A new favourite for me - a beautiful, LGBT+ story about family, grief and self-growth.
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The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem | book review
A new favourite - Sara Hashem's amazing Egyptian-inspired debut YA fantasy.
The Little French Bookshop by Cecile Pivot | book review
A beautiful contemporary fiction novel about a group who writes letters.
Necromancy in Gideon the Ninth | Book Review
【 GIDEON THE NINTH 】 ★★★★★ This was possibly the best book I've ever read. Genre: Fantasy (paranormal)Author: Tamsyn MuirPublished: September 2019Publisher: TorPages: 448 (hardback) I'm not kidding – this might just be my new favourite book. This was AMAZING. I have always been put off by this cover and never knew what this book … Continue reading Necromancy in Gideon the Ninth | Book Review
A Quick Review of An Echo in the Bone | Spoiler-Free
【 AN ECHO IN THE BONE 】book 7 in the Outlander series ★★★★★ This series is my everything. Genre: Historical FictionAuthor: Diana GabaldonPublished: September 2009Publisher: OrionPages: 820 (paperback) This quick review has no spoilers for books 1 through 7 A quick review without spoilersLook I don't think I need to honestly review this as we … Continue reading A Quick Review of An Echo in the Bone | Spoiler-Free
The Best Characters in A Curse So Dark and Lonely | Spoiler-Free Book Review
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Brigid Kemmerer Published: January 2019 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 476 {paperback} Review on Goodreads HUGE thanks to Bloomsbury for sending me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts upon Finishing Okay so I don’t know … Continue reading The Best Characters in A Curse So Dark and Lonely | Spoiler-Free Book Review
Herculean Tales in Heroes || SPOILER-FREE REVIEW
Heroes: Mortals and Monsters, Quests and Adventures by Stephen Fry 5/5 STARS Genre: Mythology Author: Stephen Fry Published: November 2018 Publisher: Michael Joseph Pages: 478 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts upon Finishing This was just as fantastic as book one, Mythos. Stephen Fry has a real knack for storytelling and this has been so … Continue reading Herculean Tales in Heroes || SPOILER-FREE REVIEW
Shocking Plot Twists in If I Should Die || BOOK REVIEW
If I Should Die by Amy Plum 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy [Paranormal] Author: Amy Plum Published: May 2013 Publisher: Atom Pages: 408 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing That was just ridiculously good. Such a satisfying and AWESOME conclusion to the series!! I can't recommend this trilogy enough, the character … Continue reading Shocking Plot Twists in If I Should Die || BOOK REVIEW
Being 100% Relatable in The Upside of Unrequited || BOOK REVIEW
The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli 5/5 STARS Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult, Romance, LGBT+ Author: Becky Albertalli Published: April 2017 Publisher: PUFFIN Pages: 336 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing SO THAT WAS THE SINGLE BEST THING EVER AND I LOVED IT. Just when you thought nothing would top Simon vs, … Continue reading Being 100% Relatable in The Upside of Unrequited || BOOK REVIEW
Upside-Down Books Awards 2016
Welcome, welcome. It's nice to see you again - please, take a seat. Popcorn to your left, toilets to your right, dog on your lap, cat on your feet. All sorted? Excellent. WELCOME to the annual Upside-Down Books Awards for 2016 *crowd goes wild*. Thank you, thank you - no really, thank you, *catches a … Continue reading Upside-Down Books Awards 2016
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