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Loveless by Alice Oseman Georgia has never been in love, never kissed anyone, never even had a crush – but as a fanfic-obsessed romantic she’s sure she’ll find her person one day. As she starts university with her best friends, Pip and Jason, in a whole new town far from home, Georgia’s ready… Continue reading Book Thoughts: Loveless by Alice Oseman
So I feel like I’ve been ranting about YA fantasy on my blog quite a bit lately and how I never quite enjoy it as much as I’d like. I recently read Raybearer however and it reminded me that there is good YA fantasy out there. I feel like Raybearer is quite popular… Continue reading Book Thoughts: Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko
Fine? Fine.... Yeah, fine, I think that’s where I stand with this world having finished Clockwork Angel, my first Cassandra Clare novel. I ended up giving this 3 stars because I can’t say that I hated it as I found it relatively enjoyable and easy to read in the moment but… Continue reading Book Thoughts (and ranting): Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Right, I mentioned in my December Wrap Up that I had some thoughts on The Court of Miracles by Kester Grant and here they are. In short - I didn't enjoy this book. I gave it 2 stars and that feels generous because those stars weren't for the characters or story. It was a… Continue reading The Court of Miracles by Kester Grant
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown ★★★★ The first in an immersive fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore in which a grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee find themselves on a collision course to murder each other despite their growing attraction—from debut author Roseanne A. Brown. Perfect for fans… Continue reading Book Thoughts: A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown
Queen of Coin and Whispers by Helen Corcoran ★★★★ When teenage queen Lia inherits her corrupt uncle’s bankrupt kingdom, she brings a new spymaster into the fold ... Xania, who takes the job to avenge her murdered father. Faced with dangerous plots and hidden enemies, can Lia and Xania learn to rely on each another,… Continue reading Queen of Coin and Whispers by Helen Corcoran
Tuesdays Are Just As Bad by Cethan Leahy ★★★★ "What would you do if you were haunted by yourself?" When Adam wakes in hospital after a failed suicide attempt, he finds that he is not alone. In his room is someone only he can see and hear. Tied together by an invisible bond, Adam on… Continue reading Book Thoughts: Tuesdays Are Just As Bad by Cethan Leahy
I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver ★★★★★ When Ben De Backer comes out to their parents as nonbinary, they're thrown out of their house and forced to move in with their estranged older sister, Hannah, and her husband, Thomas, whom Ben has never even met. Struggling with an anxiety disorder compounded by… Continue reading Book Thoughts: I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta ★★★★★ A boy comes to terms with his identity as a mixed-race gay teen - then at university he finds his wings as a drag artist, The Black Flamingo. A bold story about the power of embracing your uniqueness. Sometimes, we need to take charge, to stand… Continue reading Book Thoughts: The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley by Shaun David Hutchinson I wrote a blog post not that long ago, I believe it was a book tag, where one of the questions was about the last book that made you cry. I couldn’t recall any books when answering that but I know now! This… Continue reading Book Thoughts: The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley by Shaun David Hutchinson
Rambles by the Puddleside 