An immersive escape into the ancient world and tales; a seamless mix of the Celtic tongue, romance, and the old tales re-imagined. Beautiful. I picked up 'Daughter of the Forest' somewhat blind. At that point I hadn't read (or heard of) The Tragic Tale of the Children of Lir and so I had no idea … Continue reading Daughter of the Forest
For as long as I can remember (any time is a long time in the life of a student) I’ve been applying for work experience at Penguin Random House. Working at Penguin is the dream, the forever job, the word at the top of my ‘Where I want to be in 5 years’ list. Imagine … Continue reading Talking about my work experience placements…
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Whistle in the Dark is a gripping and compelling read about a teenage disappearance. Experienced through the confused and desperate eyes of Jen (Lana’s mother), the question, ‘How do you rescue someone who has already been found?’ is an unrelenting echo throughout your reading journey. Lana Maddox is a complex character to delve into. Her … Continue reading Whistle in the Dark
"She stole a life. Now she must pay with her heart." By the Cauldron, where to begin? I should start by saying that I've had friends telling me to read this book for quite some time, but unfortunately, the never ending University reading list got in the way. But now I've ended my second year … Continue reading A Court of Thorns and Roses
A story exploring identity, race, sex, first love, loss, all entwining into a desperate journey of self discovery....because the missing pieces matter. Angie glances back at her home disappearing behind them, and then she looks down at the girl in the picture with her dad. The one who must have sped through the night with … Continue reading In Search Of Us
Reading this book is like sitting down with a Devonshire cream tea on a warm and sunny afternoon. Meet Willow Longville, our 26 year old, caring and absolutely hilarious protagonist. There is a never dull moment in Willow's narrative, her thoughts and reactions just as lively as her dialogue. She has a unique and … Continue reading Sunshine at the Comfort Food Café
It is a beautiful sunny Friday and I'm currently curled up with Sunshine at the Comfort Food Cafe, the perfect cosy read. What could be better? So far I'm 142/386 pages into the novel, and loving every second. There will a be a review to come, but I will say something. If you find yourself … Continue reading Currently Reading…
Sometimes the hardest part of writing is coming up with an idea, harbouring the inspiration, having that light bulb moment where all your thoughts fall into place. So make it a little easier for yourself. Don't think about too much, just read the prompt and start writing! You may be surprised with where it takes … Continue reading Story Prompt…
On the 27th of December 2017 I fell in love with Rebel of the Sands' beautiful spine. I was in Waterstones with my boyfriend, there was a pile of books in my hand and I was trying to decide which two books I should invest in. That's when I spotted Rebel, a blue and gold … Continue reading What I’ve been reading (Jan-Feb)
