I'm back. With more books! And this week, I read some beauties and others that I would rather forget. It's just been raining books here at my humble abode, and it has been wonderful. I'm going to be completely honest with you...I amย stillย reading the Dragon Kin series by G.A. Aiken and still loving it! But, [...]
Top 6 Series: ADULT FICTION EDITION
Why do I do this to myself? It is just too bloody hard, goddamn it. Ok, so I wrote my โTop 6 Series: YA EDITIONโ and people seemed to enjoy it - I have no idea why, but I appreciate it yโall! So Iโm back! And I thought I might delve into the abyss that [...]
Say Yes, because if you don’t. Well, that’s just bloody un-Australian.ย
Don't be a fucking dickhead. That's usually my go-to response when I hear people (usually white, middle-aged Australians) proselytise about the 'horrors' that same-sex marriage will bring to the 'righteousness' of Australian culture. (Seriously, what righteousness? We have Pauline Hanson sitting in our Parliament. Righteousness has left the building and is running away to Mexico). [...]
This Week In Books
Another week, another book. Or should I say,ย more books?ย I'm going to be completely honest and tell you that this past week, I have been doing nothing butย read a hella lot. It has been utterly and completely fabulous. I thought to just write a post about the books I've read this week, and how much money [...]
Top 6 Series: YA EDITION
You saw right, my fellow bookworms. I am going to attempt the absolute impossible, and name the favourites of my children. I welcome anyone who would like to add any, and if yโall have any recommendations, please let me know! I am a sucker for a well-written series. Ok, letโs delve into the belly of [...]
Song of the Current by Sarah Tolcser: Reading this is a journey.
reading this was a journey.
a sequel
i pushed through the wind and there was something so painfully beautiful in the action so simple yet so powerful. i pushed through the wind and i felt carefree young happy i was who i was meant to be in that moment, unapologetically flawed and absolutelyย beautiful. i learnt something that day in the park, surrounded [...]
anna short for anxiety
I had an anxiety attack today. At work, while serving customers. My chest was a cage, my heart a prisoner gunning for escape. Boom. Boom. ย ย Boom. Boom. It scared me this time. I thought I was going to collapse right there while selling Christmas stamps. What a way to go, eh? The room [...]
The Last Ride of the Bastard Machine by Neil Michael Burke: A Review
NOTE: This is going to be a slightly different review; in that, I thought I would 'vlog' my thoughts concerning this short novel whereby I bring you on a journey to a genre I have never read before. Let's hope this is not a complete train-wreck of an idea, and if it is, I apologise [...]
Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff: A Review*
*and byย review I actually meanย rant. Buckle down folks, you're in for a ride. Book One of the Illuminaeย Files Allen&Unwin 2015 5/5 STARS 98.7% you need to read this. "So here's the file that almost killed me, Director" This review will contain spoilers so I will attempt to upload a spoiler-free review, so if you have [...]
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