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
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?
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) I was kindly approved for an e-arc via NetGalley. Following the success of The Binding, The Betrayals is Bridget Collins' second adult novel. I am yet to read The Binding, but I have a copy that I'm excited to read soon, especially after enjoying this novel. The Betrayals takes us to Montverre, a … Continue reading Book Review | The Betrayals by Bridget Collins
Sally Rooney's novel about Connell and Marianne has received quite mixed reviews (at least judging by what I have seen on Bookstagram). I first read this about a year ago and enjoyed it, but thought that I had missed most of the hype around it as I read it quite some time after it was … Continue reading Books to read if you enjoyed Normal People
⭐⭐⭐⭐🌠 (4.5/5) Perhaps don't read this review if you have not read Eve of Man, it may give away or allude to some things about the first novel. Having read Eve of Man a couple of years ago, I preordered this novel and looked forward to seeing what would happen next, especially because the first … Continue reading Book Review | The Eve Illusion by Giovanna and Tom Fletcher
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)I heard of this book ages ago, but only bought a copy when I saw it in a charity shop over Christmas. I'm so glad I did because I loved this book and I think it may be a new favourite.Although there has been lots of hype about this book, I wasn't entirely sure … Continue reading Book Review | The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary
The Flat Share by Beth O'Leary has been one of the biggest books this year, especially on Bookstagram. I read, and adored, the book and so I thought I would write a post recommending some other books to try if you loved it as much as I did. Also, if you have not read The … Continue reading Books to read if you enjoyed The Flat Share
I have spent the past three years studying for an English degree and I have loved it. I'm not going to talk specifically about my degree or university experience here, although leave me a comment if you would like that content, but I am going to talk about some things I learnt whilst studying English. … Continue reading Lessons University Taught Me About Reading
I hope everyone is well and staying safe. I started blogging about four years ago, and since going to university three years ago my posts have become sporadic. Hopefully, that will be changing. About a month ago, I handed in the final assignment of my undergraduate degree. I have now had all of my individual … Continue reading Post-University Update
