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Mini Book Reviews | Ep 2

Hello, my fellow Spirals! It has been a really long time since I did a mini book review so I figured it’s time to do one now! 1. People We Meet on Vacation – Emily Henry Rating: ⭐⭐⭐🌗/5 Genre: Romance At its core this book is basically a friends to lovers trope. Poppy and Alex […]

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8 Book Series I Won’t Be Finishing

Hello, my fellow Spirals! So here’s the thing about me when it comes to book series – I just don’t like them. Now I don’t have anything against book series, especially since I used to devour Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Heroes of Olympus, The Hunger Games and The Mortal Instruments as a teenager. But over […]

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Never Have I Ever Book Tag

Hello, my fellow Spirals! So here I am with another book tag because seriously they are so fun to do. I saw this book tag at Anushka Stories and immediately knew I had to do it. The Rules: Link back to original creator: Madame Writer Link back to the person who tagged you or the […]

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Fiction Reviews

The Queen’s Gambit | Book Review

Author: Walter Tevis Genre: Literary Fiction Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 Trigger Warnings: Drug abuse, suicide, alcoholism Summary After Beth Harmon loses her parents in a car crash, she is sent to an orphanage where she discovers her passion and talent for chess at the age of eight. But due to a mishap she is forced to stop […]

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The Racing to Read Book Tag | 2020 Reading Rush

Hello, my fellow Spirals! I know this book tag was originally created and done in 2020 for a readathon but I love the creators so much and this tag as well so I thought let’s do it. This tag was originally created by Ariel Bissett and Raeleen Lamay. You can also find them on their […]

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Reading Habits Tag | Book Tag

Hello, my fellow Spirals! I am assuming this book tag was created by Ariel Bissett on YouTube but I was tagged by Rab’s Bookish Planet. This tag looks quite fun and I’m so happy to do it. Now let’s get into it! 1. Do you have a certain place at home for reading? Yep, my […]

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The Ones We Keep | ARC Review

Author: Bobbie Jean Huff Genre: Literary Fiction Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌗/5 Publication Data: 18th Jan 2022 Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an earc to review! All opinions are my own. Trigger Warnings: abandonment by a parent, losing a family member, drowning, alcoholism and mention of abortion Summary This book starts with Olivia and her […]

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Little Fires Everywhere | Book Review

Author: Celeste Ng Genre: Literary Fiction Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌗/5 Trigger Warnings: abortion, abandonment by a parent Summary The book starts with a bang where the Richardsons stand outside their house as they witness it turning into ashes. The only one missing from the scene is the youngest daughter, Izzy, who they suspect to the culprit behind […]

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Vacating Hostel, Playing Badminton, The Vampire Diaries Rant | Talking Thursdays (16/12/2021)

Hello, my fellow Spirals! I created this meme simply to connect with my readers and talk about anything and everything. The main aim is to give you an update on my life, any books that I have recently found, any show that I have watched, what I like or dislike currently, etc. Life Update Wow […]