Book blog
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The I Spy Book Tag
I was tagged by the marvelous Shanah from Bionic Book Worm. She is not only my book twin, she’s an amazing blogger that you should totally check out. I was thinking I should do more tags on my blog because just reviewing books gets a little boring after awhile. So let’s shake things up! Continue reading
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Book Review: The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert
The Hazel Wood is a book that has been lurking at the back of my mind since 2017 – it’s a book that sounded absolutely perfect for me. I love a dark fairy tale, so when you throw in a New York setting and fuzz the barriers between fiction and reality it basically becomes my… Continue reading
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Book Review: My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf
I love true crime, but I tend to get my true crime fix from podcasts rather than books. I want to amend this and have recently been keeping an eye out for interesting titles. I have heard great things about My Friend Dahmer, which has recently been made into a film, and decided to pick… Continue reading
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Flash Reviews: Books That Were Too Good to Review
Occasionally, book bloggers come across a book that’s just too good to review. How could we possibly put into words how much we loved this plot, those characters? Can’t we just flail wildly instead? I rarely struggle with reviewing books, but I’ve encountered two this past year that have just blown my mind. So instead… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Rising Storm by Ceri A. Lowe
Dystopian novels are funny for me — they either work really well or they just don’t click. I was intrigued by The Rising Storm due to its use of weather phenomenon and climate change as the catalyst for the dystopian society that our characters find themselves in. The Rising Storm is a fast-paced and punchy… Continue reading
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Book Review: Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig
A few years ago I stumbled upon a little book called Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig. I cannot tell you what a game changing book this was for me. Here was this person who could talk about depression and anxiety with honesty, humour, and hope. It was the first time I really acknowledged… Continue reading
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Book Review: Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire
I didn’t really know what to expect from Every Heart a Doorway, but I liked the concept well enough. I didn’t actually read the synopsis because from what I had heard around the bookish community, this weemed like one of those books that you should just tumble into. I asked for it and the two sequels… Continue reading
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Book Review: Ravencry by Ed McDonald
Blackwing was one of my favourite novels of 2017 — I absolutely loved the refreshing world, story, and characters. I had high expectations for the sequel, and those expectations were absolutely smashed. While some authors struggle with ‘second book syndrome’, McDonald is showing that his talent as a writer is only growing. Continue reading
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Monthly Reading Round-Up: June 2018
June is a wrap! I can’t believe June is already over — where has the time gone? Fortunately, July is here and that means YALC is around the corner! How is my YALC TBR going? It’s best to just not ask. Continue reading
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Blog Tour: Five Reasons You Should Read Ravencry
I’m so thrilled to be part of the Ravencry blog tour! Today is the publication date for this fabulous fantasy novel, so I’m bringing you five reasons you should read Ravencry. Blackwing was awesome and you want more Blackwing was one of my favourite books of the 2017. With punchy writing, fantastic world… Continue reading
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