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5 star book review for Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas. Features the book cover with the text 'Emotional growth, foot warmers, back massages… this is The One!' thewallflowerdigest.co.uk

Book Review: Devil in Winter (The Wallflowers #3) by Lisa Kleypas – This is The One!

5 Stars, Book Reviews, Books, Review & AnalysisMarch 27, 2023

I absolutely bloody loved this - emotional growth, foot warmers, back massages... this is my love language! 😍

The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

3 Stars, Book ReviewsMarch 25, 2023

Great audiobook and an entertaining satire of '90s horror ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

3 Stars, Book ReviewsMarch 23, 2023

Whiny juvenile characters and predictable to the end, this felt like a huge waste of potential for what could have been an epic. Disappointing and forgettable! ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars

Do I even want anybody to read this?

BlogMarch 19, 2023

I finally realised I need to tune out the noise and write whatever, and however, I want to. 🧐

This Is How You Lose The Time War by By Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone Mini review 2 of 5 stars Genre: Sci-Fi, Contemporary Literature Positives: + Cool premise. + Cool characters. + Only 200 pages... Negatives: - Writing style is too poetic for me. - Between language, structure and lack of world building I found the story hard to follow. - I wasnt engaged with the characters or the romance.

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone

2 Stars, Book ReviewsMarch 15, 2023

Huge disappointment! Overwritten, hard to follow and and mawkish romance. All style and no substance. ⭐⭐ 2/5 Stars

I'm leaving my first house and its emotional

I am Leaving My First House and Its Emotional

BlogMarch 9, 2023

I'm in the process of selling my house and moving in with my partner. It's a period of transition with a lot of conflicting emotions.

Poison Study by Maria V. Synder

4 Stars, Book ReviewsMarch 7, 2023

Yelena is a great main character, typical fantasy plot but it doesn't feel tired. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5

The Mignight Library by Matt Haig Mini review 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Contemporary Positives: + Straightforward, accessible writing style. + Characters felt realistic. + A realistic look at depression that aims to be inspiring. Negatives: - very heavy-handed with its message! - Predictable & unoriginal. - The amazing, multi-talented Nora got grating. - You need to be in the right frame of mind, maybe avoid if currently in a depression.

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

4 Stars, Book ReviewsMarch 5, 2023

Uplifting, inspiring story but very heavy handed! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5

Stopping the birth control pill. Happier, Clearer Thoughts, more Confidence, More Energy and More Orgasms! Image depicts a styled figure in a joyful pose and a strip of birth control pills in a bin.

Stopping The Birth Control Pill Was The Best Decision

Blog, Health, LifeFebruary 28, 2023

Last year I stopped taking the hormonal birth control pill and it changed my life.

Project Hail Mary by Andy Wier Mini Review 4 of 5 stars Genre: Sci-Fi Positives: + Entertaining, Easy reading. + Plot is packed with twists and turns that keep things interesting. I won’t say more to avoid spoilers! Negatives: - Way too much hard science for me. - I found the main character a little grating. - All characters either share the same personality or are a thin stereotype.

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

4 Stars, Book ReviewsFebruary 28, 2023

Entertaining with some good twists and turns, but way too much maths! So. Much. Maths. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars