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Oct 15, 20212 min read
The hilarious diary of a novice witch
Diary of an Accidental Witch by Honor and Perdita Cargill “But surely you covered the basic concoctions at home?” I had no idea what...
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Oct 8, 20211 min read
From Little Tokyo with Love by Sarah Kuhn
I reviewed this book for Paper Lanterns Teen and YA Literary Journal and absolutely LOVED it. You can read my thoughts on it here and...
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Oct 6, 20212 min read
Five friendly little spiders
Cobweb Capers by Dr Jane McGee and Marisa Lewis Cobweb Capers is a collection of stories featuring eight-legged friends or foes –...
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Oct 3, 20211 min read
Paper Lanterns Teen and YA Literary Journal
From July to October, I joined Paper Lanterns as an intern and was involved in all aspects of the production and promotion of issue six....
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Sep 17, 20212 min read
Take a thrilling tour through haunted Ireland with Banshee Rising by Riley Cain
An atmospheric new novel for teens... I'm finally getting around to blogging about one of the books I brought on holidays last month! An...
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Sep 2, 20213 min read
When you're young, in love and undead
Baby Teeth by Meg Grehan, Little Island Baby Teeth is a poignant exploration of coming of age and first love, from the perspective of...
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Aug 13, 20210 min read
Soak up the last bit of summer with brilliant books
Delighted to be featured in my local paper, the Westmeath Examiner, with recommended reading for a variety of ages. See the full article,...
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Aug 13, 20213 min read
Mermaids, magic and rule-ripping fun!
Do Not Mess with the Mermaids by Michelle Robinson and Sharon Davey, Bloomsbury Looking for a series set in a magical realm, with...
Paperback Snob
Aug 11, 20212 min read
Eliza may not be here to be liked but you will love her!
Not Here To Be Liked by Michelle Quach, Usborne books Not Here To Be Liked is amazing! I absolutely loved the main character, Eliza. She...
Paperback Snob
Jul 28, 20214 min read
BLOG TOUR: Listen, Layla by Yassmin Abdel-Magied, Puffin Books
Listen, Layla is a book I enjoyed on so many levels. It’s a story about the search for identity and the struggle for autonomy that so...
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Jul 10, 20213 min read
Howling winds, hidden secrets and haunted families
The House on the Edge by Alex Cotter, Nosy Crow This is an intriguing thriller set in an ominous old house overlooking the sea. Faith’s...
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Jun 30, 20212 min read
The most magical fun you could wish for!
Genie and Teeny: Make a Wish by Steven Lenton, HarperCollins Genie and Teeny is the first in a brand new series by one of our favourite...
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Jun 16, 20213 min read
True tales of incredible teamwork
How to Change the World by Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Annabel Tempest This is a sensational book that I've been meaning to review for ages....
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Jun 10, 20212 min read
How far would you go to get a laugh?
Something I Said by Ben Bailey Smith, Bloomsbury Carmichael Taylor, “Car” to his friends, is a quick-witted and clever thirteen-year-old...
Paperback Snob
Jun 9, 20213 min read
A boy at war with himself
When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle, Andersen Press When the Sky Falls is a masterful and moving story about four individuals who find...
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Jun 4, 20212 min read
Sensational summer reads for young adults
A roundup of excellent books for teens which are also ideal for grown-ups who have found themselves in a reading rut! Parents often...
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Jun 4, 20212 min read
A survival story that feels very real
This Can Never Not Be Real by Sera Milano, Farshore Books This Can Never Not Be Real is an incredibly powerful book which takes readers...
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Jun 3, 20213 min read
Dancing to the end of love
Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon, Penguin Last summer, I read Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon and was blown away by her...
Paperback Snob
Jun 1, 20213 min read
This electric debut will mesmerise you
The Lightning Catcher by Clare Weze, Bloomsbury The Lightning Catcher is one of the most exciting books I’ve read, and it kept me...
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