judging a book by its cover
Hey everyone! Last month was intense for me personally with the move from Japan back to the UK. I thought all the stress would be actually leaving the country and I would come back to 10 days in isolation for non stop reading, I was so wrong. It’s literally been non stop chaos since I […]
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Title: MercurialAuthor: Naomi HughesGenre: Fiction/ Fantasy/ YASource: NetGalleyRating: 4/5 Favourite Quote: ‘She was fire, she was mercury, she was death.’ *I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley.* The Destroyer is feared by all, her blood filled with mercury, she is a weapon of pure destruction used by the […]
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Title: UnlockedAuthor: Casey L. BondGenre: Fiction/ Fantasy/ YA/ Fairytale RetellingSource: Author Recommendation Rating: 3/5 Favourite Quote: ‘The stench of the dead got worse the farther I went. It was time to leave. Forget more food or my herbs, I needed to depart this place immediately. I covered my mouth and nose with my shirt, but when […]
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Hey everyone! 😺 Hope you’re all having a better book month than me! I’ve got to be honest, I’ve been very distracted this month with everything going on, we are officially moving back to the UK from Japan and it’s been super stressful. I haven’t been able to concentrate on my reviews so I haven’t […]
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Title: To Kill a KingdomAuthor: Alexandra ChristoGenre: Fiction/ Fantasy/ YA/ Fairytale RetellingSource: Goodreads RecommendationRating: 5/5 Favourite Quote: ‘In the pits of our souls – if I amuse myself with the notion that I have a soul – Elian and I aren’t so different. Two kingdoms that have come with responsibilities we each have trouble bearing. Him, […]
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Title: The Palace of Lost MemoriesAuthor: C.J. ArcherGenre: Fiction/ Fantasy/ YASource: Author RecommendationRating: 4/5 Favourite Quote: “Trying to keep an eye on me, Captain?”“You require both eyes.” He headed up the stairs leaving me staring at his broad back and shoulders, wondering if he’d been flirting with me or threatening me.” Josie can’t help but […]
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Title: The BeautifulAuthor: Renee AhdiehGenre: Fiction/ Fantasy/ YA/ Vampire RomanceSource: NetGalleyRating: 3/5 Favourite Quote: ‘She could not be certain what hand of Fate continued placing Sebastien Saint Germain in her path. Perhaps it was a test. God’s penance for her most grievous sin, that a boy shrouded in darkness would force her to see the […]
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Title: A Deal with the Elf KingAuthor: Elise KovaGenre: Fiction/ Fantasy/ YA/ RomanceSource: Kindle RecommendationRating: 4/5 Favourite Quote: ‘Nature requires balance. It’s because of me that the seasons will turn in Midscape – there can be life itself. “You are my antithesis, Luella. You are the queen of life.” “And you are the king of […]
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Title: A Curse so Dark and LonelyAuthor: Brigid KemmererGenre: Fantasy/ YA/ Fairytale Retelling/ FantasySource: Goodreads RecommendationRating: 5/5 Favourite Quote: ‘”They need me. Can’t you understand that? That they need me? Can you?”I press my forehead against the door. Her pain reaches me through the wood, tightening my own chest and dredging memories of my family. “Yes. […]
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Title: The Wrong GirlAuthor: C.J. ArcherGenre: Fiction/ Fantasy/ YA/Historical FantasySource: Kindle UnlimitedRating: 4/5 Favourite Quote: ‘”But you can control your fire, can’t you?”He lifted his gaze to mine. “The sparks and heat come only when I’m very angry. Or so I thought.”“You’re not angry now.”He turned away. “No.”“Then.. why? I don’t understand.”“It’s not important.”“It is […]
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Title: FirefrostAuthor: Camille LongleyGenre: Fiction/ Fantasy/ YA/ Romance/ MagicSource: NetGalleyRating: 5/5 Favourite Quote: ‘”Fire isn’t evil. We all use fire, to cook, to light and warm our homes. Without fire, humankind wouldn’t survive.”“But it is evil to use it like this. To be tainted by it. To let it enter the blood.”“I won’t apologise for […]
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Title: Damnation (Tales of Cinder #3) Author: M.J. Haag Genre: Fiction/ Romance/ Fantasy/ YA/ Fairytale Source: Kindle Unlimited Rating: 4/5 Favourite Quote: ‘Too much sarcasm laced my words, and her resulting smile should have struck fear in me. I was too blindly angry, though. “You test me?” Glancing at her, I snorted. “What will you […]
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a thousand lives, one lifetime 