I’m a few months behind, but I’m really proud to say that I’ve finally finished House of Sky and Breath (HOSAB)! With two little ones, including a baby, I haven’t been reading much at all lately. But I did manage to do a reread of the first Crescent City in anticipation of this book – and let […]
Being the huge Grisha fan that I am, Rule of Wolves was one of my most highly anticipated reads of this year. Nina and Nikolai are my favourite characters from the series, and following their perspectives and seeing what they’re up to is always a delight. While I know some people had their reservations about King […]
The Good Things Historical New Adult standalone set right at the beginning of the second World War. It had the feel of a coming of age novel. Evelyn is in her early 20s, just left university, and trying to find her place in the world (something I related to a lot). All while working in […]
The Good Things Solid ending to a good YA fantasy trilogy. The pace was slower in this one compared to the first two, but I don’t think that was detrimental. The plot in this one was more focused on negotiations and wrapping things up rather than endless action and espionage. Loved that Galo and Iria […]
Tiger Daughter is a story of Chinese immigrants, who do what they can do survive after migrating to Australia. Whether it is coping with their crushing pride, unspoken disappointments from losing their previous stature in life, to their children coping with bullying and being different while just trying to live, it covers a lot in a […]
If there’s something that catches my eye fast on Instagram, it’s a book with a beautiful cover. Especially when it’s posted over and over again on bookstagram. Loved by many, I was so keen to finally pick up From Blood and Ash and to meet the famous Poppy and Hawke that had captured everyone’s attention. So […]
The Good Things Book 2 in the Embassy Row trilogy, a YA thriller/ contemporary series. Picks up directly where All Fall Down ended and gets moving. It explores more of Grace’s mother’s secrets and introduced some new mysteries. Like all Ally Carter books, super easy to read. Especially the last half! I’m super intrigued by […]
The Good Things Standalone New Adult urban fantasy set in an alternate version of 1980s London. Aussie author! Writing and plot gave me strong vibes of a cross between The Raven Cycle and The Mortal Instruments. The story was chaotic and bizarre in the best way. Definitely unique! Lots of mythical creatures and lore! I […]
Looking for a more accurate retelling of Mulan, rather than the Disney live action? Look no further than The Magnolia Sword: A Ballad of Mulan! It’s based off the Ballad of Mulan poem from Northern Dynasties China, telling a story of a young girl who dresses up as a male and goes to fight the […]