Top 5 First Lines in Sci-fi and Fantasy

I judge books by their first line. When I can’t decide which book to read next I’ll go with the book that has the strongest first sentence. If a book has a memorable or quirky first line I know I’m Read More …

Reading Roundup July 2017

  5/5 – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Illustrated Edition) – JK Rowling & Jim Kay Re-read for the 1639693 time. It’s gorgeous! (Book Depository / Amazon US / Amazon Canada / Amazon UK) 4/5 – Wonder Woman: The Official Movie Novelization – Nancy Holder Great for Read More …

Reading Roundup – January 2017

  Caraval – Stephanie Garber 4.5/5 – Magical. Perfect. Go read it now. Also, go read my review now. (Book Depository / Amazon US / Amazon Canada / Amazon UK) Heartless – Marissa Meyer 4/5 – Origin story for the Queen of Hearts. I love Marissa Meyer’s writing style, Read More …

Reading Roundup – November 2016

There’s no November book haul post from me this month because I actually did not buy any books. Your gasps of shock are well warranted and I have no excuses. However, I did read books! Crooked Kingdom – Leigh Bardugo 5/5 – Read More …

August 2016 Book Haul

The Winner’s Curse – Marie Rutkoski I’ve heard so many good things, so once it was on sale on Kobo I snatched it up. Politics, slow burn romance, yes please! (Book Depository / Amazon US / Amazon CA / Amazon UK) The Deviants – CJ SKuse I received an ARC from YAHQ and Read More …

Reading Roundup – May 2016

An Ember in the Ashes – Sabaa Tahir 5/5 – Hands down one of my favourite books I’ve recently read.  Well written, captivating plot, and great characters!  Read my review here. (Amazon US / Amazon CA / Indigo / Book Depository) Barkskins – Annie Proulx 3/5 – A bit underwhelmed by Read More …