‘Obernewtyn’ – Isobelle Carmody 1987
My rating: 3 of 5 stars A typical dystopian coming-of-age novel, without any real surprises. As the first book in a very long series it sets the stage for furth...
‘A Darker Shade of Magic’ – V. E. Schwab 2015
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Engaging take on the ‘parallel worlds’ trope, with an unusual magic system that is full of surprises. Filled with compelling charac...
Year in Review – 2015
Wow! I can’t believe 2016 is upon us. 2015 has been one crazy ride, and who would’ve thought that my little corner of Bookstagram that I started in May would ro...
‘The Gospel of Loki’ – Joanne M Harris 2014
My rating: 3 of 5 stars A disappointing novel for me, more suited to dedicated fans of Norse mythology. I wanted so badly to like this novel. I loved the idea o...
‘November 9’ – Colleen Hoover 2015
My rating: 4 of 5 stars A sweet, romantic tale that exceeded my expectations. Finally giving in to all the recommendations to read a Colleen Hoover book from fr...
‘Fortunately the Milk’ – Neil Gaiman 2014
4.5 stars. A delightfully whimsical tale that will delight young readers and adults alike. The plot follows ‘Dad’ who goes out to get the milk and g...
‘The Once and Future King’ – T. H. White 1958
My rating: 4 of 5 stars An epic fantasy tale told with skill and imparting an important message about humanity’s capacity for both senseless violence and great ...
‘A Thousand Nights’ – E. K. Johnston 2015
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Finally, a fairy-tale retelling that delivers! With slow-burning intensity this novel got under my skin, with gorgeous prose and a stron...
‘Eighty Days’ – Matthew Goodman 2013
My rating: 4 of 5 stars An engagingly told and meticulously researched true story of two women’s race around the world in 1889. I picked this unusual non-fictio...
‘Neverwhere’ – Neil Gaiman 1996
My rating: 5 of 5 stars I had tears in my eyes as I read the last few pages of Neverwhere, and I can’t fully express how much I adore this story. In rereading i...