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Review: The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

Posted June 10, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 1 Comment

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen Series: The Queen of the Tearling #1 Published by Bantam Press on July 17, 2014 Genres: Dystopia, Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Pages: 434 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Her throne awaits . . . if she can live long enough to take it. It was on her nineteenth birthday that the soldiers came for Kelsea Glynn. They’d come to escort her back to the place of her birth – and to ensure she survives long enough to be able to take possession of what is rightfully hers. But like many nineteen-year-olds, Kelsea is unruly, has high principles and believes she knows better than her elders. Unlike many nineteen-year-olds, she is about to inherit a kingdom that is on its knees – corrupt, debauched and dangerous. Kelsea will either become the most fearsome ruler the kingdom has ever known . . . […]

Review: Homecoming by Kass Morgan

Posted June 8, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 2 Comments

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Homecoming by Kass Morgan Series: The 100 Published by Hodder Paperbacks on February 24, 2015 Genres: Dystopia, Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Young Adult Pages: 345 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Weeks after landing on Earth, the Hundred have managed to create a sense of order amidst their wild, chaotic surroundings. But their delicate balance comes crashing down with the arrival of new dropships from space. These new arrivals are the lucky ones—back on the Colony, the oxygen is almost gone—but after making it safely to Earth, GLASS’s luck seems to be running out. CLARKE leads a rescue party to the crash site, ready to treat the wounded, but she can’t stop thinking about her parents, who may still be alive. Meanwhile, WELLS struggles to maintain his authority despite the presence of the Vice Chancellor and his armed guards, and BELLAMY must decide whether to face or flee the […]

Review: Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella

Posted June 5, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 2 Comments

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella on May 5, 2016 Genres: Chick-lit, Contemporary, Fiction, Young Adult Pages: 280 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Audrey can’t leave the house. she can’t even take off her dark glasses inside the house. Then her brother’s friend Linus stumbles into her life. With his friendly, orange-slice smile and his funny notes, he starts to entice Audrey out again – well, Starbucks is a start. And with Linus at her side, Audrey feels like she can do the things she’d thought were too scary. Suddenly, finding her way back to the real world seems achievable. Seeing as I pretty much have all the books by Sophie Kinsella, I was quite excited to see Finding Audrey. As it is aimed at young adults so I thought it would be a little different from previous novels, that were starting to take on a samey effect. Luckily I was right! […]

Random Thoughts: Learn Reading Speed

Posted June 3, 2015 by Charlotte in Random Thoughts / 8 Comments

This is probably old news to everyone. But I finally, after ages and ages, decided to update my kindle. And now I can ‘learn reading speed’. Not only does it tell me how long do I have left of the book, but also how long I have left of my current chapter. To be honest this is a little daunting. There now feel like there is pressure when it come to reading. Especially when I’m not reading fast enough so the time either goes up or it decides to stay at the same number for ages and ages. it got me thinking about my reading speed, not whether I’m a fast or slow reader, but whether my speed is affected by the book being read. This week alone I’ve taken three days to read evilly small book but only mere hours to read what I consider a door stopper of a book! And now that I can know how long a book could potentially take me to read, I find myself choosing books based on time rather than whether I’ll enjoy it […]

Review: Girls on Tour by Nicola Doherty

Posted June 1, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments

I received this book for free from Netgalley, Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Girls on Tour by Nicola Doherty Published by Headline Review on April 23, 2015 Genres: Chick-lit, Fiction, Romance, Short Stories Pages: 352 Format: E-Arc, Paperback Source: Netgalley, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Longing for that well-deserved getaway? Desperate for a mini-break? Breathe a sigh of relief because you are cordially invited to join The Girls on Tour – the ultimate reading remedy to banish your blues. This fun, globe-trotting series unleashes unadulterated escapism and entertainment in perfect bite-size episodes. If you enjoy Lindsey Kelk and Mhairi McFarlane, you’ll love Nicola Doherty so let her whisk you away with the girls. Join Poppy in Paris, on a work trip with more than a few surprises in store. Find Lily in LA, where her dream role is ambushed by an all-American dreamboat. Take to the slopes with Maggie in Meribel, where a romantic skiing holiday turns topsy-turvy. Ride a Vespa with Rachel in […]

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