Book Review: Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell

It has taken me a while to read this one, despite its surge in popularity over the last couple of years! I had previously read and enjoyed Animal Farm so was looking forward to Nineteen Eighty-Four. The premise was familiar to me as I'm sure it is to most, the novel is set in a …

Why am I not writing?

I've been asking myself this question for the past couple of months, every time I sit down to write and find myself just jotting down a few sentences to a random story. In the past three months I have started four novels, none of which have passed the 20,000 word mark as of yet and …

Book Review: La Belle Sauvage (The Book of Dust #1) by Philip Pullman

Being a long time fan of His Dark Materials, the announcement of The Book of Dust series gave me mixed feelings. A part of me felt that there was no need to expand what was already a well rounded and satisfying trilogy, but the child in me who had read the original series couldn't help …

5 Books with an annoying protagonist

Whether or not you enjoy a book can depends on the protagonist, the character with whom you journey through the story, however sometimes they can be just plain annoying. In some cases I have loved a book but, in general, the main character drives me nuts. And sometimes they ruin the enjoyment of the book …

Do I still like YA?

Maybe it's because I'll soon be turning twenty eight (yes, twenty eight!) or because I read too much, but lately I've been having an issue with YA books. Looking back over the books I've read this year I realised how few of them are Young Adult, especially compared to previous years. So, is it age? …

Book Review: Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

I picked this novel up countless times in the past year, but finally I decided to read it recently. The idea of the novel is, 'what would you do if you could relive your last day?' The concept is intriguing, if a little too Groundhog Day without the brilliance of Bill Murray. Man, it could …

Book Review: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

I bought this book without knowing a thing about it. I saw it on Instagram and was so intrigued by its title that I bought it without even reading the blurb. So, when I found myself in the closing years of WW2, I was more than a little surprised. The story revolves around a young …

Book Review: A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

This book had my attention right from the start because it was set up so well at the end of its predecessor A Court of Mist and Fury, I devoured it quickly. I wasn't going to originally write this review because I try to avoid spoilers and so it was likely that this would be a …

Book Review: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

Hmm...where to start? After reading A Court of Thorns and Roses I was looking forward to reading its sequel, however in the intervening time I had pondered all the faults with the first book which changed my initial reaction to it. So, ten months ago (Yes, ten months!) I finally picked up A Court of Mist …

Poetry – Reflections

Look inside, what do you see? A papier mache me. Made of glue that starts to melt. Disfigured elements. Bruised and scarred, my tarnished flesh is an unwelcome guest. It’s all there, if you look hard, underneath the facade. Cruel mirrors, reflecting me, for everyone to see.   Let's connect... Facebook Goodreads Twitter Instagram