Evelyn Hugo stole my heart. This is the epitome of sucking you into a story. I got lost in the world of 50s Hollywood: the glitz, the glamour and the seedy, dark underbelly of it all.
Category: book reviews
Weekly Wrap Up #7
I'm really enjoying this as a regular feature, as it allows me to discuss all my bookish thoughts, without turning it into a ginormous wrap-up post. So, today, I'll be reviewing all the books I've read since last Saturday, as I try to get these back on schedule. 1. Proud (anthology) 🏳️🌈⭐️💙 This was such a … Continue reading Weekly Wrap Up #7
Mini Review Monday #6
It's the return of 'Mini Review Monday', where today I'll be fulfilling some of my promised reviews with three stunning books. King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo: Nikolai Lantsov has always had a gift for the impossible. No one knows what he endured in his country’s bloody civil war—and he intends to keep it that … Continue reading Mini Review Monday #6
Weekly Wrap-Up #6
I'm continuing my weekly wrap-ups with short reviews of the books I've read since last Saturday, which were all amazing. 1. Resisters by Lauren Sharkey 💙⭐️🏳️🌈 An inspiring, educational and insightful at fifty young activists who are campaigning right now to change huge issues from climate change to the period tax. An empowering and useful … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up #6
Weekly Wrap-Up #5
Wow, this has been a crazy week. As ever, I'm sharing all the books I've read since the last weekly wrap-up, so let's dive into the books I've picked up this week. 1. A Girl Called Shameless by Laura Steven 💙🏳️🌈⭐️ I just really loved being back with Izzy and this was a fierce, funny, … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up #5
Weekly Wrap-Up #4
This is slightly late, because I have had one hectic week! I'm only going to be counting up to Thursday, so this can tie-in with my February Wrap-Up, which will be up later next week. Since the 22nd, I have read six books, which I am going to review in turn today. 1. On The … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up #4
Weekly Wrap-Up #3
I introduced this idea last week and I really enjoyed it, so I'm continuing with all the books I've read since 15th February. 1. The Twisted Tree by Rachel Burge 💙 A gripping, atmospheric and dark tale filled with intricate mythology, interesting characters and chilling magic. This is such a poignant and eerie book with a beautiful … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up #3
Enchantée Review
I was lucky enough to get my request of this magical book approved by My Kinda Book, so thanks to them, Amber Ivatt and Pan Macmillan for gifting me a free copy in exchange for an honest review (though I now intend to buy the finished book, as it looks so beautiful). Enchantée by Gita … Continue reading Enchantée Review
Weekly Wrap-Up #2
I introduced this idea on Monday, but I meant for this to be a weekly feature when I briefly review the books I've read from Friday to Friday. I'm trying to be more organised and stick to my schedule this time, so today I'm sharing all the books I've read since 8th February. 1. The … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up #2
Anger Is A Gift Review
Today, I'm sharing my review of an emotional, unforgettable firecracker of a book that I want everyone to read. Anger Is A Gift Review: Trigger Warnings: police violence/brutality (often graphic and intense scenes) panic attacks death violence (often graphic and intense scenes) racism ableism racial profiling Six years ago, Moss Jefferies' father was murdered by an … Continue reading Anger Is A Gift Review
A Short Book Lover 