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REVIEW: Disaster Dates and Lucky Escapes, Tess Smith-Roberts - 5/5

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  Ever been on a less-than-exceptional date? Well, Olive has been on one too many and has a myriad of dating disasters to share! When I received this book to review, I was pleasantly surprised to find a comic book-style story with a hilarious main character and stunning images to go alongside. Disaster Dates and Lucky Escapes  follows the unlucky Olive, a woman who hopes for a normal, fun date, but ends up with the weirdest of both men and women. The book follows her blunders as she almost loses her mind in the world of online dating. I absolutely loved this book. It was a short, sweet look into the world of online dating and how difficult and, even how uncomfortable it can be. The comic book style of the book went so well with the story; the brilliant illustrations matched perfectly with the conversations Olive had with her friends. Not only were the images so well-done and pretty, the way the characters spoke to one another was fantastic. It felt so real and grounded, which was brill
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REVIEW: The Final Party, A.A Chaudhuri - 5/5

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Mystery books can sometimes be hit-and-miss, with the final twist not quite hitting home. However, A.A Chaudhuri's newest thriller, The Final Party, ticks all the right boxes - and then some. The Final Party  is a title I've been excited to read for quite some time, mainly due to Chaudhuri's two previous books, She's Mine and The Loyal Friend , being absolutely fantastic. This title sees six friends take a trip to a stunning villa in Sorrento, Italy, to celebrate one of the group's 40th birthday. However, by the end of it all one of them will be dead, and the secrets they all hold may not be as secure as they thought... What happened that fateful night in 2001? Did anyone ever find out? Will the truth come out? Chaudhuri is by far one of my favourite authors, with She's Mine  being one of my favourite crime/thriller books of all time. However, The Final Party  may have just edged itself into the top spot. The book begins at the end, with a body in the water and
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Question!

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Hello everyone! I have a question for you... If your favourite book had a soundtrack, what would it be? 🕮 I think mine would have to be The Witch's Heart, with the soundtrack being Soldier, Poet, King (by The Oh Hellos). While the book had quite a dark vibe, and the song is rather upbeat, it just feels right to put the two together 🎔
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Second Chances

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Hello everyone! I realise that I haven't been as attentive to my book blog as I'd like to be, so hopefully, that ends today! To get back into the flow, I decided to list five books I wish I could read again for the first time, simply because of how stunningly beautiful they were. 1. The Witch's Heart re-tells the story of Angerboda in a dark and captivating way as she falls for the Trickster Loki, and details her life as her children come into the world, and her life changes in a way she never knew. 2. She's Mine  sees a mother at a loss after her child has gone missing; but who is really to blame? Is it the fault of a seemingly inattentive mother, or has something much, much more sinister been surrounding a mother and her lost child? 3. The Last Thing to Burn  gives an insight into the horrible life of a woman who, in search of a better life, has found herself trapped in the hands of a man who wants a mother within a wife. She is miles from home and family, but can sh
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Interview with Chandler Morrison, Author of Dead Inside

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When reading an impactful title, such as Chandler Morrison's Dead Inside , one may have many questions for the author who crafted such a tale. I find myself lucky to be able to share an interview with Mr Morrison about one of the most interesting and awe-inspiring books I've ever read. First, a bit about Dead Inside ... A security guard goes about his day-to-day life, trying his best to stay under everyone's radar; and that's not just because he has one very peculiar, and many would argue sickening interest... See, this guard prefers the company  of dead girls over living ones. However, one night he meets Helen, and realises that he's not the only one with nasty habits. I'm so pleased to have gotten the chance to interview the author of this devastatingly well-written and incredible title - enjoy! First of all - what inspired you to write this title?   A lot of people assume I wrote it for shock value, which wasn’t the case at all. I never think about people’s p
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REVIEW: Enlightened as Hell, Dr. Tony Ortega - 5/5

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  Self-help books can sometimes be hit-or-miss, giving advice that sometimes doesn't make much sense, or doesn't come from a place of experience. Well, this is one self-help book that was written with both understanding and love. Enlightened as Hell: How to be spiritual and not be a d*ck  by Dr. Tony Ortega has to be one of the most wonderful self-help books I've read. This is a book which was come from a place of hurt, only to be crafted with love and genuine care; the result being a short yet stunning account of how to not be a better person, but how to be a better you . Ortega has written books similar to Enlightened as Hell  in the past, but within the pages, it seems as though this may be his magnum opus. I simply adored this book. I felt as though Ortega was speaking to me and me only, giving me advice that he believed in so strongly to help me not be a d*ck. The writing style was simply beautiful; it flowed expertly well, and made me feel as though I was listening to
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Question!

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Hello everyone! 💜 I wanted to ask if you read self-help books? I myself read them every now and again, usually alongside a regular read. Do you find that they help you? I love them, and think that each one offers something different. 😇 If you'd like recommendations, or want to recommend me a self-help book, comment below! 👇
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