Written by Jessie Cave I have struggled for a while to find the words to give this book an adequate review. I did not expect it to be so hard hitting and honestly went into it expecting different. However it is a brilliantly raw book which touches on so many themes; loss, grief, love (and … Continue reading Book Review: Sunset
Blog Tour – Scottish by Inclination
I am very excited to be hosting Barbra Henderson, author of Scottish by Inclination for the final day of this blog tour! The book is published by Luath Press and available now. I have read some of Barbra's children's books in the past but this adult non-fiction is different. It takes on the form of … Continue reading Blog Tour – Scottish by Inclination
Book Review: Between Perfect and Real
Written by Ray Stoeve Note: I am not trans myself so own voices reviews will be much more equipped to discuss the topics in this book. TW: Transphobia, self harm This book follows Dean who has never felt quite like they fit in in with the box society has made for them. When Dean gets … Continue reading Book Review: Between Perfect and Real
Book Review: Pretty Rude
Thanks so much to @tandemcollectiveuk for letting me be part of the #PrettyRudeReadalong with penguin randomhouse and gifting me a copy of this book - AD PR Product Synopsis from waterstonesYou know Haylah Swinton - she's big, bold and funnier than a cat in a onesie playing the bagpipes. She's been busy proving she's as a kick-butt comedian, she's got … Continue reading Book Review: Pretty Rude
Book Review: Until Next Weekend
Written by Rachel Marks TW Suicide, abuse, alcohol abuse Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers, Penguin Michael Joseph UK, for this free copy in exchange for an honest review. It took me a little bit to get into this book as, during the first few chapters, I wasn't sure where the story was going … Continue reading Book Review: Until Next Weekend
Book Review: The Dog Share
Written by Fiona Gibson I'm not sure where I first saw this book but as a dog lover it instantly appealed to me! I was so intrigued by the idea of sharing a dog! Also, I loved When Life Gives You Lemons also by this author so was hoping for good things! Suzy is having … Continue reading Book Review: The Dog Share
Book Review: The Road Trip
By Beth O'Leary This is the third book I have read by Beth O'Leary and I'm probably late to the party with it too! This one takes a very different approach than the other books with more serious topics being covered. It also flits between past and present as well as our two narrators which … Continue reading Book Review: The Road Trip
Book Tour: Flamingo Fashion
I'm so excited to be taking part in this book tour for the launch of Flamingo Fashion, a children's book with a difference. Rather than publishing in the 'normal' way this book is published in audiobook or kindle format! With all sale profits will being donated to the non-profit organisation LitWorld, which the development of … Continue reading Book Tour: Flamingo Fashion
Book Review: Monster Doughnuts
Happy publication day to this fab, fun middle grade novel written by Gianna Pollero and illustrated by Sarah Horne. The package came with a recipe to make my own Monster Doughnuts which was such a lovely touch! Synopsis from Waterstones:Ten-year-old Grace likes doughnuts and cakes as much as the next kid - but they are … Continue reading Book Review: Monster Doughnuts
Book Review: Last Night
Written by Mhairi McFarlane This book was my Easter Weekend read, hence the snacks! TW *** death of a loved one, child abuse, dementia, divorce, car accident** I first discovered Mhairi McFarlane last year when I came across her novel If I Never Met You which was all the things I need in an easy … Continue reading Book Review: Last Night