I'm trying to read more poetry as I really enjoy Amanda Lovelace's works, so I am starting to branch out a bit more in this new-to-me genre. Honeybee is one of these collections that I just finished reading. The poems of this collection focus on the author's love, heartbreak and healing for a young woman,… Continue reading Honeybee by Trista Mateer
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The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
First, I want to apologize for missing posting a few days. I went on holidays and got some much needed r&r. But I'm back, and hopefully posting will continue with se regularity now. On to the book review! As many of you may know, recent hot books have been The Song of Achilles and Circe,… Continue reading The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
This book was fantastic! The plot was great, the characters were amazing, and the ending, never would have seen it coming. Fabulous! A warning to readers though, there are no trigger warnings at the beginning of the book, and I think there really needed to be. So if you are triggered by the following, please… Continue reading Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
This story was excellent! Told from the point of view of 14 year old Arnold Spirit Jr. also known as Junior. Junior was born with Hydrocephalus, a diverseability that causes, seizures, a lisp, and Junior to be smaller in size. Because of his diverseability, Junior is often bullied, not only by other kids on the… Continue reading The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
This book is amazing! Written by the talented Rin Chupeco, author of The Bone Witch trilogy, The Never Tilting World follows the stories of it's four (!) main characters as they journey to the Abyss to fullfill their destinies and heal the Breaking. The story follows Catseye Lan; a noble healer and fighter, her girlfriend… Continue reading The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
A Moonless, Starless Sky: Ordinary Women and Men Fighting Extremisim in Africa by Alexis Okeowo
I have had this book on my book wish list for quite awhile now, and finally ordered it. I was not disappointed. This book is a collection of 4 stories of women and men in different African countries and some of the struggles that they have faced just trying to live their everday lives. From… Continue reading A Moonless, Starless Sky: Ordinary Women and Men Fighting Extremisim in Africa by Alexis Okeowo
The Shadowglass by Rin Chupeco
*SPOILER ALERT!* The Shadowglass is the last book in the Bone Witch trilogy by Rin Chupeco. And it was amazing! This book deftly brought together the past and the present, weaving them into a hard-to-put-down story. I loved this book! I enjoyed the journey following Tea and Kalen as they did whatever it took to… Continue reading The Shadowglass by Rin Chupeco
The Heartforger by Rin Chupeco
The Heartforger is the second novel in the Bone Witch trilogy. The Heartforger focuses a bit more on Khalad and what his abilities as a forger include. Tea needs to help save Prince Kance from a sleeping sickness. Kalen still is suscpcious of Tea and her magic, and the Faceless are about causing trouble. Without… Continue reading The Heartforger by Rin Chupeco
Bloodlust & Bonnets by Emily McGovern
Bloodlust & Bonnets is an absolute delight! It is one of my most favourite graphic novels that I have read so far! The characters are funny and adorable, the plot is fun and quick paced, and the illustrations are well drawn! The story follows Lucy (a proper young lady seeking adventure), Lord Byron (yes THAT… Continue reading Bloodlust & Bonnets by Emily McGovern
Break Your Glass Slippers by Amanda Lovelace
Oh yes! Break Your Glass Slippers is the newest collection of poetry by Amanda Lovelace and it is divine! ***SPOILER ALERT *** This post is going to contain some of my favourite poems from this collection! Firstly, what I loved about this collection was that there were so many poems in it that I related… Continue reading Break Your Glass Slippers by Amanda Lovelace
