Meet Jack Rothman. He's seventeen and loves partying, makeup and boys - sometimes all at the same time. His sex life makes him the hot topic for the high school gossip machine. But who cares? Like Jack always says, 'it could be worse'. He doesn't actually expect that to come true. But after Jack starts… Continue reading Jack of Hearts (And Other Parts) by L. C. Rosen
Jean McClellan spends her time in almost complete silence, limited to just one hundred words a day. Any more, and a thousand volts of electricity will course through her veins. Now the new government is in power, everything has changed. But only if you’re a woman. Almost overnight, bank accounts are frozen, passports are taken away and… Continue reading Vox by Christina Dalcher
Britain’s magically skilled aristocracy compels all commoners to serve them for ten years – and now it’s the Hadleys’ turn. Abi Hadley is assigned to England’s most ruthless noble family. The secrets she uncovers could win her freedom – or break her heart. Her brother Luke is enslaved in a brutal factory town, where new… Continue reading Gilded Cage by Vic James
Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father’s too kind-hearted to collect his debts. They face poverty, until Miryem hardens her own heart and takes up his work in their village. Her success creates rumours she can turn silver into gold, which attract the fairy king of winter himself. He sets her… Continue reading Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
I know I am a little late posting this, but this is May's Illumicrate box. The theme for the may box was Hidden Talents, and after the last themed box I had some really high hopes for this one. This box was full of exclusive bookish items and had not one but two books! … Continue reading Illumicrate Hidden Talents Unboxing
I didn't manage to read my entire TBR for this month, but I am okay with that because some of the books I have read this month were pretty hefty books. This month I decided to read two of the more chunkier books that I needed to read for reviews. I am surprised that I… Continue reading June Wrap Up
Scarlett has never left the tiny isle of Trisda, pining from afar for the wonder of Caraval, a once-a-year week-long performance where the audience participates in the show. Caraval is Magic. Mystery. Adventure. And for Scarlett and her beloved sister Tella it represents freedom and an escape from their ruthless, abusive father. When the sisters' long-awaited invitations… Continue reading Caraval by Stephanie Garber
Returning home from his lavish eighteenth birthday party, Bruce Wayne stops a criminal's getaway - disobeying the police and crashing his car during the chase. Sentenced to community service in Gotham City's Arkham Asylum, he encounters some of the the city's most dangerous and mentally disturbed criminals. Among these, Bruce meets the intriguing Madeleine who… Continue reading Batman Nightwalker by Marie Lu
Last month I only put five books on my TBR and for the first time ever I managed to read all the books and more. So this month I am doing the same and only choosing five books, hopefully I manage to read more again, but if not then at least I have knocked some… Continue reading February TBR
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