Where To Buy Bookish Gifts? || Literary Book Gifts Review

Have you ever fallen into a pit of despair trying to figure out where to buy that ULTIMATE bookish gifts? Has Etsy mysteriously failed you? Do you want a fail-SAFE option? Well, my friends, come tither. I have a secret to share. And also a promotion code *wink wink wink* come on then, keep reading! … Continue reading Where To Buy Bookish Gifts? || Literary Book Gifts Review

Fast Fletching in Halt’s Peril || BOOK REVIEW

Halt's Peril by John Flanagan 5/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy, Children's Fiction Author: John Flanagan Published: 2009 Publisher: Random House Australia Pages: 440 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing As always a fantastic read. I don’t think it’s possible to go wrong with any of the Ranger’s Apprentice books! I loved how simple the … Continue reading Fast Fletching in Halt’s Peril || BOOK REVIEW

Swash-Buckling Sirens in To Kill a Kingdom || BOOK REVIEW

To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy [Paranormal], Retelling [The Little Mermaid] Author: Alexandra Christo Published: March 2018 Publisher: Bonnier Pages: 368 {paperback} Reivew on Goodreads Thank you Allen & Unwin for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing … Continue reading Swash-Buckling Sirens in To Kill a Kingdom || BOOK REVIEW

Adorable Robots in Descender || GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW

Descender, Vol. 1: Tin Stars by Jeff Lemire 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Sci-Fi, Graphic Novel Author: Lemire, Nguyen & Wands Published: March 2015 Publisher: Image Comics Pages: 160 {paperback} Review on Goodreads this review is spoiler-free Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was such a crazy story and really interesting. I thought the pacing was a little … Continue reading Adorable Robots in Descender || GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW

Mind-Bending Sci-Fi in The Demolished Man || BOOK REVIEW

The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester 3/5 STARS Genre: Sci-Fi Author: Alfred Bester Published: March 1953 Publisher: Millenium Pages: 250 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I have to say that was an exceptionally strange book. I really enjoyed it but at the same time it was quite difficult to understand at times. … Continue reading Mind-Bending Sci-Fi in The Demolished Man || BOOK REVIEW

Let’s Talk About ARCs

I've been around in this corner of the interwebs blabbering on about books for (a few days short of) two years now and this has recently brought two things to my attention: Bloody hell, two years? How did that happen, and; I CAN'T DENY THE JEALOUSY OF SEEING OTHERS RECEIVE ARCs, no matter how hard … Continue reading Let’s Talk About ARCs

Magical Reading in Inkheart || BOOK REVIEW

Inkheart by Cornelia Funke 4/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy, Children's Author: Cornelia Funke Published: September 2003 Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks Pages: 548 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This book was so much fun to re-read. I first read it years ago and could barely remember anything of the story. It was addictive to read … Continue reading Magical Reading in Inkheart || 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

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Audiobook by J.K. Rowling 5/5 STARS Genre: Children's Fiction, Fantasy Author: J. K. Rowling Published: July 1998 Publisher: Pottermore (audiobook) Length: 10 hours Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was obviously amazing - I can't believe how much fun this was to re-read in audiobook … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW