This was my first Beth O'Leary, and it was very much so as pacy and page-turning as I had anticipated. I read this while on a little holiday and I have to say, she makes for excellent vacation reading.
Swept Away by Beth O’Leary | book review
4.5 stars
The Daughters’ War by Christopher Buehlman | book review
【 THE DAUGHTERS' WAR 】 book #0 (prequel) in the Blacktongue series ★★★★★ Genre: FantasyAudience: AdultAuthor: Christopher BuehlmanPublished: June 2024Publisher: Tor BooksPages: 416 (paperback) The audiobook production for this was fantastic, as with the first book, the perfect narrator was chosen and it really made Galva's character come alive. However, I didn't find myself quite as blown … Continue reading The Daughters’ War by Christopher Buehlman | book review
Water’s Wrath by Elise Kova | book review
This series is so much fun! Book four had the most 'filler' vibe so far out of all of them, but it's set everything up really excitingly for the fifth and final book.
Beekeeping in The Ardent Swarm | Book Review
【 THE ARDENT SWARM 】 ★★★★ Genre: Historical FictionAuthor: Yamen ManaiPublished: February 2021Publisher: Amazon CrossingPages: 204 [paperback] First thoughts This was an excellent and clever read! I was really curious to pick this up as the blurb described it as "a stirring allegory", and I couldn't put it better myself. What's it about? The Ardent … Continue reading Beekeeping in The Ardent Swarm | Book Review
Hostile Planets in Terraformer | Spoiler-Free Review
Terraformer by Colleen Houck Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction Author: Colleen Houck Published: May 2020 Publisher: Colleen Houck Pages: 536 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was really fun! I admit things got a little strange towards the end there and I was all for a 5-star rating until about the 75% … Continue reading Hostile Planets in Terraformer | Spoiler-Free Review
Formalities in The Clergyman’s Wife | Spoiler-Free Review
The Clergyman's Wife by Molly Greeley Genre: Historical Fiction, Retelling [Pride & Prejudice] Author: Molly Greeley Published: December 2019 Publisher: Allen & Unwin Pages: 288 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Thank you to Allen & Unwin for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review Initial Thoughts upon Finishing This turned out better than … Continue reading Formalities in The Clergyman’s Wife | Spoiler-Free Review
Aeroplanes in Ayoade on Top | SPOILER-FREE REVIEW
Ayoade on Top by Richard Ayoade Genre: Non-Fiction, Humour Author: Richard Ayoade Published: September 2019 Publisher: Faber Faber Pages: 256 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was weirdly hilarious. I thought I had signed up for comedic memoirs, but this turned into a 5-hour review of a film I've never even heard … Continue reading Aeroplanes in Ayoade on Top | SPOILER-FREE REVIEW
Exile in The Queen of Nothing | Book Review
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Holly Black Published: November 2019 Publisher: Hot Key Books Pages: 308 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was quite the contented ending to this series. I wasn't as blown away quite as much as I was with the previous two … Continue reading Exile in The Queen of Nothing | Book Review
Sand and Magic in The Woman Who Rides Like a Man | Spoiler-Free Review
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Tamora Pierce Published: March 1986 Publisher: Atheneum Pages: 268 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts upon Finishing You can't go too far wrong with a Tamora Pierce book, right? This series is such a lovely, easy read and Alanna is … Continue reading Sand and Magic in The Woman Who Rides Like a Man | Spoiler-Free Review
Classic Comedy in So, Anyway | Spoiler-Free Review
So, Anyway... by John Cleese Genre: Non-Fiction, Memoirs Author: John Cleese Published: October 2014 Publisher: Crown Archetype Pages: 392 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was as entertaining as I'd hoped it would be. I found it particularly fascinating how similar Cleese's style of writing was to Stephen Fry's. It is always … Continue reading Classic Comedy in So, Anyway | Spoiler-Free Review
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