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October 10, 2021
Book Review: Landfill Mountains (2021)
Landfill Mountains by Rab Ferguson
Despite his lover’s protests, the prince begins to chop away at the first of many trees. He will clear this forest, and build a city upon the land: the greatest city the world has ever seen.
I was so excited to win this book! The cover instantly caught my eye and I really liked the theme of the giveaway. And talk about one amazing opener. Wow.
From the start, this book is absolutely engrossing. The prologue was so good I reread it twice. It hit me....
Book Review: Dark (2019)
Dark (Blood Moon, Texas Shifters, #1) by Kat Kinney
‘Just like in fairy tales, I was now the monster who couldn’t be destroyed.’
Okay, paging all my werewolf-loving sistren, this is the book for you! Talk about fun, magical, romantic and paranormal! Welcome to a world were weres (heheh) are part of society; some are born, some are Bitten. There are also vampires, and in this world the sun keeps them in line.
From the start, I really enjoyed Hayden and Ethan’s chemistry. Talk about s...
October 7, 2021
Book Review: Partners in Crime (2021)
Partners in Crime by Rachel Bowdler
I have adored all of Rachel Bowdler’s novellas that I’ve read so far and she’s definitely becoming one of my go-to authors for a lovely romance read. I totally recommend her books!
Firstly, how bloody gorgeous is this cover? I’m absolutely obsessed with it. I picked up the Kindle version of this one with the other cover, but I’m definitely grabbing a copy of the paperback because I am straight up HEART EYES for this cover. Strong noir, graphic novel ...
September 22, 2021
Poetry Review: Scarlet Shadows (2019)
Scarlet Shadows by Scylla Grand
‘the woman fed us wine and bread
and hungry, I should eat my fill
but food so fine could not be mine
I ate, but I was starving still.’
All I could think about whilst reading this collection was John Keats and ‘Bright Star’, haha. Good poetry makes me think of good poetry, what can I say?
Like, I am absolutely in awe of Scylla Grand’s poetry. I mean:
‘I shudder and rip
the skin off my flesh –
illusory mesh
decided by script.’
How amazing are these ...
September 19, 2021
Poetry Review: Golden Threads (2021)
Golden Threads: Collection of Poetry by Stjepan Varesevac Cobets
Someone forgot about us,
And we spread like weeds
I’m a huge fan of poetry, in all its wonderful forms and rhythms and it is a truth universally acknowledged that I must try as much poetry as I can.
I had Stjepan Varesevac Cobets’ science fiction added to my reading list already, but I only realised today that he has poetry, too! So I was really curious to check out his poems and dove right in. They’re fantastic! Like, freaking...
September 13, 2021
Book Review: Trail Markers (2021)
He would lay down his life, though, before he would let Hell have his brother.
I really should read Westerns more than I do. I love Western films and shows, especially space Westerns i.e. Firefly, but for some reason I just haven’t read many. The first thing I’ll say is that I should have bought the paperback because this is a large tome and for larger books, I tend to sink into them faster in paperback. So, I will definitely be rereading this one once I get m...
September 12, 2021
Book Review Roundup
The Tap-Dancing Pigeon of Covent Garden by Serena Hassan
Oh my goodness, this book is just the cutest. A pigeon, just out of the nest, learns what life is like in the big city and discovers that his passion and joy rests with dancing and song. This book is filled with gorgeous art and fun prose, definitely worth a read!
The Gift Of Life II: Darkness Follows by Sean Stevens
As I embark,
upon this lesson,
left or right,
adverse progression
POETRY IS JUST FREAKING GROOVY OKAY?
It wo...
September 10, 2021
New Release: Go For Broke
Cady Blackwell is a victim of her own bad judgment: dating the biggest losers, attracting a stalker, and unknowingly accepting a job that’s gotta be illegal. She can’t quit until she finds a way to protect herself from being framed for her bosses’ crimes, plus she wants to stay alive and out of prison. But nothing’s easy when she’s distracted by a charming financier and a f-boy detective. She’s in way over her head, and she’s fighting for her life. Her only chan...
September 8, 2021
Book Review: I Love You S’more (2021)
I Love You S’more by Wendy Dalrymple
She wanted to remember this moment forever, no matter what happened after the weekend. The sound of the night. The scent of the pine logs burning in the fire. His gorgeous, fun, friendly smile, still perfect and imperfect all at once after all these years. Even the way that their sons had become fast friends in the same way that she and Julian had. She didn’t want it to end.
What a sweet, wholesome, perfect-for-the-summer romance! I Love You S’More ...
August 29, 2021
Book Review: Along for the Ride (2021)
Along for the Ride by Rachel Bowdler
“Are you sure you want tae do this, Stripes? I’m not bringing you back if you get cold feet halfway to Dover.”
Oh my gosh, this is the perfect summer romance read. Fancy a day at the beach? Bring this book. Going on a hike? Bring this book. Going to the café? Yup, this book is perfect with your iced coffee! If you want escapism, sunshine, romance and sweet joy, this the book to read!
I really loved Rachel Bowdler’s Paint Me Yours, and I’m so happ...
