Fantasy
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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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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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Weekly Wrap-Up: 22 June 2018
Happy Friday everyone! This has certainly been quite the week in the I Should Read That household! Not only did I wrap up my job yesterday, but the whole family is going on holiday tomorrow! I’m glad I have the day off today to work on my pre-holiday reads, actually go buy some holiday clothes… Continue reading
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Weekly Reading Wrap-Up: 15 June 2018
Happy Friday! I’m wrapping up my last full week at my current job, working through my huge list of current reads, plotting my triumphant return to YouTube, and preparing to go on holiday. In short, I am so busy and so sleepy. It has certainly been an interesting week for reading, so let’s dive in! Continue reading
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Weekly Wrap-Up: 08 June 2018
Happy Friday! Today is a particularly special Friday because it’s my birthday. I’ve made it to 30 and still don’t feel like an adult. How?? I suspect that at this point, I’ll never be a proper grown up. I also had three pieces of cake for breakfast and am bouncing off the walls — that… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang
I had been hearing so much about The Poppy War via social media and knew I had to try for a copy on NetGalley. I began reading my digital ARC, made it a few chapters in, and bought the book. I can confidently say that this is one of the best books I’ve read this… Continue reading
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Book Review: Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames
Kings of the Wyld is one of those books I’d been hearing about for ages, bought, and then let languish on my bookshelf. So when Bethan from Bethan May Books suggested we buddy read it, I leapt at the opportunity. The rumours are true, friends, this book is just as fantastic as you’ve heard. Continue reading
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Monthly Round-Up: May 2018
I say it every month, but at this point I don’t even care — how is it already June? Where did the last month go? I feel like I’m missing a week or two of May because this is ridiculous. May was a great month for reading — which may account for the time slip… Continue reading
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Weekly Reading Wrap-Up: 25 May 2018
Happy Friday everyone! How is May almost over? Seriously, how? You all may have noticed (or not) that I haven’t been great about updating here for a couple of weeks. I took a mini-hiatus due to some serious stress popping up, but that’s all sorted now! Exciting new to come. Back to business as usual! Continue reading
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