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Blog featuring mostly YA fiction, but welcomes all genres for reviews. Authored by Al Stone, a writer from the UK who is passionate about reading books. The aim is to introduce readers to new & established talent!
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1d ago
Zombie Nerd and the Half-Term Harrowing
Author: Jack Callaghan
Publication Date: 6 October 2023
Genre: YA Dystopian / Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
Book Description:
The 'Zombie Apocalypse' is over and has been for some time.
As the country tries to recover from the chaos, Zombies and Survivors live in as close to harmony as they're able, but old divisions continue to bubble beneath the surface.
Ronnie Thanatos isn't a very good Zombie. He suffers from the usual trappings that come with being a member of the undead, but he isn't tough, he isn't cool, and he certainly isn't sca ..read more
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6d ago
LightFall
(The Dreadmarked Dragon, #1)
Author: Elsa Jade
Publication Date: April 8th, 2024
Genre: Adult Fantasy / Romance
Book Description:
He is the Dragon Prince, chained by the ghosts of sacrificed auras to a savage dragon. From solitary confinement in his obsidian tower, he flies out with the dragon to fight the demon horde—cursed by fate to give his soul and someday his life for the Living Lands.
Me… I’m nothing.
Or not quite nothing. I’m a good thief, clever with my great-grandfather’s animdao blade and my wayward tongue, which has kept me alive when no ..read more
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1w ago
Abby Has Arthritis
Author: Olga Chinka
Illustrator: Ry Menson
Publication Date: 30 August 2020
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Book Description:
Abby is a ten-year old girl who has juvenile arthritis and chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis. From taking medicine to routine doctor appointments, Abby shares how her life is affected by arthritis. From good days to bad days, Abby lets other kids know that they are not alone in this diagnosis.
Buy Links:Amazon US | UK
SUMMARY
This is a poignant portrayal of the challenges faced by a ten-year-old girl living with juvenile ..read more
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1w ago
Crown of Wings and Thorns
Author: Mary Ting
Publication Date: April 4th 2024
Genre: NA Fantasy / Romance
Book Description:
A fight for a throne that will rewrite history
The demon King Asmodeus has taken over the mortal world. The Order of Angel warriors have a mission to take him down, but many have died or joined the enemy. When Evangeline’s team is ensnared in a web of deception, she has no choice but to form an alliance with King Victus, a vampire ruler with a reputation for killing angels. Can the two set aside the past and take down Asmodeus? Or will they turn on each other first ..read more
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2w ago
Cursed Wolf
(Howling Death MC)
Author: Sophie Ash
Publication Date: March 29th, 2024
Genre: Adult Paranormal Romance
Book Description:
If the sweet veterinarian finds out I’m a werewolf, she’ll bolt.
But she’s my fated mate, and the beast in me is howling for a taste.
I’m the wolf she hit with her car and nursed back to health. I’m also the gruff biker who saved her from her creepy boss.
She has no idea man and beast are one and the same.
We’re from different worlds, but fate’s thread ties us together. She thinks we’re just dating, but she’s meant for me. And as I get to know her, I ..read more
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3w ago
Slumber of Silence
Series: The Talisman, Book 4.5
Author: Brett Salter
Publication Date: 9 November 2023
Genre: YA Fantasy / Adventure
Book Description:Ah-hah! Nothing like the pungent smell of an ancient cave and the thrill of the hunt for a pair of mangey Garms to really make you feel alive, huh? In this canon novella of The Talisman Series, “Slumber of Silence”, Rome and Julian find themselves out on a mission for The Alliance, tracking a couple of Garms through a cave system that seems as old as the mountain range that shadows it. At first, it’s just another her ..read more
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1M ago
Life on the Line
Author: David Skipper
Publication Date: 30 March 2024
Genre: YA / Coming of Age
Book Description:
A taut, gritty tale about two boys who live on a run-down housing estate near a railway line.Simon and Darren look out for each other—always have done. Especially these last few years, since Darren's dad died and his mum took up with Milo. Since Si's kid brother got so ill.Since girls, drugs and gangs became a part of life, and messing about on the railway line has turned into more than just playing stupid games.But sometimes even your best mate can't protect you from wha ..read more
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Take Any Chance
(Gaming the System, #10)
Author: Brenna Aubrey
Publication Date: April 30th, 2024
Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance
Book Description:
In the game of life, Mia Drake has leveled up like a pro. Just out of medical school, she’s landed her dream job—a medical residency at a prestigious hospital. She has a beautiful home and an amazing husband. But there’s one more achievement she’s determined to unlock: becoming a mother.
In the business world, Adam Drake is a beast. He can face any threat. Conquer any board ..read more
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2M ago
Catastrophe in the City
Author: Stephen Baer and Arlo Baer
Publication Date: 19 January 2024
Pages: 35
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Book Description:
Catastrophe in the City is a children's book that follows the escapades of Catastrophe, an inquisitive cat, as he explores the city, inadvertently leaving a trail of chaos in his wake. Young readers will find humor in Catastrophe's blunders, which are cleverly depicted by contrasting Catastrophe's innocent appraisal of each situation alongside visuals of complete turmoil caused by his decisions.
Buy Links:Amazon US | UK
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