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
In a world filled with stories and legends, what would you do if all the stories were true? Welcome to the World of Shadow hunters. Thank you to Pan Macmillan SA Kids for gifting me a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. I wanted to hate this … Continue reading Chain of Gold
MY HEART IS SHATTERED!Buddy reading this book has giving me the opportunity to delve into the many layers of this book and experience it in a completely different way. This is truly a book for everyone. But mostly I feel this book should be part of EVERY SCHOOL CURRICULUM. This book is a beautiful kind … Continue reading The Boy who steals Houses
Welcome to a world made dangerous by the sea and by those who wish to profit from it. Where a young girl must find her place and her family while trying to survive a world built for men. Take a high seas adventure with me in a world filled with pirates, treasure and plot twists … Continue reading Fable Book review
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