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Update on my TBR shelf

Sep 17, 2018Sep 17, 20183 Comments

So there's a few new additions this week, which include some books I've wanted to read for ages and some that have travelled all the way from the USA. All the books I've added to my TBR shelf this week: 1. That's Not What Happened by Kody Keplinger 2. Tradition by Brendan Kiely 3. Not … Continue reading Update on my TBR shelf

September Goals

Sep 14, 2018Sep 23, 201810 Comments

Recently I checked my monthly goals here and today, I want to set some more for September (yes, I know we're halfway through the month, but better late than never I guess). So every month I've been setting myself goals about reading diverse books, but this month I'd like to add in some blogging goals. … Continue reading September Goals

Monthly Goals Update

Sep 13, 2018Sep 23, 20186 Comments

So, my posts have been a bit erratic recently, but I intend to change that. I would like to do at least two posts a week, with an update on my TBR shelf and hopefully a tag/review/weekly thing. Continuing the theme of good intentions, I want to check my August goals today. My Goals For … Continue reading Monthly Goals Update

Forest of A Thousand Lanterns Review

Sep 11, 2018Jan 10, 20209 Comments

Trigger warnings: gore, torture, death As the new paperback version of this gorgeous, dark and twisted tale comes out today, I thought it was about time I shared my thoughts (spoiler: I loved it). Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C Dao An East Asian fantasy reimagining of The Evil Queen legend about one … Continue reading Forest of A Thousand Lanterns Review

August Wrap Up

Sep 1, 2018Oct 12, 20191 Comment

I'm planning to actually get this up on time for once, so this should be reaching you on 1st September. I really like this time of year when I can snuggle up inside with cosy blankets, a jumper, a hot chocolate and a book. This was a successful reading month for me, as I read … Continue reading August Wrap Up

Introducing my TBR shelf

Aug 31, 2018Aug 31, 2018Leave a comment

For a while, I've been regularly posting pictures of my TBR pile on Twitter and a bit on here. Then I had a brainwave. With my new shelves, I could actually organise this mess of a TBR, so I dedicated a shelf to all the books I need to read. Here's the first glimpse into … Continue reading Introducing my TBR shelf

Interview with S.M.Wilson

Aug 29, 2018Dec 13, 20184 Comments

Today, I have the author of the incredible Extinction Trials series, which I have fallen in love with this year. It's a mix of dinosaurs, dystopia and deceit that I found impossible to put down. The woman behind it all, the brilliant S. M. Wilson, joins me on the blog today for a dinosaur-laden chat that … Continue reading Interview with S.M.Wilson

The Bank Holiday Tag

Aug 27, 20186 Comments

So, as it's now Bank Holiday Monday, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to try out the Bank Holiday tag that the lovely Cora from Tea Party Princess created! I really enjoyed doing my first tag, so I wanted to try out another one today. 1. Have a lie in: Which book could you lounge in bed with … Continue reading The Bank Holiday Tag

Harry Potter Spells Book Tag

Aug 22, 2018Sep 23, 201811 Comments

This is my first book tag on the blog and it was created by the lovely Sarika from Between The Pages. I thought it was such a cool idea and I'm a massive Harry Potter fan, so I decided to give it a go. Accio: An upcoming release you wish you could get your hands on … Continue reading Harry Potter Spells Book Tag

Current Physical TBR 20.08.18

Aug 20, 20181 Comment

This is yet another regular feature of my blog that I'm trying to be more consistent with and it was born on Twitter, where I would share my TBR photos and tag the authors. I brought it over to my blog to show what kind of books I'm in the mood for reading this week … Continue reading Current Physical TBR 20.08.18

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Rating System

Updated on the 4th August 2019 to differentiate between disability and mental health representation, so will be used going forward in future posts

⭐️ = BAME authors/characters

🏳️‍🌈 = LGBT+ authors/characters

💙 = disability representation

🧠 = mental health representation

Star Ratings:

⭐️ = Hated it

⭐️.5 = Strongly disliked it

⭐️ ⭐️ = Disliked it

⭐️ ⭐️.5 = It was just ok

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ = I enjoyed it, but it was forgettable

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ .5 = Had great moments but something was missing for me

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ = Really enjoyed it

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ .5= Loved it, would probably buy a copy of it

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ = Obsessed with it – will read everything I can in the series or by the author

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