historical fiction

Amazing Clockwork in The Watchmaker of Filigree Street || BOOK REVIEW

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The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Author: Natasha Pulley Published: July 2015 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 336 {kindle edition} Originally posted on Goodreads I received a copy of this via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This book was fantastic. It started out … Continue reading Amazing Clockwork in The Watchmaker of Filigree Street || BOOK REVIEW

Out-Smarting the Enemy in The Nightingale || BOOK REVIEW

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The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Fiction [WWII] Author: Kristin Hannah Published: October 2015 Publisher: St. Martins Griffin Pages: 564 {trade paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This book was entirely fantastic and I can't believe how well it was put together. The story of the two sisters was beyond … Continue reading Out-Smarting the Enemy in The Nightingale || BOOK REVIEW

Wishlist Wednesday [#45]

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Welcome back to Wednesday! I have just finished watching the second Sherlock episode and GUYS. My heart. It hurts. So beautiful! I am also trying to finalise packing and good lord, I've never hated packing so much in my life. Wishlist Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted @ Pen to Paper where we get to feature … Continue reading Wishlist Wednesday [#45]

Difficult Families in The Light Between Oceans || Book Review

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The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Fiction Author: M. L. Stedman Published: July 2012 Publisher: Vintage Pages: 362 {Mass Market Paperback} Review on Goodreads 2012 winner of Goodreads Choice Awards for Historical Fiction 2013 ABIA (Australian Book Industry Awards): Book of the Year Winner 2013 ABIA: Literary Fiction Book of … Continue reading Difficult Families in The Light Between Oceans || Book Review

Crying Forever in Blood for Blood

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Blood for Blood by Ryan Graudin 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction [retelling: WWII], Sci-Fi Author: Ryan Graudin Published: November 2016 Publisher: Orion Children's Books Pages: 496 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads This review is spoiler free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I AM VERY NOT OKAY. Someone hold me. My heart, … Continue reading Crying Forever in Blood for Blood

Wishlist Wednesday [#32]

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Welcome back! I hope you're having a more successful Wednesday than myself. I'm currently pouring over 17th century accounts of the Atlantic slave trade for an essay . . . isn't uni life fun? You'll be please to know, however, that I've been very good this first half of the month with book buying (spoiler: … Continue reading Wishlist Wednesday [#32]

Wishlist Wednesday [#29]

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Welcome back! I'm getting very excited to run out to the bookstore because CROOKED KINGDOM IS OUT GUYS. *sirens sound* I'm actually so excited to pick it up and continue the story. Today is a good day. But I digress - let's get back to that infinite wishlist of mine. Wishlist Wednesday is a weekly … Continue reading Wishlist Wednesday [#29]

Wishlist Wednesday [#28]

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Time for the second half of Wednesday! I so wish I could buy some of these books but let me tell you now, I'm not winning the battle with my TBR. Not to mention that there are so many amazing books coming out in September that there's just about no room to actually read anything … Continue reading Wishlist Wednesday [#28]

Rollercoaster of Emotions in Orphan Train

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Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Fiction Author: Christina Baker Kline Published: April 2013 Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks Pages: 278 {paperback}  Originally posted on Goodreads To view a spoiler, click on the provided link and you'll be redirected to Goodreads where the spoiler is hidden at the same point in the review … Continue reading Rollercoaster of Emotions in Orphan Train

Top Ten Tuesday: Required Reading

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Guys, I absolutely have to tell you absolutely something very exciting. I am now the proud owner of SQUIRTLE socks! Yes! That's right, I totally went and bought Squirtle design socks because I saw that someone else had them on Instagram and obviously they're a required item of clothing. I have every intention of secretly … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Required Reading