The amazing first book in the Spice Road trilogy by Maiya Ibrahim!
Spice Road by Maiya Ibrahim | Book Review
4/5 stars
Cinder by Marissa Meyer | Book Review
The first book in Marissa Meyer's quartet The Lunar Chronicles.
The Brilliant Death by Amy Rose Capetta | Book Review
The first book in Amy Rose Capetta's YA fantasy series, featuring a transgender character.
How to Cheat a Dragon’s Curse by Cressida Cowell | Book Review
Book number 4 in the fabulous How to Train Your Dragon series
The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco | Book Review
Rin Chupeco's popular YA fantasy title, The Bone Witch. Magic, witches and necromancy.
Gallant by V. E. Schwab | Book Review
【 GALLANT 】 ★★★★ This was a great little spooky read. Genre: Fantasy, Young AdultAuthor: V. E. SchwabPublished: March 2022Publisher: UmbrielPages: 288 (paperback) Everyone said this is a quick read and really good, and they were right. I always love Schwab's magical way of weaving a tale, and Gallant really captures your imagination as you're taken into … Continue reading Gallant by V. E. Schwab | Book Review
Where the Crawdads Sing | Book Review
【 WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING 】 ★★★★ A simple story with a lot of heart and an excellent tale to make you think. Genre: FictionAuthor: Delia OwensPublished: August 2018Publisher: CorsairPages: 368 (paperback) Reading this when there's been so much hype around it had me nervous for sure. So I'm glad to report that I enjoyed … Continue reading Where the Crawdads Sing | Book Review
The Wearing of the Green | Book Review
【 THE WEARING OF THE GREEN 】 ★★★ Gentle historical fiction about the goldrush era in Australia. Genre: Historical FictionAuthor: Claire SaxbyPublished: April 2022Publisher: Walker BooksPages: 192 (paperback) Thanks to Walker Books for a copy of this for review. It's been a long time since I read middle grade historical fiction and I'd forgotten how … Continue reading The Wearing of the Green | Book Review
Timekeeper | Book Review
【 TIMEKEEPER 】 book one in the Timekeeper series ★★★★ A fun take on the whimsy of clock towers. Genre: Young Adult, FantasyAuthor: Tara SimPublished: November 2016Publisher: Sky Pony PressPages: 414 (hardback) My favourite thing about this book was the quiet way magic was imbued in the story. This is all about a mechanic who … Continue reading Timekeeper | Book Review
Spacey Fun in Victories Greater Than Death | Book Review
【 VICTORIES GREAT THAN DEATH 】 ★★★★ This was refreshingly diverse sci-fi Genre: Young Adult, Sci-FiAuthor: Charlie Jane AndersPublished: April 2021Publisher: Titan BooksPages: 400 (paperback) Wow, what a chaotic novel - so much fun. This gave me such strong Hitchhiker's vibes throughout, but it was so much more than just its plot. One of the … Continue reading Spacey Fun in Victories Greater Than Death | Book Review
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