Blind Stories in The Storyteller’s Daughter | Spoiler-Free Review

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The Storyteller's Daughter: A Retelling of "The Arabian Nights" by Cameron Dokey Genre: Fantasy, Retelling [Arabian Nights] Author: Cameron Dokey Published: September 1997 Publisher: Simon Pulse Pages: 218 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Honestly, this was way better than I had hoped it would be. I don't remember where I picked up … Continue reading Blind Stories in The Storyteller’s Daughter | Spoiler-Free Review

Printed Bravery in The Ventriloquists | Spoiler-Free Review

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The Ventriloquists by E.R. Ramzipoor Genre: Historical Fiction [WWII] Author: E.R. Ramzipoor Published: August 2019 Publisher: Park Row Pages: 544 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Big thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I mean, first up, I somehow didn't know … Continue reading Printed Bravery in The Ventriloquists | Spoiler-Free Review

August Wrap-Up! | 2019

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I have been digging deep to find the motivation to get this wrap-up done. Sheesh. BUT HERE WE ARE. I read a grand (dismal) total of three books in August. WHHaaAAt. I know. I don't even know what happened?! I wasn't even any busier than usual. August has also probably been my least favourite reading … Continue reading August Wrap-Up! | 2019

Aliens and Portals in Salvation | Spoiler-Free Review

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Salvation by Peter F. Hamilton Genre: Sci-Fi Author: Peter F. Hamilton Published: September 2018 Publisher: Pan MacMillan Pages: 532 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Big thank you to Pan MacMillan for sending me a copy of this for review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This book is one heck of an epic tale. I received this for … Continue reading Aliens and Portals in Salvation | Spoiler-Free Review

Books to Buy This Month! | October 2019

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It's the MOST wonderful time of the year *dee dee dee dumm*. Well okay, it's not Christmas but it is October and there are always such big releases that come out this month so GET. EXCITED. No, but really, there is the most enormous number of books coming out this month, it's ridiculous. As always, this … Continue reading Books to Buy This Month! | October 2019

Book Haul! | August 2019

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Wowww it's nearly October but finally I've polished and readied my August book haul. HAH. Such organisation, it blows my mind. Anyway! I have some exciting books to show you in this haul today - I cannot WAIT to get around to read each and every one of these. Genuinely, though, whilst this isn't the … Continue reading Book Haul! | August 2019

Murderesses and Mysteries in Jane Steele | Spoiler-Free Review

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Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Retelling (Jane Eyre) Author: Lyndsay Faye Published: March 2016 Publisher: Headline Review Pages: 432 {paperback} Audiobook Length: 12 hours Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was a ridiculous amount of fun. Never have I been so glad to have spontaneously decided to … Continue reading Murderesses and Mysteries in Jane Steele | Spoiler-Free Review

Books on My Spring TBR | Top Ten Tuesday

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Hark! Is that the sound of warmer weather FINALLY coming our way? I sure hope so. Being down under means that whilst the Americans pluck their pumpkins and festoon the hallways with crunchy leaves, us Australians are stocking up on sunscreen looking forward to a hot, hot, hot Christmas. Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly … Continue reading Books on My Spring TBR | Top Ten Tuesday

Own Voices in Some Places More Than Others | Spoiler-Free Review

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Some Places More Than Others by Renée Watson Genre: Middle Grade, Contemporary Author: Renée Watson Published: October 2019 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 224 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Big thank you to Bloomsbury Australia for sending me a copy of this in exchange for review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was stunning! I read it so quickly. … Continue reading Own Voices in Some Places More Than Others | Spoiler-Free Review

The Longest Books | Top Ten Tuesday

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I hope everyone's week is off to a good start! This week I'm deviating from the set path and choosing an old topic. This week's actual topic was about food/drinks you eat when reading but I don't eat or drink when I read! Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly event hosted by That Artsy Reader … Continue reading The Longest Books | Top Ten Tuesday