Fiction can be a great form of escapism, yes, but it can also be a fantastic tool to tell crucial stories and to help people gain further insight and understanding into human emotions and complexities. Into lives that are unlike their own. Jaded, the debut novel from Ela Lee, is one such book that tells … Continue reading Jaded | A Truthful, Impactful and Crucial Book | Book Review
I have been very lucky in my years of writing to have gotten some fantastic opportunities; getting to see many a theatre shows, having access to some books prior to their release to read and share my thoughts on, and even a couple of interviews with authors. On Sunday 29th October, I was very fortunate … Continue reading I had Brunch with Cassandra Clare! | Sword Catcher Brunch Event
No Funeral For Nazia is a book that captured my attention from the premise alone…Nazia not wanting a funeral but a party? And a surprise guest, bringing with them the promise that secrets will be revealed? What an intriguing premise for a book, and that’s without even opening it yet! Ironically, I’d already pre-ordered this … Continue reading No Funeral For Nazia | This Isn’t Just any Party, it’s the Party of a Lifetime | Book Review & Interview with the Author!
After the first book in the instalment, City Of The Plague God, Sarwat Chadda returns to the Rick Riordan Presents world, and therefore the world of Mesopotamian mythology for the sequel I’ve been waiting for: Fury Of The Dragon Goddess. Every part as epic and adventurous as the first book, my favourite Muslim hero and … Continue reading Fury Of The Dragon Goddess | The Epic, Adventure-Filled Sequel I’ve Been Waiting For | Book Review
Hello…friends? I have been writing in various capacities for over 10 years now and I still don’t know how to open a new blog post. "Hello, friends" feels nice but then if you’re a random stranger, is that too intimate? I mean I’ll gladly be friends with anyone but I don’t know if that means … Continue reading 10 Minutes and 38 Seconds in this Strange World: A Story That Will Stand the Test of Time | Book Review
The Book Thief always has - and probably always will be - my all-time favourite book, joint with The Great Gatsby and The Kite Runner. I read it first when I was 15 or 16 and was entranced and obsessed. Markus Zusak’s storytelling amazed me and ever since I’ve always been inspired by his writing … Continue reading The Book Thief Musical | The World Premiere of a New and Unforgettable Piece of Theatre | Theatre Review
I am a firm believer that just because we grow older, that doesn't necessarily mean we have to grow up. That we can still read stories with heroes and villains, good and evil, witches and princes and magic and mystery and adventure. In short, that we can still read books like The Prince and the … Continue reading The Prince and the Witch: The Book that Feels Like a Fairy Story for Adults | Book Review
Magic schools are not a new concept in literature. You know the drill. Someone reaches an age in their life, they have someone show up and tell them they're special, magical, and need to come to a secret school to harness their power. And occasionally, this person will be the 'chosen one' to defeat a … Continue reading The Not So Chosen One: A Good Choice for a Magical Read! | Book Review
Do you ever read a book and love it so much you don't quite know how to put it into words? That is exactly how I feel about this book. I have been writing this review for weeks, hoping to be able to explain how much I loved this book and why. I only hope … Continue reading The Stardust Thief: A Reminder of Why I Love Fantasy | Book Review
Book: Daughter of the Moon GoddessAuthor: Sue Lynn TanReleased: 11th January 2022Genre: FantasyRating: 5 stars From the moment I heard the premise of Sue Lynn Tan's debut novel, I was intrigued and desperate to get a copy of the book to read it as soon as I could. The premise of the book is as … Continue reading Everything a Book Should Be | Daughter of the Moon Goddess | Book Review
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