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 | 12 May, 2020 | Writing
It’s common to focus on characterisation in writing, but don’t underestimate the importance of building strong character relationships. Your protagonist’s relationships provide vital context for them. Relationships can also be the catalyst for important growth or...
by lauralizbuckley | 21 Mar, 2020 | Book Reviews
Plot Summary Audrey doesn’t believe in romance movies. Not anymore. Between the painful end of her parents’ fairy-tale romance and the abrupt end to her own relationship, Audrey is basically ready to swear off romance in all its forms. But when she meets Harry, she...
by lauralizbuckley | 18 Jan, 2020 | Book Reviews
If you missed my review of book one of this trilogy, Daughter of Smoke and Bone, you should probably go check that out before reading this one. This’ll be nice and spoiler-free for Days of Blood and Starlight, but there are spoilers for its prequel. Once upon a time,...
by lauralizbuckley | 11 Jan, 2020 | Book Reviews
The Washingtons have ruled America for almost 250 years. Princess Beatrice, as heir to the throne, feels the responsibility of that legacy and has been preparing all her life to take it on. Poised, reflective and supremely self-controlled, she’s keenly aware that her...
