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YAY for YA: a round up!

September 14, 2020September 13, 20202 Comments

Morning everyone! I'm back today with some more mini-ish reviews of some of my recent YA reads. As you will have seen from my August in books post, I read a TONNE more kids books than YA, but man... the YA books I read need space in your life and on my blog. This blog … Continue reading YAY for YA: a round up!

YA mini reviews: August edition

August 25, 2020August 16, 20201 Comment

Morning guys! I'm here with another edition of my mini reviews... today's edition is a BUMPER edition because I've got a handful of YA books that I thought I'd share some quick reviews of! *** Shadowscent: Crown of Smoke - P.M.Freestone "In the empire of Aramtesh, scent has power. In the first volume, the prince … Continue reading YA mini reviews: August edition

YA Pride: A round-up

July 27, 2020July 26, 20204 Comments

Good morning everyone!  How are you all doing? What's happening this fine Monday morning? What are you reading at the minute? I'd love to know in the comments what you're all reading...  I'm here today to give you some mini reviews of some Queer YA books I've read recently! It wasn't until I was looking … Continue reading YA Pride: A round-up

YAY for YA: the sequel

April 15, 2020April 2, 2020Leave a comment

I’m here to share with you some of the brilliant YA books I’ve read recently with some mini reviews - I really love writing mini reviews because I get to share with you all the books I've been reading without blabbering on for 100s of words (in essence, you get the very best of my … Continue reading YAY for YA: the sequel

BOOK BLOG: Elizabeth Acevedo

November 25, 2019November 24, 20192 Comments

With The Fire On High: following your dreams is hard, but you're so worth it! "Ever since she got pregnant, seventeen-year-old Emoni's life has been about making the tough decisions - doing what has to be done for her young daughter and her grandmother. Keeping her head down at school, trying not to get caught … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Elizabeth Acevedo

The One Where I Read Two Books In One Day And Cried…

June 13, 2019June 9, 20196 Comments

Hello.  If you know me, you know I cry at all of the books. I decided to read two books in one day the other day. Both of them which would make me cry.  Why did you decide that? I hear you cry. BECAUSE I AM A FOOL. A FOOL. However, since I read them … Continue reading The One Where I Read Two Books In One Day And Cried…

BOOK BLOG: David Levithan

October 18, 2018October 21, 20185 Comments

Someday: what happens when you accept the love you never thought you could have? "For as long as A can remember, life has meant waking up in a different person's body every day, forced to live as that person until the day ended. A always thought there wasn't anyone else who had a life like … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: David Levithan

Mini reviews: London edition

August 30, 2018August 26, 20187 Comments

Last week, I was very lucky to spend time in London with one of my favourite humans in the world, Kelly. While we were in London, we spent much time reading, drinking tea and having a lovely relaxing time - perfect for bookworms like us!  I thought I'd share mini reviews from the 6 books … Continue reading Mini reviews: London edition

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

BOOKBLOG: Leigh Bardugo (stole my heart)

May 16, 2018May 13, 20186 Comments

Hello, I'm Steph and I finished reading Crooked Kingdom about 2 weeks ago. I'm STILL NOT OVER THESE BOOKS. I know. I know. The fact I've only just read them and it's taken me so long to get this review up. I am the most terrible bookish human ever... BUT I HAVE SUCH FEELINGS NOW. … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Leigh Bardugo (stole my heart)

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