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It Sounded Better In My Head by Nina Kenwood | Spoiler Free Book Review

October 26, 2020

Hai Beautiful! I love a good coming-of-age novel! This was the most fun I’ve had reading a young adult contemporary in a long time. It was raw with feeling, emotion and youthful ignorance. Every young woman can learn from this novel and everyone who’s lived this can laugh and enjoy the experience. Goodreads Summary When her parents announce their impending divorce, Natalie can’t understand why no one is fighting, or at least mildly upset. Then Zach and Lucy, her two […]

All The Invisible Things by Orlagh Collins | Spoiler-Free Book Reveiw

May 20, 2020

Hai Beautiful! This book is queer and I’M HERE FOR IT! So I actually read the blurb for this novel but it was for a video so I didn’t go in completely blind, but I didn’t know anything else about it. Blurb: Vetty’s family is moving back to London, and all she can think about is seeing Pez again. They were inseparable when they were small – roaming the city in the long summers, sharing everything. But everyone’s telling her […]

Why I DNFd Wearing Paper Dresses (by Anne Brinsden) – Kind of, but not really a review

December 22, 2019February 4, 2020

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Disclaimer: the fact that This novel was sent to me by Bloomsbury publishing does not impact my review/ post/ opinion in any way shape or form. Heyo Bookaholics! Kind of, but not really a review… The cover of this novel is gorgeous! The story sounds interesting and thrilling. I love reading Aussie fiction, especially those set in the bush and from the perspective of people who’ve lived in the outback. Although, the writing style of this novel, perspective and speed […]

Dark Blade by Steve Feasey | Spoiler Free Book Review

August 27, 2019August 28, 2019

Disclaimer: I received an advanced copy of this novel from Bloomsbury publishing prior to the July 11th (UK)/ August 15th (ANZ) release. Heyo Bookaholics! The perfect new middle-grade obsession! Dark Blade by Steve Feasey is a well-executed, quick read of a novel, and although flawed, I find that many middle-grade novels are in order to keep the story moving and the reader engaged. Perfect for fans of the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson series. I would 100% recommend this novel […]

What Momma Left Me by Renée Watson | Spoiler Free Book Review

March 4, 2019

Heyo Bookaholics! An oldie but a goodie! Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Bloomsbury Publishing for sending me this novel for review. It was released in America on the 8th of January (my birthday!). Was first published by Bloomsbury USA in February of 2012, and has been re-released this year Blurb: Rediscover Newbery Honor- and Coretta Scott King Author Award-winner Renée Watson’s heart-rending debut, about one girl’s journey to reconnect to joy. Serenity is good at keeping secrets, […]

Fierce Fragile Hearts by Sarah Barnard | Spoiler Free Book Review

February 12, 2019

Heyo Bookaholics! New Year, Same Books, New TBR! Disclaimer: This book was sent to me by Pan Macmillan Australia and #OzYABloggers as a review copy for a blog tour. I’m back! This isn’t part of our usual scheduled programming but I promised to deliver you a review for Fierce Fragile Hearts by Sara Barnard today. This book made me laugh, cry, and contemplate life in different ways. ABOUT THE BOOK: Fierce Fragile Hearts is the stunning companion novel to Sara Barnard’s […]

Fierce Fragile Hearts by Sarah Barnard | Author Interview

February 11, 2019

Heyo Bookaholics! New Year, Same Books, New TBR! Before I begin, I’d like to extend a huge huge thank you to Pan Macmillan Australia and #AusYABloggers for the opportunity to partake in this wonderful book tour. Today is the first day if the blog tour for Fierce Fragile Hearts, a novel by Sara Barnard to be published on the 12th of February 2019. This novel is the sequel to Beautiful Broken Things but can be read alone, much like I did. […]

All Of This Is True by Lygia Day Peñaflor|Non-Spoiler Book Review

June 11, 2018

The advanced copy of this book was kindly sent to me by Bloomsbury Publishing and was released on the 15th of May 2018. Heyo Bookaholics! I was so fascinated by this book when I received it. I was so excited to read this that I even posted a First Impressions One-Book Haul a couple weeks ago, and in this review, I’ll compare my thoughts from that post to my final thoughts after reading this book. Goodreads Blurb: Miri Tan loved […]

Reign the Earth by A.C.Gaughen | Semi-Spoiler Book Review

May 14, 2018

This book was kindly sent to me from Bloomsbury late last year in exchange for an honest review. It was released on the 30th of January 2018 and is approximately 340 pages. Heyo Bookaholics! TWO REVIEWS IN TWO WEEKS?!!! Damn, I am on a roll and so so proud of myself! Goodreads Summary: Shalia is a proud daughter of the desert, but after years of devastating war with the adjoining kingdom, her people are desperate for peace. Willing to trade […]

The Wren Hunt by Mary Watson | Non-Spoiler Review

February 26, 2018

This novel was sent to me by Bloomsbury Publishing Australia two months prior to it’s UK release on February 8th 2018, in exchange for an honest review. I am very grateful to have been chosen to review this book. Heyo Bookaholics!! I honestly do not know what to say in this review, other than I loved this book so so much though it wasn’t perfect, it was engaging, captivating, and oddly haunting. Goodreads Summary: Every Christmas, Wren is chased through […]