Where do I begin with the year that has ended? Last year was many things for me but it mostly centred around books. I was able to attend BookCon in New York where I met so many authors and people; Victoria Aveyard, Laini Taylor, Deborah Harkness and V.E. Schwab and I was also able to … Continue reading 2018 Wrap Up & 2019 Goals…
Read I'm quite proud of myself this month. I read what I set out to but I'm starting to flag a little. Every time I picked a book up this month, I struggled to get into it - with the exception of These Rebel Waves which blew me away. Least favourite and biggest struggle this … Continue reading November Wrap Up…
'These Rebel Waves' by Sara Raasch Synopsis: Adeluna is a soldier. Five years ago, she helped the magic-rich island of Grace Loray overthrow its oppressor, Argrid, a country ruled by religion. When an Argridian delegate vanishes during peace talks with Grace Loray’s new Council, Argrid demands brutal justice—but Lu suspects something more dangerous is at work. … Continue reading These Rebel Waves…
This was my first 'hangover recovery' box from Faecrate. I saw they'd done a few for other fandoms prior to the announcement of this one and I had always hoped they would do a box for Kingdom of Ash. I'm so glad they did! Before the sales went live for this box, they released early … Continue reading Faecrate’s ‘Kingdom of Ash Hangover Recovery Kit’ box…
'The Bird and the Blade' by Megan Bannen cut me up. Synopsis: As a slave in the Kipchak Khanate, Jinghua has lost everything: including her freedom… until the kingdom is conquered by enemy forces and she finds herself an unlikely conspirator in the escape of Prince Khalaf and his irascible father across the vast Mongol Empire. … Continue reading The Bird and the Blade…
Shelflove Crate's 'Magic and Mischief' is such a fitting theme for the month of October. There are so many things/items that could be included under this and it was like a dark Christmas opening the box! Included was: • Witch's Brew coffee by Love You More Studio • A Darker Shade of Magic inspired beanie … Continue reading Shelflove’s ‘Magic and Mischief’ box…
'Give The Dark My Love' by Beth Revis was perfect for my black soul. Synopsis: When seventeen-year-old Nedra Brysstain leaves her home in the rural, northern territories of Lunar Island to attend the prestigious Yugen Academy, she has only one goal in mind: learn the trade of medicinal alchemy. A scholarship student, Nedra doesn't quite … Continue reading Give The Dark My Love…
This was only my second Faecrate box (custom charges are tough) but I was excited for it! I saw the Six of Crows art and nearly lost my mind over it. Included was: • Exclusive Six of Crows crossbody tote designed by Gabriella Bujdoso • Exclusive Percy Jackson pop socket and sticker designed by Leaphere … Continue reading Faecrate’s ‘Band of Misfits’ box…
As always, I was eager to receive my LitJoy Crate and this box was no exception. 'Dark Fairytale' is right up my street for themes and I checked the tracking on the box everyday until it was delivered. Included was: • Exclusive Labyrinth inspired coin purse by LitJoy • Exclusive Hocus Pocus pillow case by … Continue reading LitJoy Crate’s ‘Dark Fairytale’ box…
'Mirage' by Somaiya Daud is a short book without much intrigue. Synopsis: In a star system dominated by the brutal Vathek empire, eighteen-year-old Amani is a dreamer. She dreams of what life was like before the occupation; she dreams of writing poetry like the old-world poems she adores. But when adventure comes for Amani, it is … Continue reading Mirage…
