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Kosmos en Komete

(#gifted @penguinbookssouthafrica @lapa_uitgewers ) I have been going through a tough time lately and was very grateful that this beautiful poetry collection showed up on doorstep on Wednesday. This gorgeous book contains a moving collection of Afrikaans poems. Deep, emotional and transcendent, I couldn't help but relate. Make sure you pick up this beautiful book for … Continue reading Kosmos en Komete

Do this for you

What is one gift you are giving yourself this year? Thank you to Jonathan Ball Publishers for gifting me a copy in exchange for an honest review. Well besides good coffee☕😉 I am giving myself the gift of selfcare. That for me includes (unfortunately) a strict diet and exercise. But boy do I struggle. I … Continue reading Do this for you

A Vow so Bold and Deadly

I finally got my copy of A Vow so Bold and Deadly by @brigidkemmerer and now I can't wait to dive right into it💕🤩 @octothorpereaderleorak and I have been counting down the days for this one, being the loyal #cursebreakers that we are. This is definitely one of my favorite story worlds and I can't wait to see what Emberfall's … Continue reading A Vow so Bold and Deadly

Percy Jackson en die Weerlig Dief

A huge thank you to @penguinbooksya for #gifting me a copy of Percy Jackson en die Weerlig dief. So for those who don't know, English is my second language. I'm raised and taught in Afrikaans. That being said I tend to read more English. I do enjoy Afrikaans books, but our variety is a bit limited when it comes … Continue reading Percy Jackson en die Weerlig Dief

Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow

With the next installment recently announced, what better time to talk about the wonderful world of Nevermoor. Thank you to PanMacmillan SA Kids for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I'm absolutely blown away. I finished this beautiful book and now I need more. This has become my … Continue reading Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow

A Court of Silver Flames

A powerful story hidden under a mountain of smut I'm pretty sure by now most of you know I'm a huge fan of this series. And honestly I have been suffering for 2 years since finishing the last one. So the moment this book arrived at my door I squealed, and phoned my husband to … Continue reading A Court of Silver Flames

King of Elfhame

So let me start by saying I nearly gave up on finishing this series. I was so excited about reading this book, I even opted for a special edition by a very popular book box company. I was so excited, it was a gift from my husband for Christmas. As pre-orders go, I was really … Continue reading King of Elfhame

Burning girls

Are you the superstitious kind? Do you easily walk through graveyards? Either way this is a book you do not want to miss out on. A big thank you to @penguinbookssa for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Now as we all know, I can't even watch a … Continue reading Burning girls

Wundersmith – The Calling of Morrigan Crow

Do you see the glow? It's the Wunder. It's calling to you. The sequel to Nevermoor: The trials of Morrigan Crow was jampacked and riveting. We return to Nevermoor to join Morrigan at the start of her new year at the Wunderous Society. But it goes miserably. As a cursed child, Morrigan has gotten use … Continue reading Wundersmith – The Calling of Morrigan Crow

Flexitarian Foodie

A huge thank you to @penguinbookssouthafrica for #gifting me a copy of this book. So when this amazing #bookmail arrived, hubby and I were ecstatic! We both hate diets and love comfort food, and with my gluten challenges we have been struggling a bit to find great recipes to build a meal plan around. Eating … Continue reading Flexitarian Foodie