by lauralizbuckley | 11 Oct, 2020 | Book Reviews
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin Genre Young adult fantasy Content Warnings Thoughs of self-harm, violence, emotional and physical abuse, anxiety and panic attacks, parent death, animal death Plot summary: A Song of Wraiths and Ruin Malik, the dreamer, the storyteller, the...
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 | 29 Aug, 2020 | Book Reviews
We Hunt the Flame Plot Summary Ever since losing its magic, the kingdom of Arawiya has been slipping further into darkness. Its ruler has become cold and uncaring, and the evil Arz forest is creeping closer by the day. Zafira hunts in the forest to feed her people,...
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 | 27 Jun, 2020 | Book Reviews
The Names They Gave Us Plot Summary When Lucy finds out that her mum’s cancer has come back, it turns her world upside down. Suddenly all of the rules she’s followed so carefully, and her previously unshakeable faith, don’t seem to make any sense. When her mum...
