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The Best Characters in A Curse So Dark and Lonely | Spoiler-Free Book Review

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A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Brigid Kemmerer Published: January 2019 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 476 {paperback} Review on Goodreads HUGE thanks to Bloomsbury for sending me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts upon Finishing Okay so I don’t know … Continue reading The Best Characters in A Curse So Dark and Lonely | Spoiler-Free Book Review

Books That Taught Me Something | Top Ten Tuesday

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Given that we're one day away from May, I think it's a good time to look back and reflect on things I've learnt from what I've read so far in 2019. I don't often think about what books have taught me, I must admit, but this year I've definitely picked up a few books that … Continue reading Books That Taught Me Something | Top Ten Tuesday

Confliction in Four Dead Queens | Book Review

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Four Dead Queens by Astrid Scholte 3/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Astrid Scholte Published: February 2019 Publisher: Allen & Unwin Pages: 432 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Big thanks to Allen & Unwin for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review Initial Thoughts upon Finishing Hm. What to think about this … Continue reading Confliction in Four Dead Queens | Book 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

March Wrap-Up | 2019

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I know, I can't believe that I have my March wrap-up out already, either. AND, what's more, is that I had a fabulous reading month. I read six books! This is good!! I haven't read much all year but finally - FINALLY - I have found my groove. I am genuinely really pleased and proud of … Continue reading March Wrap-Up | 2019

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

February Wrap-Up! | 2019

~ Kirstie Ellen ~ 3 Comments

February was an incredibly slow reading month for me so this will be an incredible brief wrap-up. I read a grand total of 3 books last month. I'm also magnificently late in getting this wrap-up posted but, you see, I moved houses. I think this is a good excuse, no? If anything, it certainly calls … Continue reading February Wrap-Up! | 2019

Enchanting Magic in The Crown’s Game || SPOILER-FREE REVIEW

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The Crown's Game by Evelyn Skye 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Author: Evelyn Skye Published: April 2017 Publisher: Balzer + Bray Pages: 432 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts upon Finishing This was honestly not what I was expecting from this book but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I was so excited to … Continue reading Enchanting Magic in The Crown’s Game || SPOILER-FREE REVIEW

Books to Buy This Month! | March 2019

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There are some absolute stellar releases coming out in March. I have, of course, already let myself loose upon the online world and pre-ordered at least three of these titles. I can't wait to share them all with you because there are some that I think sound super interesting! As always, this is not a … Continue reading Books to Buy This Month! | March 2019

Unbelievable Truth in The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz || SPOILER-FREE REVIEW

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The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz by Jeremy Dronfield 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Fiction Author: Jeremy Dronfield Published: January 2019 Publisher: Michael Joseph Pages: 432 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Biggest thanks to Penguin for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts upon Finishing I … Continue reading Unbelievable Truth in The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz || SPOILER-FREE REVIEW