Space Battle Lunchtime Vol.1: Lights, Camera, Snacktion (Space Battle Lunchtime #1) by Natalie Riess

Space Battle Lunchtime Vol.1: Lights, Camera, Snacktion - 4.25 Stars

Synopsis

Collecting the first four issues of Natalie Riess's delectable series, SPACE BATTLE LUNCHTIME! Earth baker Peony gets the deal of a lifetime when she agrees to be a contestant on the Universe's hottest reality TV show, Space Battle Lunchtime! But that was before she knew that it shoots on location... on a spaceship... and her alien competitors don't play nice! Does Peony really have what it takes to be the best cook in the Galaxy? Tune in and find out!

Review

OMG this was so stinking cute. The Great British Bake-off in Space. That cliff hanger had me picking up volume 2 straight away. This was an absolute delight, would highly recommend this graphic novel.

O.W.L.s Update- How did I do? (Late update)

O.W.L.s Update- How did I do?

1. Ancient Runes - A Retelling - Completed with Pride by Ibi Zoboi
2. Arithmancy - Works Written by Two or More Authors - Obsidio by Ami Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
3. Astronomy - "Star" in the Title - Star Wars - Return of the Padawan by Jeffery Brown
4. Care of Magical Creatures - A book with a Land Animal on the Cover - The Clockwork Scarab by Colleen Gleason
5. Charms - To Read an Adult Book - Wrong to Need you by Alisha Rai
6. Defence Against the Dark Arts: Reducto - Read a book with "R" word in the title - The Russian by Renee Rose
7. Divination - Set in the Future - Spellslinger by Sebastien De Castell
8. Herbology - Plant on the Cover - I Love New York by Lindsey Kelk
9. History of Magic - Published a least over 10 Years Ago - Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
10. Muggle Studies - To Read a Contemporary - Losing the Field by Abbi Glines
11. Potions - Next Ingredient - Read a Sequel - Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
12. Transfiguration - Read a Red book or Book with Sprayed Edges - Simon vs the Homo-sapiens Agenda by Becki Albertali & Mary Poppin by P.L. Travers (Yes I read two books could not choose, so decided on both 😉)

So I there we are, I am so proud of myself, I completed all 12 of the O.W.L's (Not really surprised, I am one of the wise Ravenclaw's after all 😉. Now onto the N.E.W.T's and on my way to my Hogwarts Liberian Career.

The Russian by Renee Rose

The Russian - 3 Stars

Synopsis

MY PRISONER. MY OBSESSION. MY SUNSHINE. I can't stay away from her. I don't care if I get whacked by the mob. Or fired from the FBI.
There's no way I'm letting her get hurt. Hell, if any of them touch her, I'll blow my cover in a second. She's my solnishko. Her brother's a scumbag. He owes the don money.
The don sends me to collect my pound of flesh, but I want more than a pound.

Review

Over the top Alpha male and insta-love. But I don't mind it was a quick and fun sexy time read.

O.W.L.s Update - This completed my Reducto OWL.

Tamed By The Highlander (Kilts & Kisses #1) by Madison Faye

Tamed By The Highlander (Kilts & Kisses #1) - 4 Stars

Synopsis

The first rule when you’re arranged to marry a gorgeous, dominant Highland lord?
Don’t, under any circumstances, no matter how sinfully tempting he is, fall in love.
...Oops.

If I had it my way, I’d never get married. But then, it’s not up to me at all. Because the gruff, muscled, gorgeous and powerful Highlander Lord Hamish Ballentyne has decided to claim me as his bride.

I’m determined to resist him. He may be beautiful, and dangerously brooding, and carrying around the shadows of the wars he’s fought in. But I will not be some lord’s property, and I refuse to be “his”.

All the trope clichés. Lots of plaid. Wildly historically inaccurate. More alpha than you can shake a thistle at. Warning: not responsible for lost or ripped bodices. Reader beware.

Review

As with all these books by this author this was sexy time fun with, wild clichés and lots of fun. Highly recommend if looking for a fun sexy time novel, that does not take itself to seriously.

Losing the Field (The Field Party #4) by Abbi Glines

Losing the Field (The Field Party #4) - 3.5 Stars 

Synopsis

Tallulah Liddell had been defined by her appearance for as long as she could remember. Overweight and insecure, she preferred to fly under the radar, draw as little attention to herself so no one can hurt her. The only boy who did seem to ever notice her was her longtime crush, Nash Lee. But when he laughs at a joke aimed at Tallulah the summer before their senior year, Tallulah's love dissipates, and she becomes determined to lose weight, to no longer be an object of her classmates' - and especially Nash's - ridicule. Nash Lee has it all - he's the star running back of Lawton's football team, being scouted by division one colleges, and on track to have a carefree senior year. But when an accident leaves him with a permanent limp, all of Nash's present and future plans are destroyed, leaving him bitter, angry, and unrecognizable from the person he used to be. Facing a new school year with her new body, Tallulah is out to seek revenge on Nash's cruelty. All does not go according to plan, though, and Tallulah and Nash unexpectedly find themselves falling for each other. But with all the pain resting in each of their hearts, can their love survive?

Review

This was my least favourite of the books in this series so far. But I will be continuing on with book 5 when its released this year.

O.W.L.s Update -  This completed my Muggle Studies OWL.

Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins #1) by P. L. Travers

Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins #1) - 3 Stars

Synopsis

Discover the joy and wonder of Mary Poppins in the classic adventures!

The original best-loved classic about the world’s most famous nanny – Mary Poppins.

When the Banks family advertise for a nanny, Mary Poppins and her talking umbrella appear out of the sky, ready to take the children on extraordinary adventures.

Mary Poppins is strict but fair, and soon Michael and Jane are whisked off to a funfair inside a pavement picture and on many more outings with their wonderful new nanny!

Needless to say, when at last ‘the wind changes’ and she flies away, the children are devastated. But the magic of Mary Poppins will stay with the Banks family forever.

The original story of the world’s most famous nanny, Mary Poppins, is a timeless classic that has enchanted generations.

Review

This was my first time reading this classic tale. I have loved the original movie with Julie Andrews since I was young. So I went in hoping to love this classic unfortunately it was a miss for me. On this occasion I would say that the movie was better.

O.W.L.s Update - This completed my Transfiguration OWL (part 2). 

Daughter of the Pirate King (Daughter of the Pirate King #1) by Tricia Levenseller

Daughter of the Pirate King (Daughter of the Pirate King #1) - 4 Stars

Synopsis

There will be plenty of time for me to beat him soundly once I've gotten what I came for.
Sent on a mission to retrieve an ancient hidden map--the key to a legendary treasure trove--seventeen-year-old pirate captain Alosa deliberately allows herself to be captured by her enemies, giving her the perfect opportunity to search their ship.

More than a match for the ruthless pirate crew, Alosa has only one thing standing between her and the map: her captor, the unexpectedly clever and unfairly attractive first mate Riden. But not to worry, for Alosa has a few tricks up her sleeve, and no lone pirate can stop the Daughter of the Pirate King.

In Daughter of the Pirate King, debut author Tricia Levenseller blends action, adventure, romance, and a little bit of magic into a thrilling YA pirate tale.

Review 

Pirates and Romance is a recipe for a great book and this certainly delivered everything that I could want or need.