Dec
31
Book Review | Just In Case by Meg Rosoff
Filed Under 3 stars, 50 book challenge, Young Adult | 3 Comments
The novel starts out in the bedroom of David Case; a teenage boy with a baby brother. A baby brother who decides that he wants to be a bird and stands a little too close to the window ledge. In that moment David loses his childhood innocence - his lack of fear - and starts to think what if…?
Oct
19
Book Review | Before I Die by Jenny Downham
Filed Under 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Readathon, Young Adult | 2 Comments
Before I Die is hands-down the best book I have read this year and I implore you to buy yourself a copy, and a box of tissues, and let me know what you think about this extraordinary, life affirming novel.
Sep
30
Book Review | Anne’s House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery
Filed Under 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Series Challenge 2, Young Adult | 3 Comments
After the disappointing Anne of Windy Willows, I was slightly reticent to pick this one up — but Montgomery has returned to form — as Anne and Gilbert’s relationship blossoms we are introduced to more delightful characters who make up a charming and heart-warming tale
Jul
23
Book Review | Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery
Filed Under 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Celebrating 100 years of Anne, Challenges, Reviews, Series Challenge 2, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, Young Adult | 3 Comments
Montgomery continues to weave a great tale that makes for a comfortable read - and even throws in a little romance!


