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Blog Tour: The Planetsider by G. J. Ogden Book Review

* I am reviewing this book for a blog tour but this in no way affects my review * Title: The Planetsider Author: G J Ogden Source: Publisher Publisher: Ogden Media Rating: 3/5 stars ( Goodreads | Amazon ) Book Summary: Several generations after ‘The Fall’, the scattered clusters of civilisation that grew in its wake live in ignorance of the past. No-one wants to know what caused such devastation or why. No-one, except Ethan. Ethan used to believe in the guardians; mysterious lights in the sky that, according to folklore, protect the survivors, so long as you believe in them. But the death of his parents shattered his faith and forged within him a hunger to know more. One night, a light grows brighter in the sky and crashes to the planet’s surface. Ethan then embarks on a heartbreaking journey in which harrowing discoveries unveil the secrets of the past, and place him at the centre of a deadly conflict. Powerful, thought-provoking and e

Meme Book Tag

So I discovered that there is a Meme Book Tag so obviously I have to do it. This was created by two booktubers, Dylan and Saajid and I have linked both of their channels so check them out! Let's get started... 1. Crying Kim Kardashian- A book that made you cry Off to a good start. No book has ever made me cry. I guess I just have a heart of steel. 2. Salt Bae- A book that needed a little something more One of Us Is Lying is the book that comes to mind. I DNFed the book so it needed something more. It was just a little cliched and I wanted more of something in those 100 pages. 3. Guy thinking- A book that made you think I really loved Bygone, Badass Broads. It really made me think about how we really don't see women spoke about in history and how we need more.  4. Confused guy- A book whose hype you don't understand  I don't really understand the hype of One of Us is Lying but I won't say that again. I guess kind of the Throne of Glass se

Blog Tour: Black Water by Cormac O'Keeffe Book Review

* I am reviewing this book for a blog tour but this in no way affects my review * Title: Black Water Author: Cormac O'Keeffe Source: Publisher Publisher: Black & White Rating: 3.5/5 stars ( Goodreads | Amazon ) Book Review Summary: I killed the boy... Jig loves football and his dog, hates school, misses his granda and knows to lie low when his ma's blitzed on the vodka and tablets. He's just an ordinary boy on the mean streets alongside Dublin's Grand Canal. Streets that are ruled by Ghost and his crew. And now Ghost- inked, vicious, unprincipled- has a job for Jig. A job that no one can afford to go wrong- not the gangs, the police, the locals, and least of all not Jig. Book Review: When I received an offer to join the blog tour for this book, I was quite intrigued as this is not a genre that I typically reach for but I knew that I wanted to push myself out of my typical reading comfort zones and give this

Blog Tour: The Curse of Time by Marjorie Mallon Book Review

* I am reviewing this book for a blog tour but this in no way affects my review * Title: The Curse of Time Authors: Majorie Mallon Source: Publisher Publisher: K yrosmagica Publishing Rating: 4/5 stars ( Goodreads | Amazon ) Book Review Summary: Fifteen-year-old Amelina Scott lives in Cambridge with her dysfunctional family, a mysterious black cat, and an unusual girl who's imprisoned within the mirrors located in her house. When an unexpected message arrives inviting her to visit the Crystal Cottage, she sets off on a forbidden pathway where she encounters Ryder, a charismatic, but perplexing stranger. With the help of a magical paint set, and some crystal wizard stones she discovers the truth about a shocking curse that has destroyed her family's happiness. Book Review: I hadn't heard of the Curse of Time when I received an email to be part of the blog tour but being a person who loves to read YA fantasy

Blog Tour: Goddess Aditi: Legendary Ladies: 50 Goddesses To Empower and Inspire You

* I am reviewing this book for a blog tour but this in no way affects my review * Title:  Legendary Ladies: 50 Goddesses To Empower and Inspire You   Authors: Ann Shen Source: Blog Tour Publisher: Abram  Rating: 4/5 stars ( Goodreads | Amazon) Book Summary: Throughout History comes this lushly illustrated book of goddesses from around the world. Aphrodite, the Greek goddess whose love overcame mortality. Mazu, the Chinese deity who safely guides travelers home. Lakshmi, the Hindu provider of fortune and prosperity. These powerful deities and many more are celebrated in gorgeous artwork and enlightening essays that explore the feminine divine and encourage readers to empower themselves. Ann Shen's signature watercolors make Legendary Ladies a unique, gift-worthy homage to the mighty women within. As part of this blog tour, each post will focus on a specific "Legendary Lady" or Goddess and for my stop, I will focus on A

Blog Tour: Truly, Wildly, Deeply by Jenny McLachlan Book Review

* I am reviewing this book for a blog tour but this in no way affects my review * Title: Truly, Wildly, Deeply  Authors: Jenny McLachlan Source: Publisher Publisher: Bloomsbury Rating: 4.5/5 stars ( Goodreads | Amazon ) Book Review Summary: Annie is starting college. She can’t wait. No more school, no more uniform, and no one telling her what to do. It’s the start of a new adventure and Annie’s not going to let anyone or anything get in the way of that. Freedom matters to Annie. She has cerebral palsy and she’s had to fight hard to get the world to see her for who she truly is.  Then she meets Fab. He’s six foot two, Polish and a passionate believer in…well, just about everything, but most of all Annie and good old-fashioned romance. The moment Fab sees Annie, he’s wildly drawn to her and declares she must be his girl. Annie’s horrified. She doesn’t want to be anyone’s anything, especially if it means losing her independence. But

Blog Tour: Starfish by Akemi Dawn Bowman Book Review

* I am reviewing this book for a blog tour but this in no way affects my review * Title: Starfish  Authors: Akemi Dawn Bowman Source: Publisher Publisher: Ink Road Books Rating: 4.5/5 stars ( Goodreads | Amazon ) Book Review Summary: Kiko Himura has always had a hard time saying exactly what she’s thinking. With a mother who makes her feel unremarkable and a half-Japanese heritage she doesn’t quite understand, Kiko prefers to keep her head down, certain that once she makes it into her dream art school, Prism, her real life will begin. But then Kiko doesn’t get into Prism, at the same time her abusive uncle moves back in with her family. So when she receives an invitation from her childhood friend to leave her small town and tour art schools on the west coast, Kiko jumps at the opportunity in spite of the anxieties and fears that attempt to hold her back. And now that she is finally free to be her own person outside the constricting walls of

YAShot Blog Tour: Outwalkers by Fiona Shaw Book Review

* I am reviewing this book for the YAShot blog tour but this in no way affects my review * Title: Outwalkers Authors: Fiona Shaw Source: Bought Myself Publisher: David Fickling Books Rating: 4/5 stars ( Goodreads | Amazon ) Book Review Summary: The border’s closed, Jake said. No one can get into Scotland, just like no one can cross the Channel . . . This is England and it’s no longer a free country. The Government can track anyone, anywhere, from a chip implanted at birth. But Jake has escaped from his Academy orphanage, and he needs to get to Scotland with his dog, Jet. When the Outwalkers gang grabs him, they go off-grid while the Government hunts for them. The closer they get to Scotland, the more dangerous it is. Because now, it’s not only their own lives that are at stake... Book Review: Outwalkers was a book that I haven't really heard of before this YAShot tour, but this does not mean that I didn't enjo