⭐⭐⭐✨(3.75/5) [ad • review copy]Received via NetGalley. TW: rape, drug use When Georgiana arrives at her aunt and uncle's for the summer, she is expecting to have a dull time. At a party, she meets Frances and knows that her luck has changed. As she makes her way into France's good graces, Georgiana is invited … Continue reading Book Review | Reputation by Lex Croucher
⭐⭐⭐✨✨(3.75/5) TW: alcoholism, rapeEdith lives in a village dominated by men; her father, a drunk, controlls her life, and the village elders, all men, control the village. One day, Edith meets a shephard and falls in love. The shephard promises to return to the village to marry Edith after he has tended to his flock, … Continue reading Audiobook Review | The Snow Song by Sally Gardner, read by Amanda Bright
This review has been written as part of the blog tour for Songs in Ursa Major. Thank you to the team at Harper Collins for allowing me to take part, and for sending me copies of this excellent debut novel. ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨(4.5/5) [ad • PR Product] TW: drugs, addiction When Jane Quinn steps onto the stage … Continue reading Book Review | Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie
⭐⭐✨✨(2.75/5) [ad • review copy] Received via NetGalley.When Solène's ex-husband tells her that he cannot take their daughter, Isabelle, to a concert and meet and greet for world-famous boyband August Moon, none of them realise that Solène acting as chaperone instead will be the start of something big. Meeting Hayes Campbell, a member of August … Continue reading Book Review | The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
Rating: 6/10 As with the two IKEA drinks that I have already mentioned in this series, the issue with this drink is that it is only available at IKEA. However, it was a very nice drink. I'm not sure that it blew me away, or that I would want to go to IKEA just for … Continue reading Exploring Non-alcoholic Drinks | IKEA Sparkling Pear Drink
Rating: 7/10 I'd never heard of lingonberry before trying this drink, but it was really nice! It had a fruity / berry taste, and was also fizzy. As far as I know the drink is available in a bottle, and would probably last for a few drinks. I would probably like to buy this again, … Continue reading Exploring Non-alcoholic Drinks | IKEA Sparkling Apple & Lingonberry Drink
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐(5/5) TW: eating disorder, mental health, homophobiaSpoilers: Heartstopper (Vol. 1-3), potentially Solitaire and This WinterNick and Charlie's feelings for each other are growing, but life is full of challenges to face. Between family, school, and personal struggles, Nick, Charlie, and their friends will go through and learn a lot together. I have been so excited … Continue reading Book Review | Heartstopper Vol. 4 by Alice Oseman
Rating: 8.5/10 Note: I drank this syrup with lemonade. I probably used a similar ratio as I would with a squash. I don't go to IKEA very often at all (that is the only place where this drink is available, unless there is a similar product elsewhere), but this bottle lasted a decent amount of … Continue reading Exploring Non-alcoholic Drinks | IKEA Lingonberry Syrup
Rating: 5.5/10 My drink review last week was of another flavour of the Appeltiser Spritzer range, and I think I prefer this apple and blood orange flavour, but there isn't much in it for me. I felt that this one was marginally nicer, and as this is a can I would buy it again if … Continue reading Exploring Non-alcoholic Drinks | Appeltiser Spritzer – Apple & Blood Orange
When I first heard about ereaders, I was adamant that I would never want one. I love books and I wanted to remain loyal to the phyiscal format that I love so much. The smell of the pages, the feel of the book in your hand, turning the page, being able to physically see how … Continue reading Have I been converted to ereaders and ebooks?
