Our Bookish Forum!

   So Beth and I (namely Beth) have been busy the last few days, creating something that WILL MARVEL THE WORLD! (Not my actual words but, yeah...)

Anyways, I'm sure you've gathered what it actually is, considering the title. Yes, the last few days we've been working on a forum!!

   And contrary to the title - Our Bookish Forum - it isn't just about books! Our forum is for all fandoms - whether they be centred around books, TV shows, movies, music...our forum is the place for you to connect with people who love the same things you do!

   O gods, this is starting to sound as if I'm trying to sell our forum to you. The gist of it is, if you like the sound/idea of it, give it a look. If you don't, just forget about it!!

You can check it out here: http://ourbookishforum.forumotion.co.uk/


Thanks!

- Emma

Happy Reading!❤

A Book I Want To Live In

   This decision was very hard for me. So many books, so little time to decide.

   This question is nearly as difficult for me to answer as one I've been facing for quite a while: what's your favourite book? ("If I could I would, but I can't so I shan't.")

   But, alas, I did decide on a book by one of my favourite authors. Josephine Angelini is such a talented author, and if you haven't read any of her books yet I suggest you do. Promptly.

So the book I want to live in would be........(DRUM ROLL PLEASE)..................

Trial By Fire by Josephine Angelini.

   I love everything about this book. From the characters to the story line, this book is like perfection. I. Love. It.

I cannot wait until Firewalker (second book in the series) comes out. It literally comes out a few days before my birthday; it's the perfect birthday gift!!

   What book would you love to live in? Tell me in the comments below! And also, if any of you have read a book by Josephine Angelini, what did you think?

Thanks!

- Emma

Happy Reading!❤

I would love to be...

   Aurora 'Rory' Lahey from the Divinicus Nex series by A & E Kirk.

   Helen Hamilton from the Starcrossed trilogy by Josephine Angelini. 

   

   Clary Fray from The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare.

   Lily Proctor from Trial By Fire by Josephine Angelini.

 

   Claire Danvers from the Morganville Vampires series by Rachel Caine. (Or Eve Rosser!)

   I guess what I'm trying to say is there are many characters I'd love to be, I can't just simply choose one! (You might have noticed my chosen characters all have rather supernatural tales...)

How about you? What character(s) would you love to be? Tell me in the comments below!!

Thanks!

- Emma

Happy Reading!💜

Review: The Tide Turner by Angela McAllister

 

The Tide Turner is a book by Angela McAllister, first published in 2006 by Orion Children's books.

Cal is a mermaid. She has always lived in the half-dark, hidden from the real world and secrets she longs to find the answers to. 

On the day she decides it's finally time to uncover the truth, she is taken to the human world and drawn into a current of strange events. 

This leads her to Jake, and shortly after, many mysteries begin to unravel...

♥

'It is you, son . . .' Cal hesitated, stumbling over the words, 'it is you, my son, who revealed this message to your sister.'

Cal fell silent. Jake's heart thumped. Thoughts skidded madly around his head. This is what the dream had meant. It wasn't Cal, it was Sylla - his mother, calling him to the sea. Of course, the silver hair . . . He stroked the message. Overwhelmed, he tumbled off the paddy and plunged under the water.

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I didn't realize until I was about halfway through this book that it's a children's book (I've been doing well recently, haven't I?). But, I carried on reading nonetheless. 

It was pretty good. I think it's the first proper fantasy I've read, and I do still prefer relatable books about real life. However, it was well written and I did enjoy it. I can see how younger children (I would say 8+) would love it! So, I guess even though I ended up reading a book that I wouldn't if I had known it was for children, I have been able to recommed something for parents of younger children or children themselves!

 -Beth

Happy Reading!♥ 

August TBR

   If any of you guys follow us on Instagram, you'll know that throughout the last month, Beth participated in a book challenge which she loved doing. So during August, we're both going to be doing another challenge. However, while Beth will be doing it on our Instagram, I'll be doing it on our blog!

What is a book challenge? Here, I'll show you.

This is the challenge (by paoleer) that Beth and I will both be doing. I know, it's just supposed to be pictures because, well, Instagram, but I thought I would have a go at doing it on here.

And so, here begins the first day of the challenge:

My August TBR

   I'll say what all you guys are thinking: you've seen these books before, and were promised reviews. Unfortunately, I never got round to reading them.

   My problem is at the moment, the majority of my books are on the floor in my room because my bookshelf collapsed (it was a tragedy) so I can't get to half my books.   

                                                                                                                                                                                     

It is, Troy; it is.

   So I thought that the books that are sitting on my desk at the moment, the ones that are definitely going to be read in the next few weeks, would have to be what my whole August TBR list consists of.

   First off, we have Paper Towns by John Green. I've heard excellent things about this book from Beth, and can't wait until I start it! You can check out her review of it by going to our Reviews page!

   Next, we have Messenger of Fear by Michael Grant. You probably can't tell from the spine, but this books cover is awesome!

   Then we have Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green & David Levithan, which has been recommended to me by another bookaholic. It's by two amazing authors, so I have no doubt this book is going to be brilliant!

   I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson is a book that Beth has told me I am going to read. So I guess am.

   And last (but nowhere near least), we have A Court Of Thorns And Roses by Sarah J. Maas. I started this one this morning, and I'm loving it already! 

   That's it for today, I hope you enjoyed this post! Tell me what your TBR is for this month in the comments!

Thanks!

- Emma

Happy Reading!❤