Where do I begin? Bewilderment was a beautiful book – moving, transformative in its prose, and deeply luminous. After finishing I had to take a week to process what I had read before even beginning to sit down and write my thoughts. I still don’t think this review will do the book justice. Simply put I have found my favourite book of 2021. … More Bewilderment by Richard Powers │ Review
May was a slow reading month for me. I had all of my uni exams within the first two weeks, during which I read 20 pages in total. I always find that during the examination period my reading slows dramatically just because I am too exhausted at the end of the day to read more than a page. … More May Wrap-up
Next in the Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist miniseries is The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. This book has already received heaps of praise, appearing on the Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist and wining the Goodreads Choice Award for Historical Fiction in 2020. … More The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Review │ Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist #2
To start off my miniseries on the Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist I read No one is talking about this by Patricia Lockwood. … More no one is talking about this by Patricia Lockwood │ Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist Review #1
I’m back! It’s been a couple of weeks but I’m pleased to say I have completed yet another year of University👏🏻. This year was particularly challenging and I am proud of myself for pushing through. For anyone who found this last year (academic calendar) tough, whether you are in education or not, you should congratulate … More Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist Miniseries │ Introduction
I thought it was finally time I read this well loved book! Especially with the release of a new book in the series … and because Fairyloot will be selling a special edition set 👀.
Graceling is the first book in a four book series, Graceling realm, where each book features a different protagonist. … More Graceling by Kristin Cashore│Review
Forest of Souls is a YA fantasy book following Sirscha, a royal spy in training. Set on achieving her goal of becoming the Queen’s shadow, her life is upended when shamans (magical beings) attack her and Saengo, her best friend. Set in a rich world inspired by Asia with strong themes of friendship, self-worth and adventure I was waiting in anticipation of its release. … More Forest of Souls, Lori M. Lee │Review
Title: ViciousAuthor: V.E SchwabPublisher: TitanPublication Date: September 2013 My rating: Just finished Vicious, and let me tell you I LOVED this book. “Well, when you wonder something’, said Eli, ‘doesn’t that mean that part of you wants to believe in it? I think we want to prove things, in life, more than we want to … More Review – Vicious by V.E. Schwab
Where the Crawdads Sing first came to my attention in March after popping up continuously in my social media. This book has received quite a large amount of publicity after it was picked up by Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club; so of course I had to give it a go. Immediately the premise intrigued me with … More Review -Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
It’s been a while since I have written a blog post, and what better way to start than during self-isolation? This is an incredibly difficult time for everyone, so if you have managed to find yourself reading this I hope you are well, and I offer my support to you. I have to say that … More Review – The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
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