Who Let the Gods Out? (Who Let the Gods Out? #1) by Maz Evans

Who Let the Gods Out? - 4 Stars

Synopsis

Elliot's mum is ill and his home is under threat, but a shooting star crashes to earth and changes his life forever. The star is Virgo - a young Zodiac goddess on a mission. But the pair accidentally release Thanatos, a wicked death daemon imprisoned beneath Stonehenge, and must then turn to the old Olympian gods for help. After centuries of cushy retirement on earth, are Zeus and his crew up to the task of saving the world - and solving Elliot's problems too?

Review

This was so much and so adorable. This is a great book if you like Percy Jackson and other stories of the Greek Gods.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice - 5 Stars

Synopsis

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‘It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.’

Elizabeth Bennet, full of vivacity and wit, lives a quiet country existence with her four sisters. To the delight of their mother, determined to find her daughters suitable matches, the eligible Mr Darcy and Mr Bingley arrive in the neighbourhood, bringing with them dancing, wealth – and opportunity. At first repulsed by Darcy’s haughty air, Elizabeth vows to have nothing to do with him. It is only as she makes her own errors of judgement that the pair begin to understand each other, and come to realise that first impressions are not always as they seem.

Jane Austen’s best-loved tale of marriage and society in Georgian England continues to delight modern readers with its social comedy, well-drawn characters and subtle nuances.

Review

A re-read this time via audiobook narrated by Rosamund Pike. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The Trials of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor #1) by Jessica Townsend

The Trials of Morrigan Crow - 4.5 Stars

Synopsis

Morrigan Crow is cursed. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she's blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks--and, worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on her eleventh birthday.

But as Morrigan awaits her fate, a strange and remarkable man named Jupiter North appears. Chased by black-smoke hounds and shadowy hunters on horseback, he whisks her away into the safety of a secret, magical city called Nevermoor.

It's then that Morrigan discovers Jupiter has chosen her to contend for a place in the city's most prestigious organization: the Wundrous Society. In order to join, she must compete in four difficult and dangerous trials against hundreds of other children, each boasting an extraordinary talent that sets them apart--an extraordinary talent that Morrigan insists she does not have. To stay in the safety of Nevermoor for good, Morrigan will need to find a way to pass the tests--or she'll have to leave the city to confront her deadly fate.

Review

4.5 - This was very cool. I liked the premise of this book and the execution was excellent. I cannot wait to read more from Morrigan and her friends of Nevermoor. Also looking forward to getting to know the villain of the story.

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

The Wind in the Willows - 5 Stars

Synopsis

What are you looking for?
Adventure! Excitement! Fun! Friendship!

Join in the delights and disasters on the riverbank with Mole and his new friends. With sensible Ratty, wise Badger, fun-loving Toad, and the dastardly stoats and weasels, there's never a dull moment!

Oxford Children's Classics present not only the original and unabridged story of The Wind in the Willows in a stunning new edition, but also help you to discover a whole world of new adventures with a vast assortment of recommendations and activities.

Review

Omg this brought back some nostalgia. This was a favourite from childhood and it still is. Might have to go watch the old David Jason series again.

A Boy Called Christmas (Christmas #1) by Matt Haig

A Boy Called Christmas - 4.5 Stars

Synopsis

You are about to read the true story of Father Christmas.
It is a story that proves that nothing is impossible.
If you are one of those people who believe that some things are impossible, you should put this book down right away. It is most certainly not for you.
Because this book is FULL of impossible things.

Are you still reading?

Good.

Then let us begin . . .

A Boy Called Christmas is a tale of adventure, snow, kidnapping, elves, more snow, and an eleven-year-old boy called Nikolas, who isn't afraid to believe in magic.

Review

OMG this was so cute, l loved it. I listened to this on audiobook and it was narrated by Stephen Fry. I would highly recommend this charming novel. Will definitely be continuing on with the series.

Star Wars: Jedi Academy (Jedi Academy #1) by Jeffery Brown

Jedi Academy - 4 Stars

Synopsis

This incredible, original story captures all of the humor, awkwardness, fun, and frustrations of middle school--all told through one boy's comics, journal entries, letters, doodles, and newspaper clippings. The setting? A galaxy far, far away...

Roan's one dream is to leave home and attend Pilot Academy like his older brother, father, and grandfather. But just as Roan is mysteriously denied entrance to Pilot School, he is invited to attend Jedi Academy--a school that he didn't apply to and only recruits children when they are just a few years old. That is, until now...

This inventive novel follows Roan's first year at Jedi Academy where, under the tutelage of Master Yoda, he learns that he possesses more strength and potential than he could have ever dreamed. Oh, and he learns other important things too--like how to make a baking soda volcano, fence with a lightsaber, slow dance with a girl, and lift boulders with the Force.

Review

This is so cute. Loved the Jedi Academy setting.

A Night to Surrender (Spindle Cove #1) by Tessa Dare

A Night to Surrender - 4 Stars

Synopsis

Welcome to Spindle Cove, where the ladies with delicate constitutions come for the sea air, and men in their prime are... nowhere to be found. Or are they?

Spindle Cove is the destination of choice for certain types of well-bred young ladies: the painfully shy, young wives disenchanted with matrimony, and young girls too enchanted with the wrong men; it is a haven for those who live there.

Victor Bramwell, the new Earl of Rycliff, knows he doesn't belong here. So far as he can tell, there's nothing in this place but spinsters... and sheep. But he has no choice, he has orders to gather a militia. It's a simple mission, made complicated by the spirited, exquisite Susanna Finch—a woman who is determined to save her personal utopia from the invasion of Bram's makeshift army.

Susanna has no use for aggravating men; Bram has sworn off interfering women. The scene is set for an epic battle... but who can be named the winner when both have so much to lose? 

Review

Like all other Tessa Dare books this was awesome.

After (After #1) by Anna Todd

After - 4 Stars

Synopsis

Tessa is a good girl with a sweet, reliable boyfriend back home. She’s got direction, ambition, and a mother who’s intent on keeping her that way.

But she’s barely moved into her freshman dorm when she runs into Hardin. With his tousled brown hair, cocky British accent, tattoos, and lip ring, Hardin is cute and different from what she’s used to.

But he’s also rude—to the point of cruelty, even. For all his attitude, Tessa should hate Hardin. And she does—until she finds herself alone with him in his room. Something about his dark mood grabs her, and when they kiss it ignites within her a passion she’s never known before.

He’ll call her beautiful, then insist he isn't the one for her and disappear again and again. Despite the reckless way he treats her, Tessa is compelled to dig deeper and find the real Hardin beneath all his lies. He pushes her away again and again, yet every time she pushes back, he only pulls her in deeper.

Tessa already has the perfect boyfriend. So why is she trying so hard to overcome her own hurt pride and Hardin’s prejudice about nice girls like her?

Unless…could this be love?

Now newly revised and expanded, Anna Todd’s After fanfiction racked up 1 billion reads online and captivated readers across the globe. Experience the Internet’s most talked-about book for yourself!

There was the time before Tessa met Hardin, and then there’s everything AFTER ... Life will never be the same.

Review

I did like this, why I liked it, I am not 100% sure. I saw this book floating around on Booktube and it was recommended by several people that I trust. But I have been putting this off for sometime because apart from one tune I am not a big fan of Harry Styles and the rest of One Direction. So when I was informed this was 1D fanfic I was put off a little. But I was in the mood for romance and decided to give this a try. I was also glad that 1D did not feature in this book at all. I don't mind 1D that much but I don't love them either. I enjoyed it and it kept me hooked for the first 50% but then things happened in my personal life and that caused the a really bad reading slump. I am now out of the slump and back to reading. I finished the last part this week and wow a cliff-hanger. Not a fan of those, sometimes I like them, other times I don't. This was one occasion were I did not like it. I knew that something was up but could not fully put my finger on it. I will be reading the 2nd part in the near future, but not straight away. The writing style was not bad for a debut author.

Empress of All Seasons by Emiko Jean

Empress of All Season - 4 Stars

Synopsis

In a deadly tournament to become empress, any may enter but only one will survive, and one competitor doesn't just plan to win, she's going to steal the Emperor's fortune. . .

In each generation, a competition is held to find the next empress of Honoku. The rules are simple. Survive the palace's enchanted seasonal rooms. Conquer Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, and you can marry the prince. All are eligible to compete - all except yokai, supernatural monsters and spirits whom the human emperor is determined to enslave and destroy.

Mari has spent a lifetime training to become empress. Winning should be easy. And it would be, if she weren't hiding a dangerous secret. Mari is a yokai with the ability to transform into a terrifying monster. If discovered, her life will be forfeit. As she struggles to keep her true identity hidden, Mari's fate collides with that of Taro, the prince who has no desire to inherit the imperial throne, and Akira, a half-human, half-yokai outcast.

Torn between duty and love, loyalty and betrayal, vengeance and forgiveness, the choices of Mari, Taro and Akira will decide the fate of Honoku.

Review

This was an interesting tale of Japanese folklore and an intriguing fantasy tale. I loved the authors writing style. A must for fantasy lovers. I cannot wait to see what the author comes up with next.