Tag: fiction

Book Review – Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

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Pages: 535Published: 20th September 2016Genre: Young Adult FantasyContent warnings: Strong violence, sexual references, drug references Kaz Brekker and his crew of deadly outcasts have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew … Continue reading Book Review – Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

Discussion – The Beauty Of Acknowledgements, Author’s Notes, And Associated Paratext

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Hello everyone, I have taken a week away from blogging, but now I am back with a new discussion post which I am excited to share with you! When we read a book, we naturally place almost all of the emphasis on the story contained within it, along with the occasional gush about the cover … Continue reading Discussion – The Beauty Of Acknowledgements, Author’s Notes, And Associated Paratext

Audiobook Review – Becoming by Michelle Obama

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Narrator: Michelle ObamaPublished: 13th November 2018Genre: Autobiography/Memoir In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America - the first African-American to serve in that role - she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive … Continue reading Audiobook Review – Becoming by Michelle Obama

Book Review – The Fear by C.L. Taylor

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Pages: 394Published: 22nd March 2018Genre: Psychological Thriller Lou Wandsworth is used to being headline news as, aged seventeen, she ran away with her 37-year-old teacher, Mike, during a short-lived affair. Now 32, Lou’s life is in tatters - and she resolves to return home to confront Mike for the damage he has caused. But she soon finds that … Continue reading Book Review – The Fear by C.L. Taylor

Book Review – A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes

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Pages: 340Published: 2nd May 2019Genre: Mythological FictionContent warnings: Allusions to sexual exploitation, rape, misogyny, injury detail This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of all of them… In the middle of the night, Creusa wakes to find her beloved Troy engulfed in flames. Ten seemingly endless years of brutal conflict between the … Continue reading Book Review – A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes

Blog Tour Spotlight – Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone

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Hello everyone, It is my turn on the Ultimate Blog Tour for Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone, a story that contains a little bit of everything! Released on 20th April, there are elements of mystery and horror among others, while the cover is striking. Today I am providing a spotlight rather than a review, but thank you to … Continue reading Blog Tour Spotlight – Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone