Theme = FROZEN FABLES!

‘Have you ever noticed how peaceful the world seems after snowfall? How a hush falls over the landscape whenever it snows? And as beautiful as it may be, do you ever wonder which monsters may be hiding or perhaps resting in the silence…?’

Items inspired by The Bear and the Nightingale, Wintersong, Spinning Silver, Winterwood and Even The Darkest Stars.

🖤 Mug inspired by The Winternight Trilogy with artwork by @monolimeart

🖤 Ring Phone Holder inspired by Winterwood designed by @ironandinkdesigns

🖤 Socks! Inspired by Even the Darkest Stars designed by @jezhawk

🖤 Notebook inspired by Wintersong, illustrated by @taratjah

🖤 Foiled Art Print inspired by Spinning Silver with artwork from @warickaart

🖤 Headband designed by @catarinabookdesigns

🖤 Tarot cards designed by @arz28 inspired by The Winternight Trilogy

📚 BOOK OF THE MONTH 📚

The Bright and the Pale by Jessica Rubinkowski

✔ Exclusive cover

✔ Signed

✔ Foil embossing on naked cover

✔ Shimmery sprayed edges

✔ Foil embossing on the naked cover

✔ Artwork on reverse of dust jacket by @gabsternaut

I am a massive fan of the Grishaverse, I’ve read all the books and was waiting for the show with bated breath!

I binged watched Shadow and Bone Friday and yesterday with my son. I did wonder what it was going to be like, 2 series set in the same world, mushed together.

My verdict was that it was different from the books but there were scenes and lines that I remember (and loved) and I lived for those (and basically shouted them in my sons face when they happened!!!)

So I liked it. It was powerful, had that watchability and I couldn’t wait to queue up the next episode!

But there were some things I found surprising……

In the books I didn’t really warm to Kaz. But the actor who played Kaz in the show did a flamin wonderful job. He was excellent and I really liked him.

Jesper in the books, I didn’t not like him, I just really didn’t pay him much attention but in the TV show he made my day, shining star for me!

Same with Inej. I didn’t not like her in the book but didn’t love her either but because of the TV show, I now have a new found respect for the character.

Mal in the book I didn’t like him not at all, he was boring. But in the tv show, loved him loads!

And the biggest surprise of all……I am the biggest Darkling fan ever. The books made me fall in love with him in all his evilness. But in the show, I found he gave me the creeps and not in a good way (!) so that was a massive disappointment for me!!!!

Something the same though was those Nina and Matthias moments. In the book and the show, I lived for them! Those 2 make my heart warm!

So I guess there will be more? Will they bring the Apparate in? I want more Nina and Matthias but I want that to deviate from the book! I want more Kaz. I want Nikolai! I want it all and I want it soon!!!!

Have you watched yet?

I saw this book tag on Books are only the Beginning, go check Lauren out!

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Do you have a favorite bookshop?

Several! Waterstones, Blackwells, Forbidden Planet and I also love looking in charity shops for 2nd hand books to give some love to!

There is nothing like browsing round an actual shop with actual books in it! This pandemic has certainly messed with my book browsing, I haven’t been for a year!

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Do you pre-order books?
Only if I want a special/signed edition. I got caught out a few years ago when I used to preorder ALL the books when one month I didn’t have hardly any money left and a girls got to eat!!!

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Do you have a monthly buying limit?
Pahahaaaaahaaaaa! Yes. But also no!
I don’t seem to have much control when it comes to book buying! If I say only 3 books it’s like a red rag to a bull and I get all the books! But I’m actually in the middle of a book merch buying ban and I’m actually doing it. So I might try and see if I can do a variation for books next!

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How big is your wish list?

27 books which really isn’t that bad (is it?!) Most of these are physical copies where I’ve read the ebook and loved it so much that I need it on my shelf!

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What three books from your wish list do you wish to own right now?

Red Tigress by Amelie Wen Zhao
Wolfsong by TJ Klune
Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas

Title: Bridge of Souls

Series: Cassidy Blake #3

Author: Victoria Schwab

Where there are ghosts, Cassidy Blake follows … unless it’s the other way around?

Cass thinks she might have this ghost-hunting thing down. After all, she and her ghost best friend, Jacob, have survived two haunted cities while travelling for her parents’ TV show.

But nothing can prepare Cass for New Orleans, which wears all of its hauntings on its sleeve. In a city of ghost tours and tombs, raucous music and all kinds of magic, Cass could get lost in all the colourful, grisly local legends. And the city’s biggest surprise is a foe Cass never expected to face: a servant of Death itself.

Cass takes on her most dangerous challenge yet…

‘Look and listen.
See and know.
This is what you are.’

Back in the world of Cassidy Blake and this time we are in New Orleans but someone, or something, is hot on the heels of Cass.

‘You cannot win without losing too.’

I know the books in this series are MG reads but I admit I was spooked! But I couldn’t stop reading. It has that same pull as Percy Jackson and Harry Potter!

Mystery, death, ghosts, an emissary and the Society of the Black Cat. This book has it all. And as a side note the Thread and Bone is somewhere I want to visit!

I’m wondering if this this end to the series? I really hope not because I love it!!!

Title: Pause

Author: Kylie Scott

When Anna wakes up from a coma after a car crash, she discovers life has gone on without her. Her husband has been unfaithful—with her best friend—and she’s been long since replaced at work. While her old life is a distant memory, her new life feels like an empty shell. Then she meets the stranger who saved her life during the crash, and he changes everything.

Leif Larsen—tattooist, joker, and player—has his own scars thanks to the crash that put Anna in a coma. Helping her move on from her failed marriage, and create a new life, sounds like a perfect distraction. So when he needs a new roommate, he invites Anna to begin her new life with him.

Although their lives may have been put on pause, together they just might find a way to heal.

This book warmed my heart!

Anna has a terrible accident, has been betrayed by not only one person but 2 and is at a crossroads in her life.

Leif was also in the accident and is there after to make sure she is ok.

Leif is a constant support for Anna and man, I had a visual in my head of him and it was glorious!

Loved the narrator,
Loved the story,
Loved Anna,
Especially loved Leif,
100% recommend!

And Anna is correct, taking your bra off is the best moment of the day!!!!!

Top Ten Tuesday is featured by That Artsy Reader Girl. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

Theme: Colourful Book Covers

Books are beautiful, there is no doubt about it!

Archenemies by Marissa Meyer

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Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas

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Aurora Burning by Jay Kristoff

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Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas

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Skyhunter by Marie Lu

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The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

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Taunting Destiny by Amelia Hutchins

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Viper by Bex Hogan

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Lore by Alexandra Bracken

Title: City of Glass

Series: The Mortal Instruments #3

Author: Cassandra Clare

To save her mother’s life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters – never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight.

As Clary uncovers more about her family’s past, she finds an ally in mysterious Shadowhunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadowhunters forever, their only chance to defeat him is to fight alongside their eternal enemies. But can Downworlders and Shadowhunters put aside their hatred to work together? While Jace realizes exactly how much he’s willing to risk for Clary, can she harness her newfound powers to help save the Glass City – whatever the cost?

Love is a mortal sin and the secrets of the past prove deadly as Clary and Jace face down Valentine in the third installment of the New York Times bestselling series The Mortal Instruments.

Not a conventional review from me this time but merely a few feelings!

I was on the edge of my seat here mostly throughout the whole book.

This book also made me ecstatically happy for many reasons!

I think this is my fave book of the series so far!

I hate angst but weirdly the Jace and Clary angst in this book excited me!

My ongoing obsession with Magnus and Alec continued and chapter 11 made my heart soar!

After my initial disliking of Simon in the 1st 2 books, I started to warm up to him here and I can now say I like him! Strange how that works isn’t it!!

I think I’m going to leave it there. Yes a totally small not-review but it is what it is!

Title: All the Tides of Fate

Series: All the Stars and Teeth #2

Author: Adalyn Grace

Through blood and sacrifice, Amora Montara has conquered a rebellion and taken her rightful place as queen of Visidia. Now, with the islands in turmoil and the people questioning her authority, Amora cannot allow anyone to see her weaknesses.

No one can know about the curse in her bloodline. No one can know that she’s lost her magic. No one can know the truth about the boy who holds the missing half of her soul.

To save herself and Visidia, Amora embarks on a desperate quest for a mythical artifact that could fix everything―but it comes at a terrible cost. As she tries to balance her loyalty to her people, her crew, and the desires of her heart, Amora will soon discover that the power to rule might destroy her.

Must admit I was happy to be diving back into a world where Bastian exists! And he did not disappoint me!

Amora is now Queen of Visidia and wants to right the wrongs of the past. Although she now has no magic which resides with half her soul in Bastian. I mean I would’ve been overjoyed with that but she….was not really!!!

But anyway, off on a quest to find a magical object to get her magic back, we find ourselves back on the Keel Haul. Best parts of the book in my opinion, was so good, bought back all those original feels I had.

But. I wanted to smack Bastian and Amora’s heads together. Well mainly Amora’s!!! Angst drives me potty!! Stronger together, always! Bastian however is my utter fave, I mean look:

‘You won’t be able to ignore me forever, Princess.’

‘I’ve tried so hard to be there for you, and to give you time, but . . . I need someone to be there for me.’

Oh Bastian.

This was a fast paced conclusion to the duology and even though that ending nearly tore my heart out, I really liked it!

Can you believe May is in 15 days? I know I probably say it a lot, but time is flying! (Roll on Christmas I say!!!)

Another month, another load of fab book releases!

Here are the books I want that are releasing in May but honestly I may have to wishlist some of them as I really need to read some of my tbr before I buy anymore books! Do you do that?

Blade of Secrets by Tricia Levenseller

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Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard

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There are some great romance releases too that I am thinking about but I don’t seem to be reading romance at the mo so these will defo go on my wishlist for when I’m back in the romance mood!

• The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
• The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
• Dream Spinner by Kristen Ashley