July Wrap-Up! || 2018

July was supposed to be an epic reading month for me. I had high hopes of smashing my reading goals, finally catching up on my Goodreads challenge and conquering my TBR by staking a flag in it. Alas, this was not quite the reality. But let me tell you about all the amazing books I did … Continue reading July Wrap-Up! || 2018

Aliens Among Us in Time Crawlers || BOOK REVIEW

Time Crawlers by Varun Sayal 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Sci-Fi Author: Varun Sayal Published: June 2018 Publisher: Kindle Direct Publishing Pages: 100 {kindle} Review on Goodreads Thanks to Varun Sayal for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was a really interesting, quick read. It’s … Continue reading Aliens Among Us in Time Crawlers || BOOK REVIEW

Flaming Disappointment in Flame in the Mist || BOOK REVIEW

Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh 2/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Author: Renée Ahdieh Published: May 2017 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Pages: 402 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I was seriously disappointed by this. Having read Ahdieh’s The Wrath and the Dawn series I had high expectations that this would … Continue reading Flaming Disappointment in Flame in the Mist || BOOK REVIEW

Spontaneous Alpacas in Nil Unlocked || BOOK REVIEW

Nil Unlocked by Lynne Matson 5/5 STARS Genre: Sci-Fi, Young Adult Author: Lynne Matson Published: May 2015 Publisher: Square Fish Pages: 448 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing SO GOOD. Just as good as the first book and I’d been so worried it would be a flop in comparison. I’d struggled to imagine … Continue reading Spontaneous Alpacas in Nil Unlocked || BOOK REVIEW

Just Us for Justice in The Hate U Give || BOOK REVIEW

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 5/5 STARS Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult Author: Angie Thomas Published: February 2017 Publisher: Walker Books Pages: 438 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I had very high expectations for this book and it totally lived up to them and went beyond. I couldn't read this fast … Continue reading Just Us for Justice in The Hate U Give || BOOK REVIEW

June Book Haul! || 2018

I hope you're all ready for a shock because I only bought ONE - THAT'S RIGHT ONE - book last month. *the sound of jaws dropping across the universe*. I mean, one book as far as I can remember. I've obviously reached that point where I have such a ridiculous number of books I can't … Continue reading June Book Haul! || 2018

June Wrap-Up! || 2018

We are OFFICIALLY over half-way through the year already which is amazing! I would most definitely like to be further on with my reading goals than I am at the moment but I'm not lowering my reading goal for the year until July is other. I'm cranking up my reading gears and read some fantastic … Continue reading June Wrap-Up! || 2018

Pitchforks on Mars in Red Rising || BOOK REVIEW

Red Rising by Pierce Brown 4/5 STARS Genre: Sci-Fi, Young Adult Author: Pierce Brown Published: January 2014 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Pages: 382 {paperback} Review on Goodreads THIS REVIEW IS SPOILER-FREE Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was a very good book. I really enjoyed it once I got into it but it is not the … Continue reading Pitchforks on Mars in Red Rising || BOOK REVIEW

Alphabethon Read-a-thon MONTH LONG Special! || Announcement + TBR

The middle of the year is here and that means it's time to kick our asses into gear and scramble to reach our reading goals! How? With this special month long read-a-thon SPECIAL for the Alphabethon! I'm so excited about this it's not even funny. I'm not going to give you much preamble for this … Continue reading Alphabethon Read-a-thon MONTH LONG Special! || Announcement + TBR

Bamboozling Beautification in The Belles || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

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