February has been a strange month for me, with a few surprising things in my personal life as well as being able to spend time with family and getting more proactive on the job front. It can be disheartening for sure to face rejection after rejection but I'm trying my best to have faith and… Continue reading Monthly Wrap Up: February 2020
Tag: general fiction
Monthly Wrap Up: January 2020
As I love to do these days, I did a little poll over on my Twitter to see what post you guys wanted to see next from me and the most requested post was a January wrap up so here we are. I think I'll try my best to continue these posts throughout the year.… Continue reading Monthly Wrap Up: January 2020
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
Set in Depression-era America, a breathtaking story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond, from the author of Me Before You and The Peacock Emporium . Alice Wright marries handsome American Bennett Van Cleve hoping to escape her stifling life in England. But small-town Kentucky quickly proves equally claustrophobic, especially living… Continue reading The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
I Will Make You Pay by Teresa Driscoll
Every Wednesday, like clockwork, the terror returns. It seems like an ordinary Wednesday, until the phone rings. A mysterious caller with a chilling threat. Journalist Alice Henderson hangs up, ready to dismiss it as a hoax against the newspaper. But the next Wednesday, the stalker makes another move—and it becomes clear that this is all… Continue reading I Will Make You Pay by Teresa Driscoll
The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
I'm definitely late to the party with this one, as I saw a lot of buzz about this book a while ago but better late than never! Plot Overview: On a brisk autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman arrives in Amsterdam to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader Johannes… Continue reading The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal
I was sent this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review - Thanks to Pan Macmilan for sending me a copy! Title: The Doll Factory Author: Elizabeth Macneal Genre: General Fiction (Adult), Historical Fiction Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publication Date: 2nd May 2019 Plot Overview: The Doll Factory, the debut novel by Elizabeth Macneal,… Continue reading The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal
No One Ever Asked by Katie Ganshert
I was sent this book through NetGalley to review - Thank you to WaterBrook & Multnomah for sending me a copy! Title: No One Ever Asked Author: Katie Ganshert Genre: General Fiction (Adult), Women's Fiction Publisher: WaterBrook and Multnomah Publication date: 3rd April 2018 Plot Overview: When an impoverished school district loses its accreditation and… Continue reading No One Ever Asked by Katie Ganshert
Mirai by Mamoru Hosoda
I was sent this book through NetGalley and Yen Press in exchange for an honest review - big thanks to them for sending me a copy! Title: Mirai Author: Mamoru Hosoda Genre: Entertainment, General Fiction (Adult) Publisher: Yen Press Publication date: 30th October 2018 Plot Overview: Little Kun isn't too happy about the latest… Continue reading Mirai by Mamoru Hosoda
The Bird King by G. Willow Wilson
I was sent this book through Netgalley to review - a huge thank you to them and the team at Grove Atlantic for sending me a copy. I was so eager to read this book from the moment I read the synopsis and saw the cover, isn't it stunning? Title: The Bird King Author: G.… Continue reading The Bird King by G. Willow Wilson
Aladdin by Yasmine Seale. Ed. Paulo Lemos Horta
I was sent this book through NetGalley and W. W. Norton & Company - thanks to them for sending me a copy! Aladdin is one of my favourite stories so I was super grateful to be able to get a copy. Title: Aladdin (A new translation) Author: Yasmine Seale (translated by), Paulo Lemos Horta… Continue reading Aladdin by Yasmine Seale. Ed. Paulo Lemos Horta
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