When Betty Plum turns 15, everything changes. Her father has a new girlfriend, her best friend isn’t speaking to her and Betty finds herself falling in love with the mysterious new boy at school. Her mother passed away when Betty was small but through a series of letters written before she died, Betty manages to …
Today I have a surprise for you all. As part of Bloomsbury’s #Weightless Blog Tour, I have a guest post from author Sarah Bannon to share with you where she shares stories (and photos!) of her own high school years! Guest Post by Sarah Bannan – author of Weightless Most of the photos …
Kestral made an agreement to save Arin’s life – and the lives of his people – but the game she is playing has only just began. The king of Valoria is suspicious of the next crown princess and it seems there are many eyes watching ever move Kestral makes. The lavish balls and exquisite gowns …
The Mime Order has been one of my most anticipated book releases of 2015 and Samantha Shannon did not disappoint. The first book, The Bone Season, introduced us to Paige Mahoney – a young clairvoyant who discovered the truth about Scion, the governing body currently ruling over England. Scion is working with the Rephaim (an …
Emma Taylor has had enough of actors. Her on-screen romances may end happily ever after but her experiences with off-screen romance have been far from a fairytale. With a new show, new house and new start in Tuscon, Emma has sworn off dating anyone she works with. No matter how normal they appear, she knows actors bring …
Shelby’s life is ruled by routine. Home-schooled by a mother who just wants to keep her safe, Shelby doesn’t get out much and when she does her mum chaperones her with an eagle eye. Her world may be small – but it is safe. That is until a car accident leaves Shelby in hospital and everything …
Hansel and Gretel is delightfully re-imagined by Neil Gaiman and beautifully illustrated by Loreno Mattotti in this gorgeous take on the classic fairytale. With the story broken up with dark yet gorgeous double page illustrations, this edition is a wonderful gift for book lovers everywhere. With subtle differences from the Grimm tale, this story is cleverly retold by …
When the most popular boy from school’s ghost shows up in your bedroom, what do you do? If you’re Keira Nolan – you try to solve his murder. This is Your Afterlife is a fun and exciting story about Keira, a girl previously without psychic ability and now all of a sudden gifted with clairvoyance. Keira’s new-found gift gets her caught up …
The Sleeper and the Spindle combines two classic fairytale and gives them a delicious twist. A queen, complete with dwarf escorts, goes on a quest the day before her wedding to save a kingdom and a princess from a witch’s enchantment. This is Snow White meets Sleeping Beauty but not in a way we have ever seen …
After reading the first volume I was eagerly anticipating the second (and final!) graphic novel adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s award-winning novel, The Graveyard Book. Five different artists lend their skills to deliver a beautifully cohesive story featuring Nobody “Bod” Owens and ghostly friends. Picking up where the first volume finished, this instalment shows as Bod …