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Uprooted by Naomi Novik 4/5 stars A re-read drops a star because while I still loved this, I can acknowledge some flaws! When it’s good, it’s fantastic and lights up my brain, but it’s also uneven in places, so not a 5-star read for me now.

Uprooted by Naomi Novik

Posted in4 StarsOctober 13, 2025
When it's good it's fantastic, and this is exactly what I want to read. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
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witches abroad by terry pratchett 4/5 stars Hilarious, and again thematically strong! I love these witches (and Greebo) more with every book! [Discworld #12, Witches #3]

Witches Abroad (Discworld #12, Witches #3) by Terry Pratchett

Posted in4 StarsOctober 11, 2025
I love these witches (and Greebo) more with every book! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
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Thorn in my Side by C.J. Skuse 3.5/5 Rounding up a 3.5 rating, but I really enjoyed this! This one was surprisingly romantic, and the twists in the plot are still keeping me on my toes!

Thorn In My Side (Sweetpea #4) by C. J. Skuse

Posted in4 StarsOctober 9, 2025
Surprisingly romantic, and the twists in the plot are still keeping me on my toes! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3.5
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Dead Head (Sweetpea #3) by C. J. Skuse

Dead Head (Sweetpea #3) by C. J. Skuse

Posted in4 StarsSeptember 27, 2025
I am all in on these books now! So much fun! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
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A court of thorns and roses by sarah j maas. 2/5 stars Have I read worse? Yes. But, is this good? No, it’s poorly written by all measures. Is it deserving of the hype? Absolutely not. Do I wish I hadn’t read it? Yes.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Posted in2 StarsSeptember 27, 2025
⭐⭐ 2/5 - This is not a good book. I have a lot of reasons why.
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In Bloom (Sweetpea #2) by C.J. Skuse

In Bloom (Sweetpea #2) by C.J. Skuse

Posted in4 StarsSeptember 11, 2025
Even better on audio, and interesting character development. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
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Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett 4/5 Another great audiobook re-read! A very funny and clever Macbeth parody, and I loved Nanny Ogg and Magrat in addition to Granny Weatherwax! [Discworld #6, Witches #2]

Wyrd Sisters (Discworld #6; Witches #2) by Terry Pratchett

Posted in4 StarsAugust 31, 2025
Hilarious and clever, and I love the three witches! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
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sweetpea by c.j. skuse 3/5 stars This was fun, just a little bit of light murder. I enjoyed Rhiannon’s voice, even if her character felt a bit inconsistent towards the end.

Sweetpea by C. J. Skuse

Posted in3 StarsAugust 27, 2025
A fun little bit of murder! - ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars
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False Value by Ben Aaronovitch 3/5 stars I am done with this series now. This is book eight, and I realise there has been a startling lack of character growth, and it’s just never going to give me what I want.

False Value (Rivers of London #8) by Ben Aaronovitch

Posted in3 StarsAugust 26, 2025
I'm done with this series - ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars
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Earthlings by Sayaka Murata 4/5 stars I’d recommend reading Life Ceremony before this novel, it might be less shocking that way around! Equally disturbing as I found it entertaining. Don’t be fooled by the cute hedgehog on the cover!

Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

Posted in4 StarsAugust 14, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars - As entertaining as it is disturbing!
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