This year, I've decided to do something new, in addition to my monthly TBR, I want to shout about my most anticipated releases of each month and see how many of them I've read by the end of the year. For this, I've created a massive spreadsheet and have tried to keep an eye out … Continue reading February Anticipated Releases
This month, I'm aiming to read a fair few books, many of which I've been generously gifted by various lovely publishers! As always, this will be a working document that I will update throughout the month to track my progress. The symbol ✨ means that I'm currently reading that book. Updated on 5th February: I have … Continue reading February TBR
January was a tumultuous time for me personally, but I managed to escape into some wonderful books (including my TBR) and read 17 books in total. Recent Reads: #29 #30 Reviews: Mini Review Monday #10 (Wilder Girls & Girls of Storm and Shadow) One of Us is Next Foul is Fair The King of Crows Follow Me, … Continue reading January Wrap-Up and Haul
The prospect of a funny, conflicted look at teenage feminism and finding your voice sounded right up my street. Luckily, Diary of a Confused Feminist turned out to be that witty examination, with a brilliant representation of anxiety and the rocky road of recovery. Thank you so much to the lovely Becci Mansell and Team BKMRK for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Last year, I renamed 'Weekly' Wrap-Ups to Recent Reads, as I feel like that reflects the timescale between posts more accurately! As ever, today I will be briefly reviewing all the books I've read since my last post in approximately fifty words. This post also explains my concept of 'The Chosen Ones' to highlight my favourite books in each post! Some of these books aren't released yet, so I'll just have a quick thought with the full review to come closer to publication date!
As always, writing a review for a mystery/thriller is difficult, as you don't want to give anything away. Therefore today's review will be short and sweet, as this is the type of book where you want to go in blind. I received an e-ARC of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Trigger warnings: … Continue reading Follow Me, Like Me
This will be a short and sweet review, as I don't want to reveal any spoilers. Therefore I've edited the synopsis, so even if you haven't read the previous books, nothing is given away. I received an e-ARC of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: After the horrifying explosion that claimed one … Continue reading The King of Crows
Please be aware that this book covers a lot of sensitive and potentially triggering topics, but you check out the author's website for more detail on each of these triggers. Trigger warnings: sexual assault, rape culture, gender-based violence, abusive relationship, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, physical violence, drug use, slut-shaming, gore, murder, bullying, transphobia, attempted suicide and substance … Continue reading Foul is Fair
Last year, I renamed 'Weekly' Wrap-Ups to Recent Reads, as I feel like that reflects the timescale between posts more accurately! As ever, today I will briefly reviewing all the books I've read since my last post in approximately fifty words. This post also explains my concept of 'The Chosen Ones' to highlight my favourite books in … Continue reading Recent Reads #29
As this is the sequel to One of Us is Lying, the synopsis and review do contain spoilers for that book. When I heard that McManus was writing a sequel to One of Us is Lying, I knew I had to have the follow-up to an excellent, refreshing YA murder mystery with hints of The Breakfast Club. Luckily, the lovely Simon Armstrong and Penguin Books sent me the ARC of One of Us is Next and I greedily devoured it in one day. Obviously, there will be no spoilers here, but it does mean that my review will be limited.
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