Amazing Clockwork in The Watchmaker of Filigree Street || BOOK REVIEW

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The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Author: Natasha Pulley Published: July 2015 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 336 {kindle edition} Originally posted on Goodreads I received a copy of this via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This book was fantastic. It started out … Continue reading Amazing Clockwork in The Watchmaker of Filigree Street || BOOK REVIEW

September Book Haul! || 2017

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Hello everyone! I have a surprisingly small book haul for September, and I must say I'm rather pleased with myself. Well, I would be if I hadn't started October off with a BANG in the book-buying department. Ahem, but that's for another month. In September I did the marvellous job of actually not buying more books … Continue reading September Book Haul! || 2017

October TBR || 2017

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Yay - it's October! Which means I have the exciting job of deciding which books I want to get to this month. Now, in September I set myself a fairly ambitious goal and miserably failed. I decided to challenge myself in a month-long reading task I'd created called "Series September". If you want to read … Continue reading October TBR || 2017

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