Why I Love Fantasy | Top Ten Tuesday

If you've been with me for a while now, you'll know that fantasy is my favourite genre. As much as I try to read widely (and though I do read a lot of historical fiction), fantasy is always the winner. I can't get enough of it! Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly event hosted by … Continue reading Why I Love Fantasy | Top Ten Tuesday

Wishing Upon a Star in Strings

Strings by David Estes 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Sci-Fi, Dystopia, Retelling [Pinocchio] Author: David Estes Published: February 2016 Publisher:Β CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Pages: 366 {paperback} Β Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I really did not know what to expect of a Pinocchio retelling by oh my god this was amazing. I was … Continue reading Wishing Upon a Star in Strings

Waiting on Wednesday [#29]

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill @Β Breaking the Spine.Β Each week we get to feature book that's coming out that's we're REALLY excited for. It's awesome and fun and a great way to discover new books. I highly recommend heading over to the official page to check out everyone else's posts! This … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday [#29]

Wishlist Wednesday [#9]

Boy oh boy am I having a busy week studying. Thank goodness for books - I think I'd've gone insane by now otherwise. OH - and I'm reading Fangirl at the moment. GUYS. It's addictive. It's amazing. I think I'm dying on the inside from feels. Send help. Wishlist Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted … Continue reading Wishlist Wednesday [#9]

Being Very Angry in A Long, Long Sleep

A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan ADD IT ON GOODREADS 3/5 STARS Genre: Sci-Fi, Young Adult Author: Anna Sheehan Published: August 2011 Publisher: Orion Pages: 352 {paperback} Original review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts That was both beautiful and terrifying. There's so much going on in this book and it was an awesome, if sometimes … Continue reading Being Very Angry in A Long, Long Sleep

Waiting on Wednesday [#12]

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill over @ Breaking the Spine and each week we get to pick an up-and-coming release that we're excited about. I always look forwards to this because it gives me an excuse to scroll through the never ending lists on Goodreads of books that are coming … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday [#12]

Waiting on Wednesday [#8]

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill over @ Breaking the Spine. Each week we get to feature one up and coming release and talk about it for a bit. It's a lot of fun and a fantastic way to learn about new books and what's waiting in the wings for us … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday [#8]

Falling for Wonderland in The Looking Glass Wars

Follow my blog with Bloglovin The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor ADD IT ON GOODREADS 4/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Frank Beddor Published: August 2007 [1st pub. Sep. 2004] Publisher: Speak Pages: 358 {paperback} Original review on Goodreads The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor Fantabulous Wonderland adventures fit only for the … Continue reading Falling for Wonderland in The Looking Glass Wars

Book Review: Untamed

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Untamed by A.G. Howard ADD IT ON GOODREADS 5/5 STARS Genre: YA, Fantasy, Fairy-Tale Retelling Author: A. G. Howard Published: December 2015 Publisher: Amulet Books Pages: 288 {hardcover} Original review on Goodreads Initial explosion of thoughts: THE FEELS. This book is so amazing, so much yes. I have loved everything … Continue reading Book Review: Untamed

The Fairy Tale Retelling Challenge 2016

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Hooray! A challenge! I've decided that next year I'm going to lead an exciting reading life and do some challenges - and the retelling challenge is one of those! And the best part? It sounds amazingly fun. The main aim is to read as many fairy tale retellings as you … Continue reading The Fairy Tale Retelling Challenge 2016