A review: The Fountains of Silence – Ruta Sepetys

I just adore Ruta Sepetys' writing, having savoured both Between Shades of Gray and Salt to the Sea, I didn't have much doubt that I wouldn't love her newest release, The Fountains of Silence. It's safe to say I was not disappointed. Madrid, 1957. Under the fascist dictatorship of General Francisco Franco, Spain is hiding …

A review: Darkdawn – Jay Kristoff

Well well well, I finally did, I finished the set (rare thing really, I’m notorious for not finishing book series’), I finished The Nevernight Chronicles and ‘byss and blood, I’m in love. I was lucky enough to receive Nevernight - what feels like yonks again - in a book box and instantly fell in love …

An ARC review: Last Girls – Demetra Brodsky

It has been, let's say, a while since I even looked at NetGalley, let alone requested something - which means I was incredibly surprised when I actually got approved for an Arc I'd reqeusted after a few anticipated rejections. Last Girls definitely peaked my interest whilst perusing the titles available; a book about three sisters …

A review: Lost Boy – Christina Henry

I’ve been meaning to read Christina Henry’s book for awhile now, ever since her first novel  Alice’ got released back in 2015 and people praised it for its dark twist. Since then she’s released five books in this vain, including The Lost Boy, and The Girl In Red having been published earlier this year.  I …

A review: Circe – Madeline Miller

The follow up to the acclaimed 2012 Orange Prize for Fiction Winner, Circe was on my radar as soon as it was announced. And although it was released in 2018, I have only just gotten around to digging my claws into this read. And now I’m questioning why on earth I waited so damn long? …

September Wrap Up

Somehow 2019 is flying past (hence why this is already a few days late - restart your blog as you mean to go on!), and honestly, I’m pretty okay with it as it has been a shockingly bad year. More than happy to see it leave and have a fresh go of it in 2020!  …