Melissa's Bookshelf

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...

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...

  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 ...

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! 👇

What are you reading at the moment? I've been reading 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King for a little while now; it's a long read, but I've also not been reading every single day, so that's probably why it's taking me so long 😄 Let me know what your current read is below! 🤎

Santivilla is home to one of the most respected dragon fighting rings in the world; a place where man and dragon battle it out in front of huge, expectant crowds. However, one show goes terribly wrong, and changes Zarela's life forever. Now, a year later, tragedy strikes at her own family's arena, meaning she must fight with all she has to save her family name; but she needs help to do it, which is a lot easier said than done... When I heard about Together We Burn , I was immediately intrigued. I don't read a lot of fantasy, but the idea of this story really stood out and, once I'd finished the book, I was in complete awe. One of the first things I noticed about this book, was Isabel Ibanez's truly beautiful writing. This is a world like no other, and Ibanez made it come to life in such a fantastic way; it felt so real, which blew me away. Each character, especially Zarela, was crafted with such elegance, thought and love, which made the story all that more beautifu...

Hello everyone! I wanted to ask you to comment below a book that stuck with you a while after reading; my book would be The Witch's Heart , as its story really stood out! ❤📚