Waiting on Wednesday [#40]

I feel like I've hit an achievement guys: it's study break for uni next week which means I'm well on my way towards finishing the semester. I'm definitely ready to put away the scholarly brains for a bit, I can tell you that. ANYWAY. I hope you're all having a lovely week so far - … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday [#40]

How to Define Fantasy

Whilst writing reviews I often ask myself how on earth  I define fantasy. Why do I ask myself this? Mostly because I enjoy making my life difficult, but also because Fantasy has those delightful little sub-genres called "Epic" and "High". And if you're really picky there are a million other sub-genres, but these ones bother … Continue reading How to Define Fantasy

Losing Track of the Good Guys in Rebel Spring

Rebel Spring by Morgan Rhodes // GOODREADS // BUY // 5/5 STARS book 2 in the Falling Kingdoms series Genre: High Fantasy, Young Adult Author: Morgan Rhodes Published: November 2013 Publisher: Penguin Pages: 416 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads This review is spoiler free UNTIL I state otherwise I am a Book Depository affiliate - … Continue reading Losing Track of the Good Guys in Rebel Spring

Waiting on Wednesday [#39]

Come one, come all! It's time for Waiting on Wednesday which is always a lot of fun. I find it strange coming to this end of the year and suddenly all those books that seemed so far off at the start of the year are ABOUT TO BE RELEASED INTO THE WILD. I can't deny … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday [#39]

Shaking Things Up in The Snow Globe

The Snow Globe by Jenna Nelson // GOODREADS // BUY // 4/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Author: Jenna Nelson Published: September 2015 Publisher: Purple Arcana Publishing Pages: 434 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This really was such a fun book! I loved the idea of a world existing within a Snow Globe (well, … Continue reading Shaking Things Up in The Snow Globe

Waiting on Wednesday [#38]

Good day to you one and all. It's a delightfully rainy day here in Perth despite the fact that we're supposed to be going into Spring. It would seem Winter has rather enjoyed itself and doesn't quite want to leave just yet, *sigh* (I mean, Winter is great and all, but I've had enough, alright?). … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday [#38]

Falling Off Cliffhangers in A Court of Mist and Fury

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas GOODREADS 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, High Fantasy, Retelling {Beauty and the Beast} Author: Sarah J. Maas Published: May 2016 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 624 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads This review is spoiler free UNTIL I tell you otherwise. So read away, lassy. Initial Thoughts … Continue reading Falling Off Cliffhangers in A Court of Mist and Fury

Wishlist Wednesday [#25]

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 [#25]

Waiting on Wednesday [#37]

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine. It's a tremendously fun thing to be because you have an excuse to gallivant through the 2016 releases (and probably buy far too many books). It's also fantastic fun to head over to the official page and check out the link up to … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday [#37]

Tricksy Castles in Red Palace

Red Palace by Sarah Dalton ADD IT ON GOODREADS 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, High Fantasy Author: Sarah Dalton Published: January 2014 Publisher: Sarah Dalton Pages: 265 {e-book} Originally posted on Goodreads To view spoilers, click on the provided link & you'll be redirected to Goodreads where the spoiler is hidden at the same point in … Continue reading Tricksy Castles in Red Palace