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InstaReview: Soulless
Werewolves and vampires and mysteries, oh my!
[Caption] When reading this book, the first thing you should know is that it’s comedic🎭, then it’s romantic😚. Secondly, it’s set in a steampunk⚙️ world, but there isn’t a lot of talk about the technology in that world. Third, there are werewolves🐺 and vampires, and a mystery.
So, while the beginning of the novel makes it out to have a lot more action – and although there are a lot of action…
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InstaReview: Something New
InstaReview… Graphic Novel + True Story = Something New
[Caption] Though I’ve read graphic novels in the past, they were usually comic books or Manga, so reading this type – a true story in cartoon form – was only slightly foreign. Something New by Lucy Kinsley, tells the story of the planning of her wedding👰 and events leading up to the big day.
It’s such a well-written (and drawn) book, with lots of funny moments as she tries to unravel the…
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InstaReview: My Lady Jane
✨Take history🇬🇧, magic and just a bit of comedy, and you’ve got the formula for My Lady Jane
[Caption] ✨Take history🇬🇧, magic and just a bit of comedy, and you’ve got the formula for My Lady Jane. Written by three authors – Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows – the story is told from three different perspective – King Edward, Lady Jane and Lord Gifford (call him G🐎). There are shapeshifters (Eðians), a dastardly plot, a jealous older sister, a lot of blueberries, a trip to…
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A Year of Owl Crate
Last year, I thought to try out a few book boxes because I wanted some good books to read…
Last year, I thought to try out a few book boxes because I wanted some good books to read. This month marks one year since I started Owl Crate.
Owl Crate sends a book a month in addition to a few bookish items. It’s introduced me to some wonderful new authors and bookish products, and it’s something to look out for every month.
It’s introduced me to a lovely tea shop – Adagio Teas– and the…
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InstaReview: Dream On
The second book in the Silver Trilogy by Kerstin Gier, Dream On, continues with the dream travels of Liv and her new friends.
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Philly - A Weekend
There was a part of me that assumed I couldn’t travel on my own, and it was that part of me that I wanted to challenge. Travelling with friends is fun – as long as you and the friends are compatible travelling companions, and I’m lucky to have some good friends that are great travel buddies. Still, I wondered what it would be like to set my own pace, to wake up at 11 am and spend three hours…
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InstaReview: Heartstone
You’ve got your dragons, sassy heroine and dashing hero; but layer that on top of Pride and Prejudice and set it in an alternative historical time and you’ve got quite a fantastic novel.
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InstaReview: The Sun is Also a Star
InstaReview: The Sun is Also a Star
Every since I read the NTY article on it,I have been intrigued with the 36 questions that gave you an intimate look into anyone’s life – even strangers. Just the idea of it was really intriguing, so, after reading rave reviews about The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon, and the fact that she integrated this study in her story, I had to add it to my TBR pile. Then, after seeing that it was one of…
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InstaReview: By Your Side & On The Fence
A look at two @kasiewest novels that I read recently - By Your Side & On the Fence.
[Caption – formatted] A look at two @kasiewest novels that I read recently – By Your Side & On the Fence. 💏
In By Your Side, Autumn, who has protective parents, managed to gain their approvals to go away with her friends for the long weekend. Unfortunately, she’s stuck in the library 📚 with no phone 📵, and Dax – the anti-social assumed violent guy 💪 from her school.
It was EXTREMELY difficult…
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InstaReview: Jackaby & The Distance Between us
InstaReview: Jackaby & The Distance Between us
Starting the year with a good read really sets the tone for the rest of the year. So, I was very pleased that this year started with two very good reads in two completely different genres!
