The super exciting thing about today is that it feels like summer. It's currently a DIVINE 33 degrees which means I'm thoroughly enjoying pretending I'm larking about in the sun whilst I stay inside studying (did you hear the sarcasm? DID YOU). Sigh. Oh I can't wait until summer break is here and I can … Continue reading Wishlist Wednesday [#31]
Recreated by Colleen Houck // GOODREADS // 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Mythology [Egyptian] Author: Colleen Houck Published: August 2016 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Pages: 406 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing RIGHT NOW I AM SO INCREDIBLY NOT OKAY. I need the next book, I cannot function without it. That … Continue reading Identity Crisis in Recreated
Welcome back to Wednesday! I just have to share this with you guys: I'm going to what is known as the Cat Cafe tomorrow! It's literally a cafe where there are cats which you can cuddle, I'm a little bit extremely excited. Does life get any better than this? I don't think so. Wishlist Wednesday is … Continue reading Wishlist Wednesday [#30]
Hello everyone! I hope you're all having a fabulous start to your week (sure it's midweek, but hush). I have just returned from a delightful weekend away on a farm and oh it was GLORIOUS. I did share just one photo with you all (I'm generous like that), if your interested, because you've gotta love … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday [#41]
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
The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling // GOODREADS // 5/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy, Middle-Grade Author: J. K. Rowling Published: December 2008 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 109 {hardback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing If ever you needed reminding that JK is the queen of everything fantasy, here you are. I adored … Continue reading Nostalgia in The Tales of Beedle the Bard
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]
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
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
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]
