This Easter weekend, Kate at Reading Through Infinity is hosting a readathon and I'm planning to use this time to crack through some of my April/O.W.L.s TBR! It will run from 12.01am on Friday 10th April until 11.59pm on Monday 13th April. She's set out some optional prompts, which I'm going to try and fit with my pre-existing … Continue reading Easter Readathon TBR
I was lucky enough to gain access to an eARC of this compelling book thanks to Hodder and Netgalley and as it is being published today, I thought that it was the perfect timing for me to share my review. Synopsis: Trigger warnings: PTSD, death, suicide, trauma, neglect, emotional abuse, depression A decade ago near … Continue reading Chosen Ones
This had such an intriguing synopsis that completely drew me in and I was lucky enough to be gifted an ARC by the wonderful Hannah Bradridge at Penguin. As it is Last Lesson’s publication date today, I thought that it was the perfect timing for me to share my review. Synopsis: Trigger warnings: violence, bullying, … Continue reading Last Lesson
This month, I'm aiming to read a fair few books whilst I'm at home, 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. This month, … Continue reading April/O.W.L.s TBR
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 April Anticipated Releases
Well, March has been an odd month for us all, I think it's safe to say. My life has shifted massively, as suddenly I've left school and been classed as a key worker. As ever, I've escaped reality to explore new worlds through books, reading 23 books in total and completing my TBR. Recent Reads: #33 … Continue reading March Wrap-Up & Haul
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 … Continue reading Recent Reads #34
I adore fairy-tale retelling and this lush fantasy offered me exactly that. It was complete catnip for me, tackling the complex issues of justice and revenge. Luckily for me, the lovely Tina Mories and Hot Key Books sent me a copy in exchange for an honest review, so thank you so much to them. Synopsis: … Continue reading Thorn
The prospect of a dark and twisty thriller that's also a feminist call to action was utter catnip to me. Hearing that it discussed toxic masculinity and rape culture made me so intrigued, as these are topics that need to be discussed and explored in more depth. Luckily for me, the lovely Samuel Bonner and Penguin Random … Continue reading The Last Confession of Autumn Casterly
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 … Continue reading Recent Reads #33
A Short Book Lover 