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SOS!! I’m in a Slump

Sort of. We all know of the dreaded reading slump (*gasp* THE HORROR). When no matter what book you pick up you just can’t seem to get into it. You read the same sentence over and over and over and it just doesn’t stick. It’s absolutely distressing. As someone who uses reading to relax, unwindContinueContinue reading “SOS!! I’m in a Slump”

The Dragon’s Heart (ARC) – Book Review

4/5 stars – vivid world building, a masterful plot and a heartbreaking cliff-hanger of an ending are just some of my favourite things about Alysha King’s sequel to her debut novel, The Order of the Rose Title: The Dragon’s Heart Author: Alysha King Publisher: Self published Year: 2019 Genre: YA Fantasy Pages: 334 Synopsis: A prophecyContinueContinue reading “The Dragon’s Heart (ARC) – Book Review”

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder – Book Review

5/5 stars – I love a good “whodunnit” and with her hilarious and loveable protagonist, her magnificently plotted-plot and her surprisingly creepy atmosphere, Holly Jackson has written one of the best YA “whodunnits” I’ve ever read!!! Title: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Author: Holly Jackson Publisher: Electric Monkey Year: 2019 Genre: YA Mystery/Thriller Pages: 433ContinueContinue reading “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder – Book Review”

These Vicious Masks – Book Review

5/5 stars – Everything from the setting to the banter, from the mystery to the magic and even the little sprinkle of romance on top made These Vicious Masks a delightful, un-put-downable read Title: These Vicious Masks Author: Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas Publisher: Swoon Reads Year: 2016 Genre: YA Fantasy/Historical Fiction/Romance Pages: 298 Synopsis:ContinueContinue reading “These Vicious Masks – Book Review”

The Gems of Elsana – Book Review

4/5 stars – A vibrant cast of heroes, a brutal quest across the land, and a princess that most certainly does not need saving (thank you very much) are but a few of the wonderful things to expect in Christian Sterling’s new novel. Title: The Gems of Elsana Author: Christian Sterling Publisher: Self-published Year: 2019ContinueContinue reading “The Gems of Elsana – Book Review”

The Order of the Rose – Book Review

3.5/5 – loyal friendships, spell-binding action and epic magic-use are among some of the things this wonderful little book has to offer. Title: The Order of the Rose Author: Alysha King Publisher: Self published Year: 2013/2015 Genre: YA Fantasy Pages: 413 Synopsis: “You possess a power as great as that of the false Empress. YouContinueContinue reading “The Order of the Rose – Book Review”

Radioactive Evolution – Book Review

3.5/5 – With a fierce and loyal protagonist, dragons, epic fight scenes, dragons and a video game-like style there was a lot to love about this novel (also did I mention the dragons?!?). Strangely addictive and action packed from start to finish, Richard Hummel had me staying up all hours of the night to findContinueContinue reading “Radioactive Evolution – Book Review”

Winterhued – Book Review

5 stars – a fierce princess, a knight in (not-so) shining armour, magical unicorns and a vengeful dragon. E. H. Alger’s Winterhued has all the magical components of a classic fairytale with just the right amount of dark imagery and humorous wit sprinkled on top. Title: Winterhued Author: E. H. Alger Publisher: self-published Year: 2018ContinueContinue reading “Winterhued – Book Review”

Unearthly Trilogy – Series Review

4 stars – a heart wrenching, soul tearing, all up in the feelings three-part tale of growing up and becoming who you are Series Titles and Individual Star Ratings: Unearthly (Book 1) – 4 stars Hallowed (Book 2) – 4 stars Boundless (Book 3) – 3 ½ stars Author: Cynthia Hand Publisher: HarperTeen Year: 2011-2013ContinueContinue reading “Unearthly Trilogy – Series Review”

February Reading Sum-Up

I had one of the best reading months I’ve had in a while which is surprising because my life was bullshit busy/intense this month and I can’t believe I found that much time to read! Somewhere between my wacked up work schedule and the craziness of starting a new degree at a new university (eepContinueContinue reading “February Reading Sum-Up”