Thistle by Cathy Greco takes readers on a captivating journey through the life of the protagonist, exploring themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the enduring power of hope. Greco weaves a rich narrative that delves into the complexities of human emotions and the strength found within unexpected connections. This book was definitely not what I expected! … Continue reading Thistle – A Captivating Journey of Resilience and Discovery
The Desolations of Devil's Acre (#gifted@penguinbooksya ) is the Sixth and final installment in this fantastical series by @ransomriggs About this book: The fate of peculiardom hangs in the balance in this epic conclusion to the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series. The last thing Jacob Portman saw before the world went dark was a terrible, familiar face. … Continue reading The Desolation of Devils Acre
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 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
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
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
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
MYSTERY, MURDER AND MAGIC! Fall back into the world of Augurs and Judges, in a little town called Kilshamble. A little town that has a very big secret. The sequel to Wren hunt that can be read as a standalone and is captivating. I initially thought we will be picking up where we left off … Continue reading The Wicker Light
We are on the brink on November which means we have literally only weeks left in this year, before publishers swarm us with new amazing adventures and stories for 2020. And as with all things festive, it's the time of the year where budgets and wish lists become a continuous topic of discussion. And with so many great books out there, what is a girl to do?
Humming the intro of Aladdin in my head I reach for this novel, high expectations and coffee in the hand I settle in to travel to one of the world's richest places (both in culture and magic) in this highly anticipated debut of 2019.
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