The Gilded Ones

Thank you to @penguinbooksya for sending me a copy of this book. (and some other goodies) I have been wanting to read this since I've first seen the synopsis on Goodreads. This beautiful cover binds a powerful story of a world where girls are outcasts by blood and warriors by choice. This West African inspired fantasy series … Continue reading The Gilded Ones

Chain of Iron

Chain of Iron by @cassieclare1 (#gifted@panmacmillansakids ) has been one of my must reads since I've finished Chain of Gold last year. I have fallen in love with this story world and it's old - timey feel, fantastical quotes and it's mind churning plot twists. This is a fandom that has completely swept me up! I wasn't the … Continue reading Chain of Iron

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

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

The world’s favourite love story – a review of the Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

"who am I? And how, I wonder, will this story end? Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook From the book to the movie, there are very few people who do not know about this story. Everyone remembers the moment they first experienced this phenomenal tale of true love. It became a movement. Growing up, I recall girls … Continue reading The world’s favourite love story – a review of the Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

You are whisked away to a magical world, to participate in trials for a mysterious society. They're only requirement is that you have a unique and wondrous knack. What is your knack?  For those of you who haven't read Nevermoor yet, a Knack is a super talent😁 and mine is drinking coffee and coming up … Continue reading Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow