A funny little romp in to the lives of Bettina and Bart, friends since childhood growing up in 1920's England, who both confide in each other that they are gay. They decide to marry each other as a cover with the story following their relationships with each other and the lovers they meet along the way.

A very romantic story set in WW1 told by Greek Goddess Aphrodite. Absolutely loved the stories of the two couples this book follows, of course being set in WW1, there are bound to be a few tears. Not sure it needed the added layer of the Gods and Goddesses though. This felt a bit forced and would have made a magnificent love story without that element. Still a good read 😊

This was a much better offering from CH. There are still parts of her writing style that I don't like. She doesn't trust her readers to follow the story and over describes details that don't matter to the plot. That being said, my goodness was there suspense built throughout the whole story. I actually felt creeped out, which rarely happens. Good going seeing as this is more thriller than horror. Read if you want to get your pulse racing!

Beautiful writing but just a tad too much Shakespeare for me. Also not enough mystery, I found the whole plot just a little bit too predictable. Still, interesting concept and kept me engaged throughout.

Definitely a book that 'booktok' made me buy that just isn't worth it. It reads like really bad fanfiction (which there is nothing wrong with, I love good fanficiton when it's written well). I had no connection to any of the characters and the book as a whole made me feel nothing. Sorry to anyone who loves this book - maybe i'm just too old for this kinda thing now 🥱

I can't believe it's been 3 months since I finished a book 😂 So unlike me, but life has been unrelenting.
OK book about a young girl moving to the big apple and getting a new job at a restaurant. Navigating the city, making new friends, lovers and learning about life. Lovely descriptive language to evoke smells and tastes, but overly pretentious in places - sadly unavoidable when the story is heavily focused around fine dining and wines.

Finally finished a book and out of a very long reading slump, and it was this lovely story. Tender, poetic, and bursting with the most beautiful writing. A masterclass in world building on a small scale. Strong themes of coming of age, loneliness and self reliance in a hard world, and what it is to be truly 'connected'.

Very interesting premise - 100% go in to it blind. Not knowing the subject matter of the story before hand is definitely what makes this a good read. Contains very mature content and themes so definitely check this before reading if certain topics upset you.

This was good. Not what I would normally read so I don't really have a bench mark but chose after reading Addie LaRue by the same author. Great for anyone who enjoys the Sci-fi/ Superhero genre packed with morally grey characters. Looking forward to reading the next book in the duology.

I had huge hopes for Taylor Jenkins Reid's new book but unfortunately it didn't resonate with me as much as Daisy Jones and Evelyn Hugo did. Saying this it was still a great book with TJR's undoubtable talent for characterisation and writing complex, strong and passionate women. Looking forward to exploring some of her earlier writes and adding to my collection 😊

Eh, it was ok. Have definitely read better murder thrillers. Unfortunately a twist that I did partly see coming from near the beginning even though the book does do a good job of trying to throw you off the scent in many different directions. Unfortunately wrapped up in a very quick and flimsy way.

Yes! Taylor Jenkins-Reid is officially my favourite contemporary author. I still prefer Evelyn Hugo, but this is amazing in its own right. Jenkins Reid has a natural talent for conveying raw emotion that grips you. I was a sobbing mess during both of these reads. Heading out soon to buy Malibu Rising!

I feel guilty for 'panning' this considering the subject and the fact that Homegoing was one of my favourites last year, but I just didn't like it. Main character, Gifty, didn't grow until the last 2 pages when the whole of her future was wedged in with no explanation. Just felt like rambling pages of religion vs science, with what could have been a very interesting story about loss, depression, religon, race and addiction badly woven within it.

Wow. I was nervous going in to this as I've seen so much hype around this book and that can often lead to disappointment. Definitely NOT the case, it was phenomenal. Hands down my favourite book of the year so far. Evelyn Hugo, what a formidable woman. I think im in love.

I am now a vegetarian. That is all.

When your to be read fills a whole shelf!

Reading night with bubba - just finished Ariadne. One my favourite Greek retellings I've read so far, up there with Circe and Song of Achilles. Will definitely enjoy if you liked these ❤

It has taken till page 206 for me to find this book interesting and throw me a twist! My evening sorted. Please ignore my pot of houmous on the table 😂

I went crazy at the book shop 🙃 I need to be on a book buying ban for a couple of months I think 😂

A lovely little anthology of retellings of myths through the lense of love. Some were better than others but as a whole a poignant collection that made me smile 😊

Urgh I really didn't want to like this book because it is so hyped but I loved it. The premise is something that i've never come across before, a historical fantasy novel with sprinkles of old mysticism. Big enemies to lovers trope, which I have a soft spot for, but definitely isn't the whole basis for the story. Well written, poetic, and has me crying out for a sequel. Can't wait to see this adapted for the big screen!

An excellent YA novel (maybe slightly too YA for me) and definitely should be recommended reading for secondary school children to get to grips with rape culture and the affect it has. Also shows how powerful girls and women are when they come together with a common goal 👏

About to start The Nowhere Girls, freshly stamped with my new 'From The Library Of' Stamp. LOVE it.

Happy Bank Holiday monday! 😘

An amazing book, perfect for fans of Girl, Woman, Other. Homegoing follows the family tree of Maame and her two daughters split by the slave trade. Starting in Ghana and moving through the generations to America, Homegoing is an illuminating telling of black lives through the ages. At times the details of colonial atrocities are very difficult to read, which is exactly why it is an essential read.

This book is challenging me in amazing ways. I'm really taking my time to read each individual story and this quote just stuck with me.

Such a rainy day. Perfect for reading ⭐

On to my next book. Trying to get through the stack I have before I come off furlough and go back to work... when I never have time to read 😪

Such a good little book exploring the lives of 5 women who live in the same apartment block in Seoul. Trying to survive and strive in a city driven by money and men. I could have read more about the futures of these women with the novel leaving unknowns for all the characters, but despite this you get the sense that they will fight through, with their scrappy attitudes and the support of the other women around them ❤

My new read for International Women's Day. Set in contemporary Seoul exploring the popularity of plastic surgeries to make women look a certain way to get by in a extremely competitive economy. Very interested to get started.

I was so excited for this after reading 'You'. Joe Goldberg's characterisation was so good in the first book but I just didn't like him as much this time round. The twisted justifications for his actions just weren't there. There was too much focus on LA lifestyle, celebrity and money. Also the new characters were just awful people. I still whizzed through the book thanks to Kepnes writing style, but that was the only redeeming thing.

I'm not quite sure what I have just read but this was sold to me as a more plot heavy 50 Shades... the sex scenes were good but the rest of the story ridiculous. The main character, Autumn, starts out likable and relatable and turns into a stuck up brat who makes stupid choices. I'm suprised I got to the end without bailing!! 😂

Delving in to some nonfiction this week with Rachel Bloom's new book. I loved the TV show Crazy Ex Girlfriend so am excited to see what the mind of the writer is like 🧠. Happy Sunday!

A very well written book giving voice to the women at the heart of the Trojan war, who's stories more often than not get left out in favour of the tales of Achilles or Odysseus. I did find myself stuggling in the middle with the flow of the individual stories but got back in to the flow in the last third. Great read for anyone interested in feminism in classics.

Yay my new books are here 😍 I need to stop 😂

I'm really struggling to get in to this book. Can it be possible to read too many greek myth inspired books? I feel like I am reading the same thing over and over again, just rehashed. Good job I have a book order coming tomorrow 🤩 I think it's time to try something new.

Saturday morning and my partner is lost to the PS4. Perfect excuse to start my new read. Looking forward to diving in to another book using Greek Classics as inspiration 🙌

Wow. I absolutely loved reading this. One of my favourite reads over the last couple of years. Heart warming and left me with such a fuzzy happy feeling. A great exploration of loneliness and how small moments of kindness can save someone's life.

Next on my book pile. Very excited to start this tonight with a vodka tonic in hand and a square of chocolate or two 😉 📚🍫🥃

Just finished off reading with the snow floating down outside; heaven. Kwans use of descriptive language really draws you in to a world where money is no object. I felt moments of real jealousy reading about how these characters lived their lives which quickly passed when you realise that too much money can be curse. Fun and full of drama. Looking forward to reading the sequel 🌟

After struggling along with my current read I've decided to throw some fiction in to the mix and start Crazy Rich Asians. Hopefully this will get me through the 'readers block' 🙏 🙌

My afternoon will be spent pushing on with this after becoming obsessed with Princess Margaret after watching The Crown. This is the first Royal Biography I have ever thought of reading and I must admit i'm getting very bogged down with the names of various people and the list of various Royal engagements. I hope i can get on board with the writing style soon because I find the life of HRH The Princess Margaret so interesting 💕

A hugely uplifting story of a woman at her lowest having the opportunity to taste all of the possible lives she could have had in the pursuit of happiness.

A witty and informed retelling of the Trojan war and all the key 'players'. But what else would we expect from Stephen Fry? I will be waiting with anticipation for a possible fourth volume about the Greeks return from Troy ❤

My starting books for 2021. Can't wait to dig in! 🤪📚

Curled up, tackling this tier 4 life by thoroughly enjoying some of my Christmas presents 🎁 Happy holidays everyone ❤

Sweet and sad YA story about two teenagers with Cystic Fibrosis in hospital. Very Poignant, makes you consider what being 'alive' actually means for different people. Will like if you enjoyed books like Fault in our stars.

A good read but always difficult being the first read after something you LOVED (Girl, Woman, Other). Had an almost Bridget Jones' Diary vibe about it if Bridget Jones had a really difficult life. Delves in to the issues of childhood abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, sexual assault, racism, sexism and the treatment of black women. I really felt for Queenie. An important read.

This book was exceptional. An interwoven web of voices beautifully sharing experience across the ages, all coming together as one. A powerful representation of Race, Sexuality, and Gender. The best thing I have read in a long time 🖤❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎