The Deck of Omens

Apr 24, 2020Apr 23, 20207 Comments

I absolutely loved The Devouring Gray last year, so of course I had to preorder the sequel. To top it off, the amazing team at Titan sent me an eARC, so I got to read this perfectly unsettling sequel early! This post may contain spoilers for The Devouring Gray so if you haven't read it … Continue reading The Deck of Omens

The June Boys

Apr 19, 20205 Comments

I was extremely drawn to this compelling sounding YA thriller months ago and then Thomas Nelson granted my request via Netgalley! So, I managed to read it early and it ended up surpassing my expectations. Synopsis: Trigger warnings: kidnapping, death, murder, child neglect, mental illness, trauma, grief, gun violence, captivity, starvation, blood The Gemini Thief … Continue reading The June Boys

Venom

Apr 18, 2020Apr 30, 20205 Comments

I absolutely loved Viper last year, so of course I had to preorder the sequel. To top it off, the amazing Hachette Children's Group granted my Netgalley wish for it last week, so I got to read most of Venom early! This post may contain spoilers for Viper, which is the first book in the trilogy, so if you haven't read it yet, please go and read it before returning to this post!

Mini Review Monday #14

Apr 13, 2020Jul 6, 202014 Comments

Today I'm sharing another instalment of my Mini Review Mondays, after continuing it earlier this year! In case you haven't seen any of my previous posts, I do 'mini' reviews of books that I've read, loved and usually promised to review ages ago. Today, I'm focusing on three brilliant stories that I was lucky enough to … Continue reading Mini Review Monday #14

Recent Reads #35

Apr 12, 2020Jul 19, 202012 Comments

Before I start this post, I want to thank each and every person that nominated me for a UKYABA award. To be considered Best Newcomer and Most Inspirational to people honestly means the world to me and coming back from a long day of work to seeing my name on those long lists was just … Continue reading Recent Reads #35

Chosen Ones

Apr 7, 2020Apr 15, 202011 Comments

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

Last Lesson

Apr 2, 2020Apr 6, 20205 Comments

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

March Wrap-Up & Haul

Mar 31, 20203 Comments

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

Recent Reads #34

Mar 30, 2020Sep 24, 20204 Comments

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

Thorn

Mar 24, 2020Mar 23, 20203 Comments

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