I completely, 100% picked this up because Melinda Salisbury was raving about it all over the place and I needed to understand why. I did not expect it to become one of my favourite books of all time, and yet here we are. In the last couple of months I have read it and listened... Continue Reading →
The theme of this edition of Mini Reviews is family curses, which feature heavily in A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison and The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman. A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison Three sisters inherit three magical objects, and a family curse. If any of the Widdershins girls leave the... Continue Reading →
This is such a fun #SixforSunday prompt, and I really enjoyed working out which baddies I would most like to have their own stories. Thanks Steph! 1. Danny from The Exact Opposite of Okay by Laura Steven. I don't understand what made Danny feel so entitled to Izzy's affection. I want to know his side... Continue Reading →
Today I'm sharing something a little different: a mood board for The Starlight Watchmaker by Lauren James. I don't do mood boards very often, but when I do, I make them with photos I've taken myself. And, for this book, that was a challenge. The Starlight Watchmaker is a book with a BIG imagination. Alas,... Continue Reading →
I did this tag around this time last year, and thought it would be good to do again and see how 2019's bookish life is going. I know it's technically a couple of weeks until it's officially mid-year, but better early than late, eh? I have no idea how we are in the middle of... Continue Reading →
This week, I'm sitting down with my coffee to reflect on my recent hauls. I had a great month in May, only buying myself one book all month, but that's gone a bit by the wayside this month. Join me? The Coffee: This week's coffee is a Peruvian coffee roasted by Steampunk: the La Huaca... Continue Reading →
I love all of Sara's books, but I think Fierce Fragile Hearts is my absolute favourite. I produced actual human tears at this one (if you tell anyone this, I will have to end you). Fierce Fragile Hearts is the sequel to Beautiful Broken Things. If you haven't read that yet, don't read any further... Continue Reading →
In this edition of Series Review, I'm reviewing the first two books in the Arc of a Scythe trilogy (The Toll is due out later this year). As always, if spoilers are a thing that bothers you, don't read on. My review of Thunderhead may contain spoilers for Scythe. Scythe Scythe is the first book... Continue Reading →
Another Sunday, another impossible prompt for the Queen of Sixes, Steph. Check out her blog at A Little But A Lot if you're not already following her. 1. Ead Duryan from The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon. Also Sabran Berethnet. This may be slightly cheating as I've heard rumours this may not... Continue Reading →
