Ever Alice Arc Review

It's been a fair while since I have written a review, but as I am now getting more settled into university life, I have the time to devote to this blog again! I have missed this sooo much! I received this book for free in return for an honest review. Synopsis Alice’s stories of Wonderland …

The Art of Taxidermy Review

The reason I requested this book on NetGalley was that it explored taxidermy, something I had not seen before in YA literature. The cover along with the title suggested a certain kind of romanticisation, that one might see with a Studio Ghibli film, and in a certain way I was right. I received this book …

Legends of the Exiles ARC Review

I'm back, sorry about the break. I had my A-Level results day a couple of weeks ago, and got very overwhelmed, but I am back now, at a less grueling pace, so I can take the time to look after myself and make this blog the best it can be! I received this book for …

The Long Road to Nalanda ARC Review

I got this book of Netgalley in return for an honest review. Synopsis Set in a mythical India at the start of the first millennium, The Long Road to Nalanda is the story of a young outcaste, Abhi, who is offered as blood sacrifice to the giant snake God, Jwala. Abhi, a feisty young adolescent, …

You Can Change The World Review

I got this book for free of NetGalley in return for an honest review. We've all seen the plethora of books that inspire young children to follow their dreams and do what they want to regardless of gender stereotypes. This book is one for teenagers that feature actual teenagers doing important things in their community, …

Readymade Bodhisattva: Arc Review

I was lucky enough to receive this book on NetGalley in return for an honest review. I wanted to read this book as (as I am sure you are aware by now) I study philosophy and Buddhism for my A Levels. The title refers to an enlightened being, which got me intrigued as to how …

Sampler Saturday: Dry

Yes I am aware that today is Monday, but I was very busy with exams and didn't have time to write a post sorry. Title: Dry Author: Neal & Jarrod Shusterman Publication Date: 2nd October 2018 Synopsis The drought—or the Tap-Out, as everyone calls it—has been going on for a while now. Everyone’s lives have become an endless …