady Charlotte Guest”
Book Review: The Furies: Women, Vengeance and Justice by Elizabeth Flock
Format: ebookPublished: January 9th, 2024Age: AdultGenre: Non-Fiction – True Crime – Social JusticeGoodreads Rating: 5/5 Stars This book is fantastic, infuriating, upsetting, and inspiring in equal measure. It’s not radical to say we live in a patriarchal world, or to point out women face injustices every single day, while expected to smile and get onContinueContinue reading “Book Review: The Furies: Women, Vengeance and Justice by Elizabeth Flock”
One Sentence Book Reviews – Part 2
I did this a long, long time ago, but it seemed to be pretty popular, so I thought I’d do another one. I’m doing the last five books I’ve read at the time of writing, and will link to the reviews where they’re available if you want to read more. One Sentence Book Reviews TheContinueContinue reading “One Sentence Book Reviews – Part 2”
Graphic Novel Review: Saga, Volume 9
by Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples (Illustrator)Publisher: Image ComicsFormat: PaperbackGenre: Sci-FiRelease Date: October 2nd, 2018Goodreads Rating: 5/5 Stars Reread Reviews: Volume 1 / Volume 2 / Volume 3 / Volume 4 / Volume 5 / Volume 6 / Volume 7 / Volume 8Original Volume 8 Review This is not the first time this series has ripped myContinueContinue reading “Graphic Novel Review: Saga, Volume 9”
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”
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”
Unwrapping Words 