Sunday 31 December 2023
Friday 29 December 2023
My Priority TBR of 2024 (Blogmas 2023 - Day 29)
Thursday 28 December 2023
Anticipated Releases for 2024 (Blogmas 2023 - Day 28)
Sunday 24 December 2023
Favourite book of November 2023 - Review (Blogmas 2023 - Day 24)
Saturday 23 December 2023
Favourite book of October 2023 - Review (Blogmas 2023 - Day 23)
Friday 22 December 2023
Maskerade (Discworld #18 , Witches #5) by Terry Pratchett - A Review
Favourite book of September 2023 - Review (Blogmas 2023 - Day 22)
Rating: 5 Stars
Thursday 21 December 2023
Favourite book of August 2023 - Review (Blogmas 2023 - Day 21)
Rating: 4 Stars
About the book:
Times have changed for Alwyn Scribe. Once an outlaw, he’s now a spymaster and sworn protector of Lady Evadine Courlain, whose visions of a demonic apocalypse have earned her the fanatical devotion of the faithful.
Yet Evadine’s growing fame has put her at odds with both Crown and Covenant. As trouble brews in the kingdom, both seek to exploit her position for their own ends.
Sent to the Duchy of Alundia to put down a rebellion, Alwyn must rely on old instincts to fight for his new cause. Deadly feuds and ancient secrets are laid bare as war erupts, a war that will decide the fate of the Kingdom of Albermaine and, perhaps, prevent the coming of the prophesied Second Scourge.
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Favourite book of July 2023 - Review (Blogmas 2023 - Day 20)
Tuesday 19 December 2023
The Ballad Of Never After (Once Upon A Broken Heart #2) by Stephanie Garber - A Review
“In the morning, you can forget it. You can go back to pretending you don't like me, and I can pretend that I don't care. But for tonight, let me pretend you're mine.”
― Stephanie Garber, The Ballad of Never After
I love the stories that Stephanie Garber writes. They are so whimsical and magical and The Ballad Of Never After was no exception.
It had been over a year since I had read Once Upon A Broken Heart and I have missed Jacks...
Jacks and Evangeline are working again together to break another curse and I couldn't get enough of them. Their banter, their fights and the fact that they cannot admit their feelings for each other... I don't have words.
In this book we got to know more about the characters and the world and I really liked that. The ending of the book was both excellent and very frustrating at the same time.
I must start reading book 3, A Curse for True Love immediately.
Rating: 5 Stars
About the book:
Not every love is meant to be.
After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again. Now that she’s discovered her own magic, Evangeline believes she can use it to restore the chance at happily ever after that Jacks stole away.
But when a new terrifying curse is revealed, Evangeline finds herself entering into a tenuous partnership with the Prince of Hearts again. Only this time, the rules have changed. Jacks isn’t the only force Evangeline needs to be wary of. In fact, he might be the only one she can trust, despite her desire to despise him.
Instead of a love spell wreaking havoc on Evangeline’s life, a murderous spell has been cast. To break it, Evangeline and Jacks will have to do battle with old friends, new foes, and a magic that plays with heads and hearts. Evangeline has always trusted her heart, but this time she’s not sure she can. . . .
Favourite book of June 2023 - Review (Blogmad 2023 - Day 19)
Monday 18 December 2023
Favourite book of May 2023 - Review (Blogmas 2023 - Day 18)
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbemt is a Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) book and it is the 1st in the Crowns of Nyaxia duology.
The Serpent and The Wings of Night is a book that I had heard many great things about and I was very intrigued. When I got the chance to read it, I didn't hesitate and thankfully because I loved it.
First of all this book is really addicting and you can easily binge it. I loved the world-building, the setting and of course the characters and the great dynamics between them. The book is action packed with a lot of banter, tension and spice. It has a slow burn rivals-to-friends-to-lovers romance that I loved and very complicated family dynamics.
The ending was unexpected and you will definitely need to have book 2 ready to continue. Thankfully I had.
If you didn't guess, I loved this book and It became a new favourite.
About the book:
Sunday 17 December 2023
Favourite book of April 2023 - Review (Blogmas 2023 - Day 17)
- Before the coffee gets cold
- Tales from the cafe
- Before your memory fades
- Before we say goodbye
Saturday 16 December 2023
Favourite book of March 2023 - Review (Blogmas 2023 - Day 16)
Friday 15 December 2023
Short Books To Read If You Need To Catch Up On Your Reading Goal (Blogmas 2023 - Day 15)
Have you reached your Goodreads goal for the year or your reading goal in general?
I have, but in case you haven't and you still want to, here are some short book recommendations to help you with that.
1. Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
This is a YA romance book which is around 350 pages but very quick to read and really really good too.
2. Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
These are around 200 pages and they have magical realism elements. Currently there are 4 books in this series translated in English
3. Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama
This is a manga and it's the 1st one that I read and I really liked it.
You can also read any manga or comic/graphic novel series that you like as they are usually short in length.
4. Middle Grade books are also a good idea since they are usually short and easy reads. Some of my favourites are Neil Gaiman's Coraline & The Graveyard Book as well as the Roald Dahl books.
5. Christmas or Holiday themed books in general that are usually quick reads and heartwarming as well.
6. Novellas are also a good choice. Some recommendations are The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells or A Monk and Robot series by Becky Chambers
7. Lastly, you can read some classics such as Animal Farm , The Great Gatsby, Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde or A Christmas Carol.