Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke | book review

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke book review

This was certainly an interesting read, and a great one for provoking some good discussions. It's also a hard one to review while keeping spoiler free, so I'm going to be somewhat vague. Ultimately, this was a gripping read – almost like a mystery – that had you hating the protagonist in a good way, and feeling desperate to understand what is going on. This book really keeps you in the dark, even when you think you might have figured out what's what.

Swept Away by Beth O’Leary | book review

Swept Away by Beth O'Leary book review

This was my first Beth O'Leary, and it was very much so as pacy and page-turning as I had anticipated. I read this while on a little holiday and I have to say, she makes for excellent vacation reading.

August 2025 Book Releases

It's that time of the month! August has some really exciting titles coming out - and happily, I'm travelling to Edinburgh this month and will catch some of the Edinburgh Book Festival (I'll try to remember to take some pictures to share!) Let's take a look at what we can adorn our shelves with this month.

The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd | book review

A fun and mysterious fiction novel about cartography and the magic of maps.

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli | Book Review

【 IMOGEN, OBVIOUSLY 】 ★★★★★ Entirely amazing and stressful as always. Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult, Romance, QueerAuthor: Becky AlbertalliPublished: December 2022Publisher: HarperCollinsPages: 368 (paperback) I am such a great admirer for the way Albertalli writes such complicated nuances of life in what is ultimately a light-hearted romance novel. So impressive! This was possibly my favourite … Continue reading Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli | Book Review

Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales | Book Review

An amazing YA contemporary romance that is sweet and brilliant.

The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams | Book Review

Lyssa Kay Adams' fabulous romantice comedy about an ailing marriage and a book club to the rescue.

Serious Poetry in Clap When You Land | Book Review

【 CLAP WHEN YOU LAND 】 ★★★ A very powerful story, but haltingly written as poetry. Genre: Contemporary, PoetryAuthor: Elizabeth AcevdeoPublished: May 2020Publisher: HarperTeenPages: 417 (paperback) In sum, what didn't work for me was solely the form of writing. I thought the story itself was actually very compelling and beautiful – and touching on really … Continue reading Serious Poetry in Clap When You Land | Book Review

Brain Teasers in The Inheritance Games | Book Review

【 THE INHERITANCE GAMES 】 ★★★★★ This 👏🏻 was 👏🏻 so 👏🏻 good 👏🏻 Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, MysteryAuthor: Jennifer Lynn BarnesPublished: September 2020Publisher: PenguinPages: 372 (paperback) Whew I struggled to put this one down/go to bed at appropriate times. I was just reading and reading until ungodly hours like 11pm (I'm old, okay, don't … Continue reading Brain Teasers in The Inheritance Games | Book Review

Justice in Why We Broke Up | Book Review

Why We Broke Upby Daniel Handler ★★★★★ Genre: Young Adult, ContemporaryAuthor: Daniel HandlerPublished: December 2011Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersPages: 354 [hardback] Initial Thoughts upon Finishing al;skjfdwsfnsilkd. This book is the biggest fuck you to an ex that there is. I loved it. So many thoughts, so many feelings, but mostly I goddamn wish I … Continue reading Justice in Why We Broke Up | Book Review