Book Reviews

Magical Parenting Struggles in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two by J.K. Rowling ADD IT ON GOODREADS 5/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy, Plays Author: J. K. Rowling Published: July 2016 Publisher: Little Brown UK Pages: 343 {Hardcover, Special Rehearsal Edition} Originally posted on Goodreads This review is spoiler-free UNTIL I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing *dies of … Continue reading Magical Parenting Struggles in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Allergic Planets in The Price of Paradise

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Doctor Who: The Price of Paradise by Colin Brake ADD IT ON GOODREADS 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Sci-Fi (Doctor Who) Author: Colin Brake Published: September 2009 Publisher: BBC  Books Pages: 256 {hardback} Originally published on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing A super action-packed Doctor Who adventure with nasty monsters and plenty of entertaining moments. I particularly … Continue reading Allergic Planets in The Price of Paradise

Drinking Tea in All I Know Now

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All I Know Now: Wonderings and Reflections on Growing Up Gracefully by Carrie Hope Fletcher ADD IT ON GOODREADS 4/5 STARS Genre: Non-Fiction, Memoir, Autobiography Author: Carrie Hope Fletcher Published: April 2015 Publisher: Little Brown UK Pages: 352 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was a great little advice book with … Continue reading Drinking Tea in All I Know Now

Setting Fire to Spiders in Snowglobe 7

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Doctor Who: Snowglobe 7 by Mike Tucker ADD IT ON GOODREADS 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Sci-Fi, Doctor Who Author: Mike Tucker Published: Apri 2008 Publisher: BBC Books Pages: 256 {hardback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was such a weird yet awesome adventure that I really enjoyed! I loved David Tennant in this … Continue reading Setting Fire to Spiders in Snowglobe 7

Space Pirates in The Resurrection Casket

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Doctor Who: The Resurrection Casket by Justin Richards ADD IT ON GOODREADS 4/5 STARS Genre: Sci-Fi (Doctor Who) Author: Justin Richards Published: April 2006 Publisher: BBC Books Pages: 256 {hardback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was a lot of fun and a fantastic adventure. Doctor Who meets space pirates - nothing … Continue reading Space Pirates in The Resurrection Casket

Talking to Otters in Wetworld

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Doctor Who: Wetworld by Mark Michalowski ADD IT ON GOODREADS 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Sci-Fi (Doctor Who) Author: Mark Michalowski Published: September 2007 Publisher: BBC Books Pages: 256 {hardback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Well, that definitely crosses otters off the list of potential pets, *shudders*. This was really quite a fun read … Continue reading Talking to Otters in Wetworld

Flying to the Stars in The Neverland Wars

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The Neverland Wars by Audrey Greathouse ADD IT ON GOODREADS 5/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Retelling (Peter Pan) Author: Audrey Greathouse Published: May 2016 Publisher: Clean Teen Publishing Pages: 302 {paperback} Original review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I loved this so much - this is such a beautiful retelling of Peter Pan … Continue reading Flying to the Stars in The Neverland Wars

Terrifying Plastic Surgery in Pawn

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Pawn by Aimee Carter ADD IT ON GOODREADS 4/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Sci-Fi, Dystopian Author: Aimée Carter Published: November 2013 Publisher: Harlequin Teen Australia Pages: 343 {paperback} Original review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Yes!! This was fantastic!! This type of books reminds me why I love Dystopian so much. I adored the plot … Continue reading Terrifying Plastic Surgery in Pawn

Something in My Eye in Me Before You

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Me Before You by Jojo Moyes ADD IT ON GOODREADS 5/5 STARS Genre: Fiction, Contemporary, Romance Author: Jojo Moyes Published: January 2012 Publisher: Michael Joseph (UK) Pages: 481 {paperback} Original review on Goodreads To see a spoiler, click on the provided link and you'll be redirect to the review on Goodreads where the spoiler will … Continue reading Something in My Eye in Me Before You

Half-Dragon Excitement in Seraphina

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Seraphina by Rachel Hartman ADD IT ON GOODREADS 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy (dragons) Author: Rachel Hartman Published: July 2012 Publisher: Corgi Children's Pages: 359 {paperback} Original review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This book was AWESOME. Although a little slow to get going, the promise of boisterously fun dragon fights and a … Continue reading Half-Dragon Excitement in Seraphina