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Book Review, Fantasy, mystery, NetGalley Review, YA

Book Review: The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker by Lauren James

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Hi Cara,   Today review on my blog is The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker by Lauren James. I think the title of this book is one of my favourite titles of the year.   “Congratulations, new kid. Welcome to the afterlife.” What if death is only the beginning? When Harriet Stoker dies after falling from a balcony in a long-abandoned building, she discovers a group of ghosts, each with a special power. Felix, Kasper,… Continue reading Book Review: The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker by Lauren James

Book Review, Fantasy, NetGalley Review, Urban Fantasy, YA

Book Review: A Deadly Education (Schoolmance #1) by Naomi Novik

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Hi Cara,   Today book review takes me back to a magical school. The book in question is A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik. A Deadly Education is the first book in the Schoolmance series. A Deadly Education comes out on 29th September 2020.    Lesson One of the Scholomance Learning has never been this deadly A Deadly Education is set at Scholomance, a school for the magically gifted where failure means certain death (for real)… Continue reading Book Review: A Deadly Education (Schoolmance #1) by Naomi Novik

Book Review, Fairy Tale, Fantasy, LGBTQ+, NetGalley Review, Uncategorized, YA

Book Review: Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

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Hi Cara, I am a fan of fairytale remakes/ remastering this is why I am interested in Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron. This tells the Cinderella story differently but also deals with Cinderella legacy. This is why I wanted to read it.   It’s 200 years after Cinderella found her prince, but the fairy tale is over. Teen girls are now required to appear at the Annual Ball, where the men of the kingdom… Continue reading Book Review: Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

Book Review, Fantasy, Historical, mystery, YA

Book Review: The Gilded Wolves (The Gilded Wolves #3) by Roshani Chokshi

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Hi Cara, Today's book takes me back to France. The book in question is The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi. This is the first book in The Gilded Wolves series. No one believes in them. But soon no one will forget them. It's 1889. The city is on the cusp of industry and power, and the Exposition Universelle has breathed new life into the streets and dredged up ancient secrets. Here, no one keeps tabs… Continue reading Book Review: The Gilded Wolves (The Gilded Wolves #3) by Roshani Chokshi

Fantasy, mystery, Sci-fi, Uncategorized, Urban Fantasy, Wrap up, YA

May 2020 Wrap Up

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Hi Cara, Lockdown has continued, but books have stopped me losing the plot. Books I read and reviewed this month. 5 Star The Empire of Gold Crownbreaker 4.8 Stars Brave the Tempest The Court of Miracles Grave Destiny 4.5 Stars Finale 4 Stars Children of Virtue and Vengeance The Demon World Ember Queen Honor Among Thieves 3.8 Stars Serpentine  Books I received this month: Bought: Shatter the Earth, Aurora Burning, Phoenix Extravagant Netgalley: Ashes of… Continue reading May 2020 Wrap Up