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Stealing Castles in The Good Thieves | Spoiler-Free Review

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The Good Thieves by Katherine Rundell Genre: Middle-Grade Fiction, Adventure Author: Katherine Rundell Published: June 2019 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 336 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Thanks to Bloomsbury for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing As always, another dazzling and brilliant novel from my favourite middle-grade author. This … Continue reading Stealing Castles in The Good Thieves | Spoiler-Free Review

Poetry in Toffee | SPOILER-FREE REVIEW

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Toffee by Sarah Crossan Genre: Contemporary Author: Sarah Crossan Published: May 2019 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 416 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Thanks to Bloomsbury who sent me a copy in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was such a surprise - and such a quick read. I was hooked from the first … Continue reading Poetry in Toffee | SPOILER-FREE REVIEW

Sandy Quests in The Eyes of Tamburah | SPOILER-FREE REVIEW

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The Eyes of Tamburah by Maria V. Snyder Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Maria V Snyder Published: June 2019 Publisher: Harlequin Pages: 480 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Big thanks to Harlequin for sending me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review (NB: I read an uncorrected proof) Initial Thoughts upon Finishing This … Continue reading Sandy Quests in The Eyes of Tamburah | SPOILER-FREE REVIEW

Love Letters in P.S. I Still Love You | Spoiler-Free Book Review

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P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han 4/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary Author: Jenny Han Published: May 2015 Publisher: Scholastic Pages: 337 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts upon Finishing This was such a great sequel to book one! It had been so long between books because I never felt the need to … Continue reading Love Letters in P.S. I Still Love You | Spoiler-Free Book Review

Inspiration in Women to the Front || Spoiler-Free Review

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Women to the Front: Australian Women Doctors of the First World War by Heather Sheard 4/5 STARS Genre: Non-Fiction, History Author: Heather Sheard, Ruth Lee Published: April 2019 Publisher: Penguin Pages: 320 {paperback} Review on Goodreads A big thanks to Penguin for sending me this inspiring read for review! Initial Thoughts upon Finishing This was … Continue reading Inspiration in Women to the Front || Spoiler-Free Review

Tragedy in Home Fires || SPOILER-FREE BOOK REVIEW

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Home Fires by Fiona Lowe Genre: General Fiction Author: Fiona Lowe Published: February 2019 Publisher: Harlequin Pages: 487 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Thanks to HarperCollins for sending me a copy of this in exchange for review Initial Thoughts upon Finishing Okay so, this book took me completely by surprise. I cannot believe I’m rating it … Continue reading Tragedy in Home Fires || SPOILER-FREE BOOK REVIEW

Carnivorous Cities in Mortal Engines || SPOILER-FREE REVIEW

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Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve 4/5 STARS Genre: Sci-Fi (Steampunk), Young Adult Author: Philip Reeve Published: November 2001 Publisher: Scholastic Pages: 336 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts upon Finishing This was awesome and something so different to most other books out there. The audiobook experience was top notch and I thoroughly enjoyed it. In … Continue reading Carnivorous Cities in Mortal Engines || SPOILER-FREE REVIEW

Re-Reading The Assassin’s Blade || BOOK REVIEW

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The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas 4/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Sarah J Maas Published: March 2014 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 430 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This is my second time around reading this collection of novellas and it's just as heartbreaking as the first. I'm going to keep … Continue reading Re-Reading The Assassin’s Blade || BOOK REVIEW

Plague and Kidnappings in Voyager || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

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Voyager by Diana Gabaldon 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Fiction Author: Diana Gabaldon Published: December 1993 Publisher: Recorded Books Audiobook Length: 44 hours Page Count Equivalent: 870 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was another brilliant book from Gabaldon and I'm so damn pleased I decided to start reading these as audiobooks! This … Continue reading Plague and Kidnappings in Voyager || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

Awkward Turtles in Leah on the Offbeat || BOOK REVEIW

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Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli 4/5 STARS Genre: LGBT+, Young Adult, Contemporary Author: Becky Albertalli Published: April 2018 Publisher: Penguin Pages: 343 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Yay! Another awesomely enjoyable Albertalli book! I'd been looking forward to reading this for such a long time and I'm pleased to say … Continue reading Awkward Turtles in Leah on the Offbeat || BOOK REVEIW