'Fierce Fairytales' by Nikita Gill Published: 11th September 2018 Format: Hardback, 176 pages Synopsis: Traditional fairytales are rife with cliches and gender stereotypes: beautiful, silent princesses; ugly, jealous, and bitter villainesses; girls who need rescuing; and men who take all the glory. But in this rousing new prose and poetry collection, Nikita Gill gives Once Upon … Continue reading Fierce Fairytales…
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Vengeful…
'Vengeful' by V.E. Schwab was full of feeling and bite. Synopsis: It's been five years since the events that saw Eli being captured and Victor being resurrected by Sydney. Not much has changed, except that Eli is now both a prisoner and a consultant to EON - a police force dedicated to neutralising EO's. Victor's … Continue reading Vengeful…
Grace & Fury…
'Grace & Fury' by Tracy Banghart is the 'Just A Girl' by No Doubt of the book world. Synopsis: Serina has been training all her life to become a Grace, a human trophy, an example of the perfect woman. Serina is calm and demure, resigned to her fate for it's better to accept. Her sister, … Continue reading Grace & Fury…
The Love Factory…
Blog Tour 'The Love Factory' by Elaine Proctor should be nominated for an award. Synopsis: Anna is a mother and wife first and a writer second. When her husband is laid off from his job, Anna has to rethink her comfortable life. After picking up a sexy novel of her Nonna's, Anna gets the idea to … Continue reading The Love Factory…
Wild Beauty…
'Wild Beauty' by Anna-Marie McLemore was not what I imagined it to be. For generations, the women of La Pradera have lost the ones they loved too much. They are confined to the estate and have made the grounds beautiful with their flowering powers. When five cousins find out they all love the same girl, … Continue reading Wild Beauty…
Flame in the Mist…
'Flame in the Mist' by Renee Ahdieh was an immersive read. I got caught up in this world within a couple of pages and after that I couldn't put it down. Mariko is a bride to be who survives a threat on her life on her journey to her new home. She survives by pure … Continue reading Flame in the Mist…