Book Reviews

Journals and Wine in Buy Yourself the F*cking Liles | Spoiler-Free Review

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Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies by Tara Schuster Genre: Non-fiction, Memoir, Self-Help Author: Tara Schuster Published: February 2020 Publisher: Dial Press Pages: 318 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts upon Finishing Ummmm - THIS IS THE BOOK I'VE ALWAYS NEEDED. I cannot even begin to put into words how much I enjoyed this: this is my … Continue reading Journals and Wine in Buy Yourself the F*cking Liles | Spoiler-Free Review

Sand and Magic in The Woman Who Rides Like a Man | Spoiler-Free Review

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The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Tamora Pierce Published: March 1986 Publisher: Atheneum Pages: 268 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts upon Finishing You can't go too far wrong with a Tamora Pierce book, right? This series is such a lovely, easy read and Alanna is … Continue reading Sand and Magic in The Woman Who Rides Like a Man | Spoiler-Free Review

Really Big (Kick-ass) Robots in Sleeping Giants | Spoiler-Free Review

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Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel Genre: Sci-Fi Author: Sylvain Neuvel Published: April 2016 Publisher: Penguin Books Pages: 304 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts upon Finishing This audiobook was absolutely incredible, I cannot get over how fantastic that performance was. The story is intriguing and shrouded in mystery for a large part of the book. … Continue reading Really Big (Kick-ass) Robots in Sleeping Giants | Spoiler-Free Review

Why I Didn’t Like The Last Day by Andrew Hunter Murray (37% DNF)

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The Last Day by Andrew Hunter Murray Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian Author: Andrew Hunter Murray Published: Feburary 2020 Publisher: Penguin Random House Pages: 432 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Thank you to Penguin Random House for sending me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Unfortunately, even once I … Continue reading Why I Didn’t Like The Last Day by Andrew Hunter Murray (37% DNF)

Classic Comedy in So, Anyway | Spoiler-Free Review

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So, Anyway... by John Cleese Genre: Non-Fiction, Memoirs Author: John Cleese Published: October 2014 Publisher: Crown Archetype Pages: 392 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was as entertaining as I'd hoped it would be. I found it particularly fascinating how similar Cleese's style of writing was to Stephen Fry's. It is always … Continue reading Classic Comedy in So, Anyway | Spoiler-Free Review

Why I Didn’t Like Agency by William Gibson (12% DNF)

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Agency by William Gibson Genre: Science Fiction Author: William Gibson Published: January 2020 Publisher: Penguin Random House Pages: 423 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon DNF-ing Thank you Penguin Random House for sending me a copy for review. Unfortunately, this is just not for me right now. Maybe I will give this ago another time but … Continue reading Why I Didn’t Like Agency by William Gibson (12% DNF)

Love Notes and College in Always and Forever Lara Jean | Spoiler-Free Review

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Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult Author: Jenny Han Published: May 2017 Publisher: Scholastic Pages: 325 {paperback} Review of Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Honestly? Some mixed thoughts on this one. I do love this series and how simple and sweet it is. But I found this to be … Continue reading Love Notes and College in Always and Forever Lara Jean | Spoiler-Free Review

Government Deceptions in Q | Spoiler-Free Review

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Q by Christina Dalcher Genre: Sci-Fi, Dystopian Author: Christina Dalcher Publisher: April 2020 Publisher: HarperCollins Pages: 384 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Thanks to HarperCollins for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Whew. This was intense. An absolute powerhouse of a dystopian that really gets you thinking about … Continue reading Government Deceptions in Q | Spoiler-Free Review

Pearls and Nazis in The Pear Thief | Spoiler-Free Review

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The Pearl Thief by Fiona McIntosh Genre: Historical Fiction Author: Fiona McIntosh Published: October 2018 Publisher: Penguin Random House Pages: 500 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Absolutely incredible!! Holy wow, this is my first Fiona McIntosh book I've read and I see what I've been missing out on. I loved this! The … Continue reading Pearls and Nazis in The Pear Thief | Spoiler-Free Review

Pluck and Bombs in Dear Mrs Bird | Spoiler-Free Review

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Dear Mrs. Bird by A.J. Pearce Genre: Historical Fiction Author: A. J. Pearce Published: April 2018 Publisher: Picador Pages: 288 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was absolutely brilliant! What a plucky and inspiring wartime novel. I'm thoroughly annoyed with myself that I didn't simply read this sooner. The characters are wonderful … Continue reading Pluck and Bombs in Dear Mrs Bird | Spoiler-Free Review