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- Victorious by V.E. Schwab – ARC Review
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Broody, unpredictable, and far from perfect — morally grey characters steal our hearts every time. Here’s why we love them (and why you probably do too).
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Feeling under the weather? Join me as I tackle four current reads, cosy up with comfort books, and survive sick days with tea and banter.
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Get into the Halloween spirit with this spooky-themed book giveaway! Win a Beetlejuice book protector, Freddy Krueger candle, and a horror-themed scrunchie. Open worldwide until 29th October
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I found a copy of D. H. Lawrence’s The Lost Girl in a charity shop for just 50p. Inside was a haunting inscription: “I hope you are near to the exit of the maze! Love G x.” I did the unthinkable and put it back—but the words have stayed with me ever since
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Some ARCs arrive perfectly polished… and some look like a blender attack. Here’s how I survive badly converted ePubs while reviewing, with tips, laughs, and sanity intact.
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Ever wondered if it’s possible to read 1,000 pages in a single weekend? Last weekend, I gave it a go! I read 696 pages, finished two incredible books (Atticus Arnott’s Great Adventure and Hamnet), and wrapped up my Goodreads Summer Challenges with six achievements. Along the way, I made serious progress on my 2025 Reading…
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Wind, rain, and a spend ban mean one thing: the perfect excuse to stay cosy indoors with blankets, endless tea, and a stack of books. This weekend I’m diving into two exciting ARCs for upcoming blog tours, plus making a final push on the Goodreads Summer Challenge. Here’s what’s on my TBR…
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I’m spending the day turning pages of my current read – an ARC of Remain by Nicholas Sparks & M. Night Shyamalan, releasing 14th October. I’m 83% in and honestly… I’m LOVING it. 🖤 This one-of-a-kind novel blends Sparks’ heart-tugging romance with Shyamalan’s eerie, supernatural suspense. It follows Tate Donovan, a New York architect trying…
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Last week I set off on a little adventure – five days, 500 miles, a car boot that got progressively fuller, and a heart set on books, geocaches, and whatever else the journey might throw at me. Monday – Shrewsbury The trip began in Shrewsbury, a town I absolutely love and will return to time…
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Hasn’t it been a little while since my last post?! Last week I took myself off on a 5-day bookish break, and I’ve spent the past couple of days just unwinding. Today was my first day back at work and honestly… it’s been tough. I was nodding off by 7pm! 😅 Anyway, I’m looking forward…