Oddities in Church of Marvels | Spoiler-Free Review

Church of Marvels by Leslie Parry Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Author: Leslie Parry Published: May 2015 Publisher: Hachette Australia Pages: 308 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts upon Finishing I just about don't know what to make of this story. But I really enjoyed it in the end. The beginning was quite slow and I … Continue reading Oddities in Church of Marvels | Spoiler-Free Review

Stealing Castles in The Good Thieves | Spoiler-Free Review

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

Lacklustre Space Looting in Unearthed | Spoiler-Free Review

Unearthed by Amie Kaufman Genre: Sci-Fi, Young Adult Authors: Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner Published: December 2017 Publisher: Allen & Unwin Pages: 331 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Thanks to Allen & Unwin for sending me a copy for this in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Welp. I was so ready to … Continue reading Lacklustre Space Looting in Unearthed | Spoiler-Free Review

Poetry in Toffee | SPOILER-FREE REVIEW

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

Nice Aliens in Childhood’s End | 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

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

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

Paris’ Underbelly in The Gilded Wolves | Spoiler-free Review

The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Roshani Chokshi Published: April 2019 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Pages: 388 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Big thanks to Pan Macmillan for sending me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts upon Finishing There have been a bunch of mixed reviews … Continue reading Paris’ Underbelly in The Gilded Wolves | Spoiler-free Review

May Wrap-Up! | 2019

I don't know about you, but May was MY month. I am so impressed and pleased by all the reading and BIG BOOKS that I conquered last month and I'm really excited to share them with you today! Despite May being as busy as many of the previous months where I haven't read as much … Continue reading May Wrap-Up! | 2019

Spectacular Stories in The Ruin of Kings | 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

Posh Magic in Sorcerer to the Crown | Spoiler-Free Review

Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Zen Cho Published: September 2015 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Pages: 371 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts upon Finishing My friends, I made it to the end of this book. Having spent the better part of a day pushing myself through the second half … Continue reading Posh Magic in Sorcerer to the Crown | Spoiler-Free Review