Hello everyone, It is that time of the month where I take part in another tag, and I have Hannah's blog to thank for discovering this one. I really like history and after reading the prompts and her answers, I knew that I simply must give this one a go! This tag originated on booktube … Continue reading The Ancient History Book Tag
Pages: 416Published: 29th April 2021Genre: Crime ThrillerContent warnings: Sexual assault storyline, descriptions of rape, drug references When an Oxford student accuses one of the university's professors of sexual assault, DI Adam Fawley's team think they've heard it all before. But they couldn't be more wrong. Because this time, the predator is a woman and the shining star of the … Continue reading Book Review – The Whole Truth by Cara Hunter
Hello everyone, All of a sudden we find ourselves in August and - in the Northern hemisphere at least - rapidly heading towards the tail end of a summer that seemed only to begin a very short time ago. There is a lot to look forward to in the time ahead, but here I am … Continue reading Monthly Wrap-Up – July 2021
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
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
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
Hello everyone, No matter how much time in our lives we dedicate to reading, there are always the occasional words we find ourselves encountering for the very first time and have no idea what they mean. Fortunately, for those of us who own a Kindle, we have the Vocabulary Builder feature, which allows us to … Continue reading Kindle Vocabulary Builder #9
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
Hello everyone, Another month has passed and just like that we are now halfway through 2021! In keeping with the year I have had so far, June was super busy but ultimately rewarding, with lots of outdoor adventures mixed in with productivity on the writing front. It was my first full month of living independently … Continue reading Monthly Wrap-Up – June 2021
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
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