Eon by Alison Goodman // GOODREADS // 4/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, High Fantasy Author: Alison Goodman Published: August 2008 Publisher: HarperCollins Pages: 430 {paperback} Originally published on Goodreads This review is spoiler free until I state otherwise. Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was so much fun!! A page-turning fantasy read filled with plenty of … Continue reading Mythical Dragons in Eon
Okay so I was tagged to do this one approximately three millennia ago, but it's fine. It's fine. I haven't done one of these fact things about myself for a little while so let's chat about STUFF, shall we? Thanks Reg @ She Latitude for tagging me, and more recently Beth @ Reading Every Night for … Continue reading The Versatile Blogger Award
The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling // GOODREADS // 5/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy, Middle-Grade Author: J. K. Rowling Published: December 2008 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 109 {hardback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing If ever you needed reminding that JK is the queen of everything fantasy, here you are. I adored … Continue reading Nostalgia in The Tales of Beedle the Bard
Time for the second half of Wednesday! I so wish I could buy some of these books but let me tell you now, I'm not winning the battle with my TBR. Not to mention that there are so many amazing books coming out in September that there's just about no room to actually read anything … Continue reading Wishlist Wednesday [#28]
I feel like I've hit an achievement guys: it's study break for uni next week which means I'm well on my way towards finishing the semester. I'm definitely ready to put away the scholarly brains for a bit, I can tell you that. ANYWAY. I hope you're all having a lovely week so far - … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday [#40]
I hope you're all having a fabulous start to the week! I'm just surprised at how cold it still is. Spring is apparently undecided about whether it's coming or going. We're getting the odd "warm" day and then RAINTHUNDERLIGHTNINGWIND. I'm excited to make this list today because I definitely need to remind myself ALL THE … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Shamefully Incomplete
Whilst writing reviews I often ask myself how on earth I define fantasy. Why do I ask myself this? Mostly because I enjoy making my life difficult, but also because Fantasy has those delightful little sub-genres called "Epic" and "High". And if you're really picky there are a million other sub-genres, but these ones bother … Continue reading How to Define Fantasy
I have some exciting news for you all regarding this box! Myself and Casey @ Adoptabookaus are officially going to be hosting a read-along for the books that come in this box each month! Yay! Each month, we will be reading the previous month's book and flailing about it on Twitter and Instagram. So make … Continue reading Unboxing: The Dragon’s Hoard || September 2016
The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken // GOODREADS // BUY // 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Dystopia Author: Alexandra Bracken Published: December 2012 Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Pages: 488 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads This review is spoiler free UNTIL I state otherwise I am a Book Depository affiliate - so if you buy a book … Continue reading Running Away in The Darkest Minds
Thank you Casey @ adoptabookaus for tagging me to do this one! It looks like so much fun with great questions so I'm excited to dive right in and get answering! What is on your night stand right now? I have so many books on my nightstand! Gah. I have a nasty habit of starting … Continue reading The NY Times Book Tag
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