Candy Capers

Featuring: “Bound for Planet Toothache” “The Princess and the Peppermint Witch” Publisher: Raven & Drake Publishing Get ready to delve into candy-filled worlds full of lollipop trees and chocolate rivers. Marshmallow marshlands and jellybean paved roads. Bubblegum trees and gingerbread houses. Prepare to battle peppermint witches, cotton candy monsters and sugar-fuelled squirrels. These authors takes…

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Nim’s Island (Nim #1) by Wendy Orr

4 stars A fantastic tale of a young girl’s unique island life with her father and some unusual friends. Great blend of day-to-day descriptions of life on the island such as collecting food and taking measurements as well as adventurous turns like heavy storms and volcanic eruptions. A fun tale that was engaging and unique….

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The Grownup by Gillian Flynn

3 stars Listening to this audiobook was… a journey. Started off to kind of a rocky start, but after things picked up a bit I was interested in the premise. For a good chunk of the story, I was convinced I was going to like it, which surprised me given my usual dislike of Flynn’s…

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Royal Romance: Sweet Tales of Nobles in Love

Featuring: “Wedding of the Century” “The Heart of the Emerald Tower” Publisher: Paramour Ink Romance knows no station. Love doesn’t know if you’re born a royal or commoner. It cares not for what gender you are or which side of the country you live on… Love conquers all. This novella boasts fifteen sweet tales of…

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Earwig and the Witch by Diana Wynne Jones

4 stars A remarkable tale of an orphaned girl who winds up in the care of two rather strange individuals. Diana Wynne Jones’ writing is wonderful. She creates such amazing worlds, which I love visiting. This book is home to a cast of odd characters from the reluctant familiar, Thomas, to the easy-to-anger mandrake, and…

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The Waiter by Matias Faldbakken

2.5 stars I received a copy of this book through Goodreads in exchange for an honest review. First off, the hardcover edition of this book is just gorgeous. I loved the texture of the jacket itself and the design fits the feel of the book very well. As many reviews have pointed out, not a…

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FernGully by Diana Young

4 stars I watching the movie over and over again as a child. It has been years since I last watched it, but from what I remember, the plot and dialogue of the book closely follow that of the movie. Lovely world-building. Some parts felt a bit rushed, but overall I enjoyed the level of…

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