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BOOK BLOG: Becky Albertalli

July 23, 2018July 23, 20182 Comments

Simon vs the Homo-Sapiens Agenda: possibly the cutest ship I've ever shipped. "Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now Simon is actually being blackmailed: if he … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Becky Albertalli

BOOK BLOG: Floored

July 11, 2018July 8, 20186 Comments

Floored: what happens when you put some of YA's biggest names together? Brilliance. "When they got in the lift, they were strangers (though didn't that guy used to be on TV?): Sasha, who is desperately trying to deliver a parcel; Hugo, who knows he's the best-looking guy in the lift and is eyeing up Velvet, … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Floored

BLOG TOUR: Theatrical

July 2, 2018July 1, 20185 Comments

Today I have the sheer joy of being part of the blog tour for Theatrical, the newest book from the wonderful Maggie Harcourt. Today's blog post is not only a review but I get to share a little bit of my love for theatre too... what a joyous thing to read on a Monday morning!  … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Theatrical

BOOKBLOG: Karen M. McManus

September 13, 2017September 10, 20173 Comments

One of Us Is Lying: kept me guessing the entire time. I LOVED IT. "Yale hopeful Bronwyn has never publicly broken a rule. Sports star Cooper only knows what he's doing in the baseball diamond. Bad body Nate is one misstep away from a life of crime. Prom queen Addy is holding together the cracks … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Karen M. McManus

BOOKBLOG: Leigh Bardugo

September 8, 2017September 3, 20171 Comment

Wonder Woman: Warbringer -  adventure filled, witty and fast paced "She will become a legend but first she is Diana, Princess of the Amazons. And her fight is just beginning... Diana is desperate to prove herself to her warrior sisters. But when the opportunity comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Leigh Bardugo

BOOKBLOG: Frank Cottrell Boyce

September 6, 2017September 3, 2017Leave a comment

Cosmic: out of this world fun! "Liam is too big for his boots. And his football strip. And his school blazer. But being super-sized height-wise has its advantages: he's the only eleven-year-old to ever ride the G-force defying Cosmic rollercoaster - or be offered the chance to drive a Porsche. Long-legged Liam makes a giant … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Frank Cottrell Boyce

Summer holiday wrap up!

September 4, 2017September 3, 20172 Comments

So... it's back to school day today! I thought I would keep the cheer up by sharing the amazing books that I read over the Summer holidays! I got to read some absolute corkers - both YA and MG books!  Highlights: One of Us Is Lying - I absolutely loved this! It was fast paced … Continue reading Summer holiday wrap up!

BOOKBLOG: Stephen King

August 31, 2017August 20, 20175 Comments

The Eyes of the Dragon: brilliantly enthralling story perfect for YA lovers! "A fantasy of heroic adventure, set in the kingdom of Delain. It involves a king who is poisoned, a young and beautiful queen, a prince locked in a high tower while his younger brother assumes the throne, and an evil magician who harbours … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Stephen King

BOOKBLOG: Lara Williamson

August 30, 2017August 27, 2017Leave a comment

A Boy Called Hope - made me cry in the very best way.  (oh, hello Waterstones Newcastle, you're looking very pretty there!) "I'm Dan Hope and deep inside my head I keep a list of things I want to come true. For example, I want my sister, Ninja Grace, to go to university at the … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Lara Williamson

BOOKBLOG: Anna Wilson

August 29, 2017August 27, 2017Leave a comment

Vlad: The World's Worst Vampire - a great quick story filled with fun and friendship! "Vlad is the youngest member of the Impaler family, the bravest vampires that ever lived. But Vlad isn't very brave at all. He's even a little bit scared of the dark! All Vlad wants is some friends and he thinks … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Anna Wilson

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