Review: ‘The Extraordinaries’ (‘The Extraordinaries’, #1) by TJ Klune

“I need my own origin story,” Nick announced grandly. “I'm going to become an Extraordinary.”“Nicky, no.”“Nicky, yes!” Rating: 4.5/5 paper planes Genre: YA fantasy (superheroes); LGBTQ+; coming-of-age Publication: 16th July 2020 Synopsis: Some people are extraordinary. Some are just extra. In Nova City, there are 'Extraordinaries', capable of impossible feats. Shadow Star protects the city …

Review: ‘Enduring Chaos’ (‘Sisters of Chaos’, #1) by Catherine Fitzsimmons

The dealings of the gods are not as simple as the Seers would have us believe... The gods bicker and we suffer. Rating: 4/5 paper planes Genre: High fantasy Publication date: 2013 Cursed with fearsome eyes and a dangerous gift, any chance of Damian having an ordinary life was dashed the moment she was born. …

Review: ‘Heart of the Dragon’ by Jamie Sullivan

"Lord. Are all knights this dumb, or just the ones who run around trying to fight dragons?" Rating: 4.5/5 stars Genre: Fantasy (dragons) Publication date: June 15th 2020 (re-release from Riptide Publishing) Synopsis: The dragon Madfall is the greatest thief in the kingdom, stealing crowns off the very heads of kings. But when he snatches …

Review: ‘The Knife of Never Letting Go’ (‘Chaos Walking’, #1) by Patrick Ness

Early one morning just as the sun was rising,I heard a maiden call from the valley below.“Oh don’t deceive me, oh never leave me."I open my eyes.Don’t deceive me.Never leave me.I have to find her. Rating: 5/5 glowing paper planes Genre: YA dystopian sci-fi Synopsis: Todd Hewitt is the only boy in a town of …

Top 5 Saturday: Books inspired by Mythology

Today's topic: Books inspired by mythology! I actually love mythology, so the hardest part of this post will be narrowing it down to only five... 1. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his homework or control his temper. School is only getting …

Update: Current read, Star Wars readathon, TBR and Upcoming Posts

Does anyone else feel like January is just flying by? I have a deadline at the end of the month, so please, take your time January, there's no rush 😂 Current Read: 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' by J.K. Rowling (illust. Jim Kay) When a letter arrives for the unhappy but ordinary Harry Potter, …

Review: A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison

'It's always the same,' Granny said. 'It starts with birdsong. The crows' chorus.' Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ (Pleasantly surprised!) What's This Book About?Genre: Children's FantasySynopsis: Three sisters trapped by an ancient curse.Three magical objects with the power to change their fate.Will they be enough to break the curse?Or will they lead the sisters …

Review: The Graveyard Book (Volume 1) by Neil Gaiman, adapted by P. Craig Russell

Be Hole, Be Dust, Be Dream, Be WindBe Night, Be Dark, Be Wish, Be Mind,Now Slip, Now Slide, Now Move UnSeen,Above, Beneath, Betwixt, Between. Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ (4.95/5) What's This Book About?Genre: Children's/YA Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Graphic NovelisationSynopsis: After the grisly murder of his entire family, a toddler wanders into a graveyard where …

Review: What If It’s Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

"Te quiero. Estoy enamorado. You don't even know.”And I don't speak a word of Spanish, but when I look at his face, I get it. Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (4.9/5) What's This Book About?Genre: YA Contemporary LGBT Romance (m|m)Synopsis: Arthur is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him …

Review: Once and Future (Once and Future, #1) by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy

Find ArthurTrain ArthurNudge Arthur onto the nearest throneDefeat the greatest evil in the worldUnite all of mankind Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (A little disappointing, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.) What's This Book About?Genre: Science-Fiction Fantasy RetellingSynopsis: When Ari Helix, a interplanetary fugitive refugee, crash-lands on Old Earth and pulls a magic sword from its ancient …