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Category: Book Reviews

Review: Wandi by Favel Parrett

28th Sep 2021

Read my review of this children’s classic-in-the-making about an endangered dingo. … More Review: Wandi by Favel Parrett

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Review: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

25th Mar 2021

My top choice for March’s reading challenge theme, ‘books that celebrate diversity.’ … More Review: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

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Review: Rosie Loves Jack by Mel Darbon

20th Jan 2021

An insightful book I read for January’s book challenge theme (character with a disability). … More Review: Rosie Loves Jack by Mel Darbon

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Review: Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer

11th Nov 2020

I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of Instant Karma and even though I’m not a fan of YA, it did not disappoint! Read my full review. … More Review: Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer

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Review: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

10th Oct 2020

Read my detailed review plus discussion questions for The Nightingale. Contains spoilers! … More Review: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

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Review: When I Was Ten by Fiona Cummins

11th Aug 2020

Check out my review of chilling novel, When I Was Ten. … More Review: When I Was Ten by Fiona Cummins

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20 Minutes on the Tube series by Daniel Hurst

29th May 2020

Read all about this unique contemporary fiction series by Daniel Hurst. … More 20 Minutes on the Tube series by Daniel Hurst

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Review: Questions of Perspective by Daniel Maunz

14th May 2020

Read my spoiler-free review of this incredible debut book by Daniel Maunz. … More Review: Questions of Perspective by Daniel Maunz

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Review: The Sealwoman’s Gift by Sally Magnusson

10th May 2020

Check out my review of the first book I read set in Iceland. … More Review: The Sealwoman’s Gift by Sally Magnusson

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Review: The Glass Woman by Caroline Lea

8th May 2020

Read my thoughts on this Icelandic tale seeped in mystery and deception. … More Review: The Glass Woman by Caroline Lea

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