Birthing Stars in The New Ghost || GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW

The New Ghost by Robert Hunter 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Graphic Novel, Contemporary, Sci-Fi [paranormal - ghosts] Author: Robert Hunter Published: January 2011 Publisher: Nobrow Press Pages: 24 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was an interesting one. Everyone has been describing it as a “sweet” read and it’s most certainly that! The … Continue reading Birthing Stars in The New Ghost || GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW

Beautiful Storytelling in The Nearest Faraway Place || BOOK REVIEW

The Nearest Faraway Place by Hayley Long 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary Author: Hayley Long Published: July 2017 Publisher: Hotkey Pages: 320 {paperback} Review on Goodreads I received a copy of this from Allen & Unwin in exchange for an honest review, thank you! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was absolutely beautiful. It was … Continue reading Beautiful Storytelling in The Nearest Faraway Place || BOOK REVIEW

Top Notch Diversity in Borderline || 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

Mind-Bending Sci-Fi in The Demolished Man || BOOK REVIEW

The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester 3/5 STARS Genre: Sci-Fi Author: Alfred Bester Published: March 1953 Publisher: Millenium Pages: 250 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I have to say that was an exceptionally strange book. I really enjoyed it but at the same time it was quite difficult to understand at times. … Continue reading Mind-Bending Sci-Fi in The Demolished Man || BOOK REVIEW

Musical Confusion in The Chimes || BOOK REVIEW

The Chimes by Anna Smaill 3/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy (alternate world) Author: Anna Smaill Published: February 2015 Publisher: Sceptre Pages: 291 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads this review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I can't say I really know what to make of this. It started horrendously slow, then got … Continue reading Musical Confusion in The Chimes || BOOK REVIEW

Galloping Gargoyles in Between Two Thorns || BOOK REVIEW

Between Two Thorns by Emma Newman 4/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Emma Newman Published: August 2016 Publisher: Diversion Publishing Pages: 334 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This book got better and better with every chapter that passed. It's such an interesting blend of the real world and fae - … Continue reading Galloping Gargoyles in Between Two Thorns || BOOK REVIEW

Uncontrollable Singing in RoseBlood || BOOK REVIEW

RoseBlood by A.G. Howard 4/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Retelling [Phantom of the Opera] Author: A. G. Howard Published: January 2017 Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Pages: 432 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Once again Howard has delivered! Whilst it took me a little bit of time to really get into this … Continue reading Uncontrollable Singing in RoseBlood || BOOK REVIEW

Plane Flying in Kitty Hawk and the Curse of the Yukon Gold || BOOK REVIEW

Kitty Hawk and the Curse of the Yukon Gold by Iain Reading 2.5/5 STARS Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Adventure Author: Iain Reading Published: December 2012 Publisher: Amazon Digital Services  Pages: 262 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, thank you Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This book … Continue reading Plane Flying in Kitty Hawk and the Curse of the Yukon Gold || BOOK REVIEW

Battling Loneliness in Jane Eyre || GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW

Jane Eyre - The Graphic Novel by Charlotte Brontë & illustrated by Amy Corzine 4/5 STARS Genre: Classic, Graphic Novel Author: Charlotte Brontë Illustrator: Amy Corzine Published: 2003 Publisher: Classic Comics Pages: 141 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Jane Eyre has always been one of my favourite classics - I just love … Continue reading Battling Loneliness in Jane Eyre || GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW

Kerfuffles in The Bad Beginning || BOOK REVIEW

The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket 4/5 STARS Genre: Children's Fiction Author: Lemony Snicket Published: September 1999 Publisher: HarperCollins Pages: 176 {hardback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Spooky, spooky. Count Olaf has to be one of the heinous villains out there, *shudders*. This was actually my first time reading this story and … Continue reading Kerfuffles in The Bad Beginning || BOOK REVIEW