【 THE DEEP 】 ★★★★★ A spectacularly clever commentary of generational trauma in relation to the slave trade. Genre: FantasyAuthor: Rivers SolomonPublished: November 2019Publisher: HodderPages: 155 (paperback) I was really excited to dive into this one because I knew it was going to be a very poignant tale for presenting the generational impact of white … Continue reading Generational Trauma in The Deep | Book Review
The Ventriloquists by E.R. Ramzipoor Genre: Historical Fiction [WWII] Author: E.R. Ramzipoor Published: August 2019 Publisher: Park Row Pages: 544 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Big thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I mean, first up, I somehow didn't know … Continue reading Printed Bravery in The Ventriloquists | Spoiler-Free Review
Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Retelling (Jane Eyre) Author: Lyndsay Faye Published: March 2016 Publisher: Headline Review Pages: 432 {paperback} Audiobook Length: 12 hours Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was a ridiculous amount of fun. Never have I been so glad to have spontaneously decided to … Continue reading Murderesses and Mysteries in Jane Steele | Spoiler-Free Review
Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke Genre: Sci-Fi Author: Arthur C. Clarke Published: August 1953 Publisher: Del Ray Pages:224 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was stunningly brilliant. I have come out of this speechless. The way that Clarke has explored aliens, what it means to be human and space itself was … Continue reading Nice Aliens in Childhood’s End | SPOILER-FREE REVIEW
The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons Genre: Fantasy Author: Jenn Lyons Published: February 2019 Publisher: Tor Pages: 560 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Big thanks to Pan Macmillan for sending me a copy of this for review! Intial Thoughts upon Finishing Well, I wasn't expecting to rate this so highly. This book is good though. … Continue reading Spectacular Stories in The Ruin of Kings | Spoiler-Free Review
The Christmas Lights by Karen Swan 4.5/5 STARS Genre: General Fiction, Contemporary Author: Karen Swan Published: October 2018 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Pages: 467 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Thank you to Pan Macmillan for sending me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing If you use Instagram, you've got … Continue reading Deceit and Wonder in The Christmas Lights || SPOILER-FREE REVIEW
To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy [Paranormal], Retelling [The Little Mermaid] Author: Alexandra Christo Published: March 2018 Publisher: Bonnier Pages: 368 {paperback} Reivew on Goodreads Thank you Allen & Unwin for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing … Continue reading Swash-Buckling Sirens in To Kill a Kingdom || BOOK REVIEW
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Paranormal Fantasy, Young Adult Author: Laini Taylor Published: September 2011 Publisher: Hodder Pages: 420 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This book was awesome!! I’m so pleased that I finally read it. I totally understand now why everyone obsesses over Taylor’s books … Continue reading Kick-Ass Fighting in Daughter of Smoke and Bone || BOOK REVIEW
Borderline by Mishell Baker 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy Author: Mishell Baker Published: March 2016 Publisher: Saga Press Pages: 400 {paperback} Review on Goodreads this review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was such an excellent read. I was thoroughly impressed by how well it was pulled off and at the … Continue reading Top Notch Diversity in Borderline || BOOK REVIEW
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas 4.5/5 STARS Genre: New Adult, High Fantasy Author: Sarah J. Maas Published: May 2017 Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books Pages: 699 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I have so many thoughts and emotions about this book - two main ones being OH … Continue reading Emotional Overload in A Court of Wings and Ruin || BOOK REVIEW
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