Tantrums & Daydreams in Pride & Prejudice || GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW

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Pride & Prejudice by Nancy Butler 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Fiction, Classic, Graphic Novel Author: Nancy Butler, Hugo Petrus {illustrator} Published: October 2009 Publisher: Marvel Pages: 114 {hardback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I enjoyed this enormously. This is the second time for me reading the Pride and Prejudice story and it was … Continue reading Tantrums & Daydreams in Pride & Prejudice || GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW

Charm by J. A. Armitage || RELEASE DAY BLITZ + GIVEAWAY

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Hello friends! Today is an exciting day: it's BOOK RELEASE DAY! *sound of crowds cheering enthusiastically* I am so excited that CHARM by J.A. Armitage is available now and that I get to share the news! If you haven't yet heard about this wonderful book by USA Today Bestselling Author J.A. Armitage, be sure to check out … Continue reading Charm by J. A. Armitage || RELEASE DAY BLITZ + GIVEAWAY

Musical Confusion in The Chimes || BOOK REVIEW

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The Chimes by Anna Smaill 3/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy (alternate world) Author: Anna Smaill Published: February 2015 Publisher: Sceptre Pages: 291 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads this review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I can't say I really know what to make of this. It started horrendously slow, then got … Continue reading Musical Confusion in The Chimes || BOOK REVIEW

Galloping Gargoyles in Between Two Thorns || BOOK REVIEW

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Between Two Thorns by Emma Newman 4/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Emma Newman Published: August 2016 Publisher: Diversion Publishing Pages: 334 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This book got better and better with every chapter that passed. It's such an interesting blend of the real world and fae - … Continue reading Galloping Gargoyles in Between Two Thorns || BOOK REVIEW

A Tour of Western Australia

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Welcome to WA! I had this idea to share the wonderful land that be my homeland: Western Australia. Despite many a man saying that Perth has nothing to offer - today I shall PROVE to you that we are, in fact, the best damn place on the planet. I'm going to do this via a … Continue reading A Tour of Western Australia

Mind-Games Level 100 in Bitterblue || BOOK REVIEW

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Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Epic Fantasy Author: Kristin Cashore Published: May 2012 Publisher: Firebird Pages: 563 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads This review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing That was insanely good. What a stunning end to this series. I'm glad I read this slowly … Continue reading Mind-Games Level 100 in Bitterblue || BOOK REVIEW

Spring Reads || Recommendations to Make You Feel Sigh-Ful

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Hello friends! Today is a most glorious day in Perth and whilst I gaze out on the rolling meadows and am fed grapes by my personal dragon servant whilst my fictional boyfriends fan me with a palm frond, I thought hey, I should make a list of books that give you all the feelings that … Continue reading Spring Reads || Recommendations to Make You Feel Sigh-Ful

Alphabethon Round Four: TBR

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You betcha, it's back! Round four of the Alphabethon has finally arrived! Well, nearly. I should say its announcement has arrived. Ahem. Welcome, welcome, let me tell you about this magnificent read-a-thon happening in the third week of October. The Alphabethon is a read-a-thon created by Michelle @ Bookaholic Banter. It's dedicated to the alphabet and … Continue reading Alphabethon Round Four: TBR

September Book Releases I Really Want but Am Yet To Get

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The eternal struggle of being too poor, having too many books or not enough shelf space. It is particularly cruel at this time of year: September. What is it about September that the publishing companies go: oh yes, what a good month to releases all our books. I would positively gasp if they decided one year … Continue reading September Book Releases I Really Want but Am Yet To Get

Shocking Plot Twists in If I Should Die || BOOK REVIEW

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If I Should Die by Amy Plum 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy [Paranormal] Author: Amy Plum Published: May 2013 Publisher: Atom Pages: 408 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing That was just ridiculously good. Such a satisfying and AWESOME conclusion to the series!! I can't recommend this trilogy enough, the character … Continue reading Shocking Plot Twists in If I Should Die || BOOK REVIEW