by lauralizbuckley | 12 Sep, 2020 | Book Reviews
Loveboat, Taipei Genre YA Contemporary, romance Content Warnings Domestic abuse, revenge porn, mentions of suicide, discussions of racism Loveboat, Taipei plot summary After all the sacrifices her parents have made for her, giving up her dream of dancing to instead...
by lauralizbuckley | 22 Aug, 2020 | Book Reviews
The Black Flamingo plot summary “This is not about being ready, it’s not even about being fierce, or fearless, it’s about being free.” Growing up, Michael explores his feelings, and his questions, through poetry. He’s on a journey that will lead to stage wings, where...
by lauralizbuckley | 23 May, 2020 | Book Reviews
Queenie – Plot Summary Queenie Jenkins is a 25-year-old Jamaican British woman. Having just broken up, sort of, with her long-term boyfriend, Queenie launches herself into a series of terrible decisions. As her self-destructive behaviour starts to catch up with her,...
by lauralizbuckley | 5 Oct, 2019 | Book Reviews
Sometimes you meet somebody and you know, within moments, that this person is meant to be in your life. The connection is just instant, and perfect, and in next to no time you can’t imagine your life without them. That’s how Jack King feels when he meets Kate, and...