This book is one of my favourites as you feel so involved with it and the characters. Its suitable for kids without being patronising and fine for adults without being pretentious or pompous. The first time I read Here Lies Arthur I bought it with me on holiday, but made the mistake of not taking any other […]
The Ashes Trilogy by Ilsa J Bick
I read this a while ago, around the time when I had just discovered my love of post apocalyptic novels. I had recently read Mortal Engines and Blood Red Road and felt like trying out something a bit more hardcore! A quick synopsis: Alex, a seventeen year old girl with a brain tumour, is hiking in […]
Popular by Maya Van Wagenen
This book is incredible!! It’s told through the eyes of high school student Maya Van Wagenen, who finds a 1950’s popularity guide and decides to follow it for a year as a social experiment. She follows the advice as much as she can, and even takes it a step further by sitting with different cliques […]
The Edge Chronicles- Childhood Favourites
I have been enjoying the Edge Chronicles since I was in Year Three, and I am currently on the very last one, The Immortals. They contain beautiful illustrations by Chris Riddell which help Paul Stewart’s writing really come alive. There are ten books in total, and these are divided into three trilogies and a stand alone finale. Just to mention, […]
Matched Review
One of the main reasons I picked Matched up in Waterstones was because of the awesome cover. However, when I read it I was really annoyed as NOTHING HAPPENS! I can honestly say that this is one of the most boring books I have ever read. I’m not criticising the writing style (it does have some […]
Rowan Ink 