I'm terrible, I know! But y'all are going to have to deal with my face just for today. As a result of studying for exams next week and getting organised for the start of the new semester, I haven't found the time to write up a full-length review during this week. I though I could [...]
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family secrets
he was a demon preying on the weak the vulnerable; his own daughter. a soul-sucking shtriga creeping into her room touching her hurting her forcing himself on her his wife an accomplice a bystander, nothing but a supervisor guardingย his honour. she grew up though as he grew older ageingย in such a way outsiders knew of [...]
YA REVIEW: THE SHADOW GIRL BY MISTY MOUNT
"I felt a gloomy cloud settle over me as I checked for my shadow in the stainless steel refrigerator, just to make sure I was still there"ย (p. 2) Oh, there goes my heart.ย The Shadow Girlย by author Misty Mount is a novel that explores the inner depths of what it means to be truly invisible. [...]
when the numbness is so great
i have to stop myself sometimes, when the numbness is so great, when it becomes an overwhelming force growing from the seed of nothingness. (a tidal wave of an anger so powerful i scare myself). those moments i forget - i just burn burn Burn. an undeniable need to unleash the monster within. [...]
QUEER YA REVIEW: THE DANGEROUS ART OF BLENDING IN BY ANGELO SURMELIS
A Triumphant Celebration of Diversity and Self-Discovery In celebration of the fact that The Dangerous Art of Blending Inย by Angelo Surmelis was finallyย released in Australia and New Zealand yesterday, I wanted to post my review as quickly as possible. Happy reading! The Dangerous Art of Blending In by Angelo Surmelis would have to have been [...]
#ROMANCELANDIA REVIEW: ITALIAN BILLIONAIRE’S STUBBORN LOVER BY LESLIE NORTH
"Giving up on the Romano del Mare was like giving up on the dream of finding love, and it broke Adeline's heart"ย (p. 13). This is the first time I read a book by Leslie North, and honestly, I am so happy that I was able to immerse myself intoย theย 'Italian Billionaire's Stubborn Lover'.ย 'Italian Billionaire's Stubborn Lover'ย does [...]
AUSTRALIAN FICTION REVIEW: ME AND MR BOOKER BY CORY TAYLOR
Oh, Lord. From the perspective of an Australian reader, I do understand the reasons as to whyย Me and Mr Booker received critical acclaim and vibrant reviews, not only from Australian critics but global reviewers as well. However, I found it to be one of the most ridiculous novels I have ever read. Claiming it to [...]
YA REVIEW: BEFORE I LET GO BY MARIEKE NIJKAMP
"In Lost, difference comes at a price..." Before I Let Go by Marieke Nijkampย is a haunting thriller that will stay with the reader long after they turn the final page. It tells an emotional story of loss, grief and the inhumanity a community can condone in order to fulfil their selfish desires. The main narrative [...]
JANUARY | READING WRAP UP
How did this happen? I honestly cannot believe that it's now already February???? I do have to admit though, January seemed like it wouldn't end! It became a sort of safety bubble - because I knew that come to the end of January, I had to get my ish together andย actually be productive with my [...]
REVIEW: MODERN CLASSIC BOOK PIC OF THE MONTH
THE CRUCIBLE BY ARTHUR MILLER โโฆchildren of a history which still sucks at the Devilโs teats.โ (p. 38) Is it blasphemous that I have not read The Crucibleย till now? I went through my entire high school experience without ever being in any sort of contact with this book (nor did we ever learn about the [...]
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