Isobar Precinct by Angelique Kasmara
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3.75/5 - Well-crafted genre bending debut with complex characters and philosophical themes.
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years (Adrian Mole #5) by Sue Townsend
⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars - I may be ready for a break from this series, I'm getting a bit tired of Adrian getting in his own way.
The Shepherd’s Crown (Tiffany Aching #5; Discworld #41) by Terry Pratchett
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 - A fitting end to the series (and to Discworld) but it does show that Sir Terry never finished polishing it before his death.
I Shall Wear Midnight (Tiffany Aching #4; Discworld #38) by Terry Pratchett
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 - A major tone shift as things get a lot darker and heavier for Tiffany.
Nona The Ninth (The Locked Tomb #3) by Tamsyn Muir
☠️☠️☠️☠️ 4/5 Bones - Nona brings a sweeter, warmer tone than previous books, and some answers to my many questions!
Adrian Mole The Wilderness Years (Adrian Mole #4) by Sue Townsend
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars - Funny as always, with some emotional moments that really resonated with me.
Reading Roundup: April 2026
April was all about Adrian Mole and The Locked Tomb (two separate series, though the mind boggles at that combo!).
![Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir 4/5 stars [The Locked Tomb #1]. I didn’t think this would be for me, and yet... against all the odds (tone, style, characters) ... I LOVED IT?! A surprisingly challenging novel that I already plan to re-read in print.](https://thewallflowerdigest.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/gideon-1-600x600.png)
Gideon the Ninth (The Locked Tomb #1) by Tamsyn Muir
🦴🦴🦴🦴 4/5 Bones - Unlike nothing I've read before, and against the odds, I loved this weird tricky book!
The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole (Adrian Mole #2) by Sue Townsend
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5/5 Stars - I enjoyed this one even more. Adrian has some real and relatable struggles, but it's still hilariously funny.
Q1 2026 Law of Five Reading Bingo Progress
It's time for a Q1 progress review on Nic's (Dragon Rambles) Law of Fives reading bingo challenge! This is the first time I've done something like this, and I found…