Author: Bex Hogan

Reading Update: 5 Books I’m looking forward to reading next

Posted April 13, 2021 by Emma in 2021 Books, Book List, Bookish Post, TBR / 3 Comments

Hello fellow bookworms, hope we are doing well. Bookshops are open this week and I can’t wait to go into one, hopefully today! I’m trying to get back into blogging and I’ve written loads of ideas down. So to start back my comeback and getting back into a blogging routine I thought I would share with you a reading update and the 5 books I’m going to be reading next.

These books are a mixture of blog tours, arcs and books I’m excited to read that have been long awaited. But first I thought I would share my thoughts on my current read which is…

Sistersong by Lucy Holland

This book is classed as Historical Fantasy and for me that’s a rare genre that I find myself reading. BUT I started reading it and I instantly gives my The Bear and the Nightingale vibes. So if you love the Winternight series, you’ll love this. Told from the perspectives of 3 sisters, with historical and fantasy elements, set in the Saxons era, the battle between magic and religion of a land once built on these elements. Fate brings them together but a warrior could tear them apart!

Read my full review later this week (hopefully).

Now let’s get on to the books I’m going to be reading after Sistersong, in no particular order.

5 Books that I will be reading next…

Reading Update: 5 Books I’m looking forward to reading next

The Summer Job by Lizzy Dent
Published by Viking on April 15, 2021
Genres: Contemporary, General, Romance
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Have you ever imagined running away from your life?
Well Birdy Finch didn't just imagine it. She did it. Which might've been an error. And the life she's run into? Her best friend, Heather's.
The only problem is, she hasn't told Heather. Actually there are a few other problems...
Can Birdy carry off a summer at a luxury Scottish hotel pretending to be her best friend (who incidentally is a world-class wine expert)?
And can she stop herself from falling for the first man she's ever actually liked (but who thinks she's someone else)?
If you're looking to replace that Fleabag or Bridesmaids sized hole in your life, look no further: Birdy Finch is here. A snort-out-loud romcom with a heart of gold, The Summer Job is THE debut to lose yourself in this year.

Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli
Published by Penguin on April 22, 2021
Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Contemporary, Romance
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From bestselling YA rom-com queen Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda (Love, Simon), comes a new novel about daring to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight in love, life and, yes, theatre.
Contrary to popular belief, best friends Kate Garfield and Anderson Walker are not codependent. Carpooling to and from theatre rehearsals? Environmentally sound and efficient. Consulting each other on every single life decision? Basic good judgment. Pining for the same guys from afar? Shared crushes are more fun anyway.But when Kate and Andy's latest long-distance crush shows up at their school, everything goes off-script. Matt Olsson is talented and sweet, and Kate likes him. She really likes him. The only problem? So does Anderson. Turns out, communal crushes aren't so fun when real feelings are involved. This one might even bring the curtains down on Kate and Anderson's friendship.

Vulture (Isles of Storm and Sorrow, #3) by Bex Hogan
Published by Orion Children's Books on April 8, 2021
Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy
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Power, politics and pirates collide in Vulture, the finale of the epic YA fantasy series The Isles of Storm and Sorrow, perfect for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean.
We are all one misstep away from being the villain...
Marianne has passed the ultimate test required to be a Mage. She is finally powerful enough to reunite the Twelve Isles.
But having exposed herself to the darker side of magic, Marianne is struggling. The magic within her is nearly impossible to control, and she becomes cruel and violent, mercilessly pursuing those who have harmed her in the past, ignoring the pleas of those closest to her to remember what's really important: saving the islands.
Everything she's fought for has come down to this. Will Marianne be able to fulfil her promise to bring peace to the islands when she can't even bring peace to herself?
Conquer the darkness. Control the magic. Save the Isles.

The Yearbook by Holly Bourne
Published by Usborne Publishing on May 13, 2021
Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Contemporary
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The dramas, the traumas, the rumours - it's time to expose it all... The Perks of Being a Wallflower meets Mean Girls in this scathingly funny and relatable high-school takedown from the queen of UKYA.
Most likely to...be forgottenWorking on the school newspaper, Paige is used to dealing with fake stories. How popular girl Grace is a such an amazing person (lie). How Laura steals people's boyfriends (lie). How her own family are so perfect (lie).
Now Grace and friends have picked their "best" high-school moments for Paige to put in the all-important Yearbook. And they're not just fake. They're poison.
But Paige has had enough of all the lies in her life. And with the help of Elijah - the only boy who could ever understand her - she's going to reveal the truth.

Destination Anywhere by Sara Barnard
Published by Macmillan Children's Books on April 15, 2021
Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Romance, Contemporary
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Sometimes you have to leave your life behind to find your place in the world.
After five years at secondary school spent without any friends, Peyton King starts sixth form college determined that things will be different. Whatever happens, she will make friends at any cost.
When she finds the friends she’s always dreamed of, including an actual boyfriend, she’s happier than she’s ever been.
But when they let her down in the worst way, Peyton is left no better off than when she started.
Now Peyton knows the only chance she has of finding happiness is to look for it somewhere else. Her life may feel small, but it doesn't have to be. With nothing but her sketchpad and a backpack, she buys a one-way ticket and gets on a plane. . .

What books are you reading next? Are any of these on your upcoming TBR?

5 Books from my Favourite Authors coming out in 2021!

Posted January 15, 2021 by Emma in 2021 Books, Book List, Booked-In, Bookish Post, Most Anticipated, YA / 8 Comments

Happy Friday my lovely readers. I thought it’s about time I talk about some of the books coming out in 2021! Usually I would do a whole list of books, but this time I’m focusing on Top 5 books, that I will definitely read as soon as I can get my hands on! If you know me and my blog, you know what books would be on this list. 😅 2021 Favourite Books from my Favourite Authors Well this has to be my most anticipated book of 2021. You know the I’m the Ultimate Holly Bourne fan and I can’t […]

My Top Ten Books of 2020

Posted January 1, 2021 by Emma in 2020 books, Book List, Bookish Post, Favourites, UKYA, Wrap-Up, YA / 5 Comments

It’s a new year my lovely readers. Be 2020 and welcome 2021! I’m writing this with Miss Congeniality on New Year’s Day and I reliving my Top Ten Books of 2020! Last year, wasn’t my finest year for reading. But I still read some amazing literature from Children’s to Adult. I felt last year I really read outside of my comfort zone, not too much but just enough to be comfortable in reading different genres. I read some fantastic middle grade books to fluffy, contemporary adult fiction. After each of my suggestion I will add a reason why it’s my favourite […]

Top 5 Red Books to commemorate Remembrance Day

Posted November 11, 2020 by Emma in 5 Stars, Best Books, Book List, Booked-In, Bookish Post, Favourites, UKYA, YA / 1 Comment

Hello my lovely readers. I abandoned you again. Back to work and more tired again. Ha. But I’m hoping to kick my ass into gear and actually get myself organised again. Stay tuned for the relaunch of the blog series Booked-In that I started during the original lockdown. So today I wanted to commemorate Remembrance Day/Armistice Day and all those that fought and died in the armed forces in the line of duty. I decided to recommend by books that are red which is obviously the colour of the Poppy. Each of these books are read and I absolutely loved […]

My Top 5 Favourite Books of 2020 so far – the year of sequels and debuts!

Posted July 6, 2020 by Emma in 2020 books, Book List, Booked-In, Favourites / 4 Comments

Hello my lovely readers, so it’s July, over half way throughout the year. It certainly hasn’t been a great start to 2020 with the current situation but that hasn’t stopped me from reading. If anything it’s what I needed, books to escape into away from this reality. I’ve read some amazing books and I’m not the quickest of readers so rather than list loads, I thought I would list my top 5 from the beginning of 2020. So let’s forget the world right now and focus on my favourite books of the year so far especially during Booked-In. Top 5 […]

Blog Tour | Guest Post – Venom by Bex Hogan

Posted April 21, 2020 by Emma in 2020 books, Bex Hogan, Blog Tour, Guest Post / 0 Comments

Hello my bookish friends, hope you are all well. First off there is a slight change to my blog, I’ve decided to have a redesign, refresh, more summery, bright and bookish. So I hope you like it. Today I’m really excited to be part of the blog tour for Venom, by Bex Hogan. It was pleased last Thursday and I posted my review last Wednesday. It’s the best fantasy sequel I’ve ever read and that’s a huge compliment to Bex’s first class writing. She is Queen of Fantasy in my eyes. As part of the blog tour Bex reveal back […]

Book Review | VENOM by Bex Hogan

Posted April 15, 2020 by Emma in 2020 books, 5 Stars, Bex Hogan, Book Review, UKYA, YA / 3 Comments

Hello my bookish friends. Half way through the week and do I have a cracker of a review for you. If you follow me on social media Twitter or Instagram, then you know this is my hotly anticipated read of 2020. It won’t be the last time I will mention this book either. So I won’t say anymore until my review, as I’m bursting to tell you all about it. My Review With mild spoilers (sorry) Bloody hell! It broke me! It killed me! (not literally) but prepared though. This is a sequel like no other. I don’t say that […]