New Releases! | February 2022

Are you ready for February?!! I'm so excited that a new month is here because that means NEW RELEASES. And who doesn't love new books?! I'm setting aside my pennies and making notes, ready to pounce on these books when I find them in bookstores because oh boy – as usual – there's some good … Continue reading New Releases! | February 2022

3 Books Featuring Pirates on my TBR

Arrrr - don't you love pirates? I do. I don't read nearly enough Pirate fiction. In 2021, I read Treasure Island and completely loved the ridiculousness of it. So here are 3 more I've got my eye (singular, because the other is obvs under an eyepatch) on! Passenger | Alexandra Bracken I acquired a copy … Continue reading 3 Books Featuring Pirates on my TBR

Finding Friends in The Tale of the Tiny Man | Picture Book Review

【 THE TALE OF THE TINY MAN 】 ★★★★ A story about learning what your self-worth is and how loved you really are. Genre: Picture BookAuthor: Barbro LindgrenPublished: February 2022Publisher: Gecko Press Thank you Walker Books for a copy of this for review With a cover like that, how could I resist picking this up? … Continue reading Finding Friends in The Tale of the Tiny Man | Picture Book Review

Jaw-Dropping Action in Only a Monster | Book Review

【 ONLY A MONSTER 】 ★★★★★ The best Romeo and Juliet story I've read for a long time. Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal FantasyAuthor: Vanessa LenPublished: February 2022Publisher: Allen & UnwinPages: 416 (hardback) Thanks to Allen and Unwin for a copy for review ARGH. I loved this! I have been so excited to get my hands … Continue reading Jaw-Dropping Action in Only a Monster | Book Review

10 Historical Fiction Books I Can’t Wait to Read

Hello my friends! Are you a reader of historical fiction? It's one of my favourite genres and usually clocks in high on my most-read genres for each year. So I thought today would be a great time to take a peep at the top 5 Historical fiction novels on my TBR I'm really excited to … Continue reading 10 Historical Fiction Books I Can’t Wait to Read

Brain Teasers in The Inheritance Games | Book Review

【 THE INHERITANCE GAMES 】 ★★★★★ This 👏🏻 was 👏🏻 so 👏🏻 good 👏🏻 Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, MysteryAuthor: Jennifer Lynn BarnesPublished: September 2020Publisher: PenguinPages: 372 (paperback) Whew I struggled to put this one down/go to bed at appropriate times. I was just reading and reading until ungodly hours like 11pm (I'm old, okay, don't … Continue reading Brain Teasers in The Inheritance Games | Book Review

Fighting the Impossible in The King of Koraha | Book Review

【 THE KING OF KORAHA 】 ★★★★★ Maria V. Snyder's books always give me the best warm fuzzies and the greatest adventures. Genre: Young Adult, FantasyAuthor: Maria V. SnyderPublished: December 2021Publisher: HarlequinPages: 528 (paperback) Thanks to Harlequin for a copy of this for review This was a fantastic conclusion to The Archives of the Invisible … Continue reading Fighting the Impossible in The King of Koraha | Book Review

Woodland Murder Mystery in Shady Hollow | Book Review

【 SHADY HOLLOW 】 ★★★★ A woodland murder mystery that is both cute and thrilling. Genre: Fantasy, MysteryAuthor: Juneau BlackPublished: January 2022 (new edition)Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard TradePages: 204 (paperback) Thanks to Vintage Crime/Black Lizard Trade for a copy of this for review! I just knew I had to read this book when I read … Continue reading Woodland Murder Mystery in Shady Hollow | Book Review

5 YA Fantasy Novels To Add to Your TBR!

Hello friends! What's this, something other than a review? My goodness, it's almost as if I've got my life together. I wanted to bring to you today my top FIVE fantasy recommendations from 2021 that I think you should definitely be adding to your tbr. These days, it feels like a never-ending onslaught of incredible … Continue reading 5 YA Fantasy Novels To Add to Your TBR!

Top 5 Books I Read in 2021

I read some amazing books last year, quite a few made it to the golden tier of a "all-time favourites" list. So I wanted to share my top 5 with you today! This was so hard to narrow it down to just 5, there are a couple more that could easily have landed in these … Continue reading Top 5 Books I Read in 2021