【 ELDEST 】 ★★★★★ Genre: FantasyAuthor: Christopher PaoliniPublished: March 2007Publisher: Knopf BooksPages: 704 (paperback) First thoughts I can't get over how much more I loved this than Eragon, not that Eragon was bad. But wow! The story really sky-rocketed into another realm of awesome. I've been wanting to read this second instalment for so long, … Continue reading Magical Training in Eldest | Book Review
Firelight by Sophie Jordan Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Sophie Jordan Published: September 2011 Publisher: HarperCollins Pages: 323 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Honestly, this was fantastic and fun. Sometimes you just need a good ol' throwback to those insta-lovey, drama-hyped teenage fantasies to have a good laugh. I LOVE dragons and … Continue reading Fire-Breathing Dragons in Firelight | Spoiler-Free Review
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon Genre: Fantasy Author: Samantha Shannon Published: February 2019 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 827 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts upon Finishing This was a very long book. I listened to the audiobook which had a great narrator but there were so many perspectives that I kept confusing … Continue reading Water-Breathing Dragons in The Priory of the Orange Tree | AUDIOBOOK REVIEW
Rotten Magic by Jeffrey Bardwell 3/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy [Epic], Young Adult, Novella Author: Jeffrey Bardwell Published: August 2017 Publisher: Twigboat Press Pages: 122 {e-book} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was a very interesting start to the series. I loved that Devin, the main character, was such a tinkerer … Continue reading Mechanical Dragons in Rotten Magic || BOOK REVIEW
Rising From the Ashes: The Chronicles of Caymin by Caren J. Werlinger 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy [mythology: Celtic] Author: Caren J. Werlinger Pubished: February 2016 Publisher: Corgyn Publishing, LLC Pages: 306 {kindle edition} Originally posted on Goodreads I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! To read spoiler, … Continue reading Dragons and Magic in Rising From the Ashes || BOOK REVIEW
Hello! Hello! Hello! I'm late writing this post. I won't apologise. I've been on the beach all morning, then in the pool, then melting in a puddle (it's a horrid 41 degrees today) and I didn't have my Wednesday posts scheduled and waiting in the wings because damn, there are a lot of other posts … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday [#55]
Eon by Alison Goodman // GOODREADS // 4/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, High Fantasy Author: Alison Goodman Published: August 2008 Publisher: HarperCollins Pages: 430 {paperback} Originally published on Goodreads This review is spoiler free until I state otherwise. Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was so much fun!! A page-turning fantasy read filled with plenty of … Continue reading Mythical Dragons in Eon
I have some exciting news for you all regarding this box! Myself and Casey @ Adoptabookaus are officially going to be hosting a read-along for the books that come in this box each month! Yay! Each month, we will be reading the previous month's book and flailing about it on Twitter and Instagram. So make … Continue reading Unboxing: The Dragon’s Hoard || September 2016
Seraphina by Rachel Hartman ADD IT ON GOODREADS 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy (dragons) Author: Rachel Hartman Published: July 2012 Publisher: Corgi Children's Pages: 359 {paperback} Original review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This book was AWESOME. Although a little slow to get going, the promise of boisterously fun dragon fights and a … Continue reading Half-Dragon Excitement in Seraphina
Wishlist Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted @ Pen to Paper where we get to feature a book that's been on our wishlist for a long time that we want to buy/read! I have a hugely extensive list that I keep updated over on The Book Depository so I'm never short of books that I'm wishing … Continue reading Wishlist Wednesday [#11]
Upside-Down Books 