Sin-Eating, a traditional feast set at a funeral in order to let the deceased slip free of the sins that hold them to earth and continue on to the other world. It would have been Twylla’s fate to become a sin eater, had she not been chosen by the gods. Instead, she is a goddess embodied for as long as she eats a deadly mixture … Continue reading The Sin Eaters Daughter – Melinda Salisbury

A confusing first volume to say the least! Lots of characters and settings were introduced in relatively few pages but the story still holds a lot of appeal for me. I’m interested in the different perceptions of humans. Some of the Ayakashi refer to humans as “meals” and I’m worried about hopelessly naïve Yue who seems only genuinely concerned with befriending them! I’ve read some very good … Continue reading Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi – HaccaWorks & Nanao (Illustrator)

    Spellslinger was Sebastien De Castell’s riveting toe-dip into the world of YA writing. I love the way that De Castell slowly has Kellen rediscover something he really already knew. Kellen knows that his people aren’t kind, when they beat down those with little magic and make them into slaves, but he sees it only as something he needs to avoid at all costs. HE knows his people aren’t architects, but he never … Continue reading Spellslinger – Sebastien De Castell

I’d seen Wonder as a popular book that I often sold at my shop. I hadn’t the faintest idea what it was about or whether it was the kind of thing I would like, until I read a blog post here on books you should read before they become films 2017. I read it in under three hours. It’s that good. R. J. Palacio writes … Continue reading Wonder – R. J. Palacio

Romana’s freedom is THE perfect fantasy novel. Romana starts off life in a desert slave shop, and as the only elf there, catches the eye of love-interest Prince Martin. Romana and Kate, the little sister she never had, set off for the palace where they are to work as servants to the royal family. Prince Martin, has his sights set on her seemingly from the … Continue reading Romana’s Freedom – M.P.A. Hanson

My first booktubing video! I can say I’ve tried it now 🙂 I covered the most important topic, my favourite books, in a round about, rambly way. It’s a bit cringy but I hope you enjoy it. Let me know 🙂 Continue reading My First Booktube! Favourite Books