Book Reviews

Bamboozling Beautification in The Belles || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

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The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Dystopian Author: Dhonielle Clayton Published: February 2018 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Audiobook Length: 13 hours Page Count Equivalent: 440 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Wowee - this was absolutely incredible. I don't know what I was really expecting going into this … Continue reading Bamboozling Beautification in The Belles || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

Scottish Sassenach in Outlander || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

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Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 5/5 STARS Genre: Historial Fiction, Sci-Fi Author: Diana Gabaldon Published: June 1991 Publisher: Recorded Books Audiobook Length: 33 hours  Page Count Equivalent: 627 {Paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Oh WOWWW! This was amazing! It took me forever and ever to munch my way slowly through this audiobook but … Continue reading Scottish Sassenach in Outlander || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

Deadly Anxiety in They Both Die at the End || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

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They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary Author: Adam Silvera Published: September 2017 Publisher: HarperCollins Audiobook Length: 8 hours Page Count Equivalent: 368 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing MY FEEELLLSSS AHHHHHHH. This book, holy gods. I am not okay - that was a rollercoaster … Continue reading Deadly Anxiety in They Both Die at the End || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

Woodland Adventures in Snow & Rose || BOOK REVIEW

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Snow & Rose by Emily Winfield Martin 5/5 STARS Genre: Children's Fiction, Fantasy, Fairytale Author: Emily Winfield Martin Published: October 2017 Publisher: Random House Pages: 224 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was such an adorable book. I wasn't sure at all what to expect when I first went into it but … Continue reading Woodland Adventures in Snow & Rose || BOOK REVIEW

Fast and Fun Learning in Alexander the Great || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

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Alexander the Great: Student of Aristotle, Descendant of Heroes by in60Learning 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Non-Fiction Author: in60Learning Published: January 2018 Publisher: in60Learning Audiobook Length: 1 hour Page Count Equivalent: 41 pages {kindle edition} Review on Goodreads A big thanks to in60Learnings for providing me with a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an … Continue reading Fast and Fun Learning in Alexander the Great || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

Fast Fletching in Halt’s Peril || BOOK REVIEW

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Halt's Peril by John Flanagan 5/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy, Children's Fiction Author: John Flanagan Published: 2009 Publisher: Random House Australia Pages: 440 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing As always a fantastic read. I don’t think it’s possible to go wrong with any of the Ranger’s Apprentice books! I loved how simple the … Continue reading Fast Fletching in Halt’s Peril || BOOK REVIEW

Swash-Buckling Sirens in To Kill a Kingdom || BOOK REVIEW

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To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy [Paranormal], Retelling [The Little Mermaid] Author: Alexandra Christo Published: March 2018 Publisher: Bonnier Pages: 368 {paperback} Reivew on Goodreads Thank you Allen & Unwin for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing … Continue reading Swash-Buckling Sirens in To Kill a Kingdom || BOOK REVIEW

Jumping into Books in Inkspell || BOOK REVIEW

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Inkspell by Cornelia Funke 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Children's Fiction, Fantasy Author: Cornelia Funke Published: October 2005 Publisher: Chicken House Pages: 655 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Oh my lord, I finally finished this book. I don’t know why I found this story so hard to read and get done - I have … Continue reading Jumping into Books in Inkspell || BOOK REVIEW

Angry Nazis in Wolf Children || BOOK REVIEW

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Wolf Children by Paul Dowswell 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Fiction, Children's Fiction Author: Paul Dowswell Published: October 2017 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 288 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Thank you to Bloomsbury for sending me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was such an interesting read. I've not … Continue reading Angry Nazis in Wolf Children || BOOK REVIEW

Fabulous Fae in The Darkest Part of the Forest || BOOK REVIEW

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The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black 5/5 STARS Genre: Paranormal Fantasy, Young Adult Author: Holly Black Published: Indigo Publisher: January 2015 Pages: 335 {paperback} 5 of 5 stars Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I LOVED THIS SO MUCH. I can't believe just how much I enjoyed this book. I'm buzzing from how much … Continue reading Fabulous Fae in The Darkest Part of the Forest || BOOK REVIEW