⭐⭐⭐⭐(4/5)TW: death of parent, grief, trauma, injury detailAlthough I didn't love the first book in the Bridgerton series as much as I had hoped, I heard good things about the second book and I am really glad that I continued with the series.The second book in the Bridgerton series follows the eldest Bridgerton son, Anthony, … Continue reading Book Review | The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐(5/5) Contains spoilers for Vol. 1 TW: homophobia, bullying, biphobia, eating disorder Following on from volume 1, Charlie certainly has feelings for Nick, but how does Nick feel? Although I read this volume straight after I finished volume 1, there is a diary entry at the beginning to provide a little recap and I think … Continue reading Book Review | Heartstopper Vol. 2 by Alice Oseman
⭐⭐⭐ (3/5) TW: rape, sexual assault, death of parent After watching and loving the Netflix series, I decided to give the first Bridgerton book a go and here's what I thought. This book, the first novel in the series, follows Daphne, the eldest Bridgerton daughter, on her search for a husband during the London season. … Continue reading Book Review | The Duke & I by Julia Quinn
⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.5/5) I was kindly approved for an E-ARC via NetGalley. Beowulf is an epic poem written in Old English that tells of the warrior hero Beowulf and the monsters and epic battles that he faced. I first read Beowulf when studying it at university. We worked with the Old English text, but read a … Continue reading Book Review | Beowulf translated by Maria Dahvana Headley
⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.5/5) In 1960, Jennifer wakes up in a hospital bed unable to remember what happened. By the time she leaves the hospital, her amnesia remains and although her life seems perfect (husband, house, friends etc.), she feels that something is not quite right. This feeling is confirmed when she discovers a love letter and … Continue reading Book Review | The Last Letter From Your Lover by Jojo Moyes
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) The Odyssey is an Ancient Greek epic poem which tells the story of Odysseus as he travels home after the Trojan war. He must face many dangers (and beautiful goddesses) on his journey to his homeland of Ithaca, but his troubles will not end when he reaches home. Back in Ithaca, his wife … Continue reading Book Review | The Odyssey by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson
⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.5/5) I read this novel after watching and enjoying the Netflix series (which I would recommend). The novel is set in New York and follows Dash and Lily over the Christmas Period. At the start of the novel, Dash finds a red notebook (left by Lily) in a bookshop and begins to complete the … Continue reading Book Review | Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.5/5) Inspired by the film The Holiday, three friends (Jules, Chloe and Lucy) decide to switch homes for Christmas and each jet off to experience a different kind of festive celebration. It soon becomes clear that switching countries does not leave all of your problems behind, and the women face some deicions. This novel … Continue reading Book Review | The Christmas Swap by Sandy Barker
TW: sexual assault, domestic abuse ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5/5) This book has been all over Bookstagram with mixed reviews. Despite this, I was quite unsure of what to expect, but overall I think this is a clever and unforgettable narrative. Where the Crawdads Sing follows Kya, known locally as the 'marsh girl'. Her life hasn't been easy … Continue reading Book Review | Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
⭐⭐⭐ (3/5) TW: death, grief I read this book as an E-ARC via NetGalley. When Chloe meets Jack, she knows what she wants in life. She is in her 30s and ready to find the person she wants to build a life with. After a few months, the pair are happy and living together when … Continue reading Book Review | Love, Almost by Hayley Doyle
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