May Wrap-Up and Haul

Jun 1, 2019Aug 17, 2019Leave a comment

May has just flown by! I didn't get to post as much as I wanted to, but I'm proud of what I've achieved this month anyway, especially my UKYABA nomination! I managed to read 23 books this month and you can check out brief reviews/thoughts on each of them in my Weekly Wrap-Ups: #12 #13 … Continue reading May Wrap-Up and Haul

Weekly Wrap-Up #14

May 31, 2019Sep 21, 20192 Comments

Today, I'll be reviewing all the books I've read up since my last wrap-up, but only up until the end of May. 1. Finale by Stephanie Garber 🧠 This was such a satisfying end to the trilogy for me, with even more magic, beautiful enchanted objects and world/mythology building that was so rich. Four and a … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up #14

Let’s Talk YA #5

May 31, 2019Aug 8, 20196 Comments

Last month, the lovely Emma from Never Judge A Book By Its Cover and I launched Let’s Talk YA. You can check out the first, second, third fourth books I’ve previously recommended, all of which are incredible UKYA books that I think need to be shouted about more. Today, I'm discussing the brilliant I Was Born For This by Alice Oseman. Content … Continue reading Let’s Talk YA #5

The Devouring Gray

May 30, 201912 Comments

I have to admit, I was sold by the comparison to Stranger Things, that cover and the fascinating concept. I'm a sucker for any small-town, claustrophobic vibes and I definitely got those and loads more. Trigger/content warnings: grief, the death of family members (in the past), violence, assault, abandonment, biphobia and gore. Synopsis: Branches and … Continue reading The Devouring Gray

Weekly Wrap-Up #13

May 27, 2019Mar 7, 20202 Comments

It has been a while since my last weekly wrap up, so I have quite a few books to discuss today! I will be talking about all the books I'd read up to Sunday 26th May and will try to keep the reviews at about 50 words.

The Priory of the Orange Tree

May 17, 201914 Comments

“No woman should be made to fear that she was not enough.” This was quite an intimidating book to pick up, but I sped through it during my illness and have now fallen in love with Shannon's work. Trigger warnings: Death, infertility, suicide ideation, dead bodies, discussion of suicide, graphic violence and miscarriage. The Priory … Continue reading The Priory of the Orange Tree

Weekly Wrap Up #12

May 12, 2019Aug 23, 20193 Comments

It's been a little while since my last weekly wrap-up, so I've got quite a few books to talk about today. Therefore, I'll be keeping the reviews short and sweet, but will expand on books that I loved at a future date! 1. Tiny Pretty Things by Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle Clayton ⭐️💙🏳️‍🌈 I really … Continue reading Weekly Wrap Up #12

Let’s Talk YA #4

May 10, 2019May 30, 20198 Comments

Last month, the lovely Emma from Never Judge A Book By Its Cover and I launched Let's Talk YA. You can check out the first, second and third books I've previously recommended, all of which are incredible UKYA books that I think need to be shouted about more. Today, I'm talking about the brilliant Moonrise by Sarah Crossan! Synopsis: 'They think I … Continue reading Let’s Talk YA #4

Let’s Talk YA #3

May 3, 2019May 9, 20197 Comments

Last month, the lovely Emma from Never Judge A Book By Its Cover and I launched Let's Talk YA and I shared the first and second instalment. Today, I'm shouting about the incredible feminist fairy-tale re-telling, The Surface Breaks by Louise O'Neill. Synopsis: Deep beneath the sea, off the cold Irish coast, Gaia is a young mermaid who dreams of freedom … Continue reading Let’s Talk YA #3

April Wrap Up & Haul

May 2, 2019Sep 5, 20194 Comments

April went past so quickly! I didn't get to post as much as I wanted to, but I'm proud of what I've achieved this month anyway. I managed to read 25 books this month and you can check out brief reviews/thoughts on each of them in my Weekly Wrap-Ups: #9 #10 #11 Emma from Never Judge … Continue reading April Wrap Up & Haul