The last great American dynasty is a return to Taylor Swift’s county roots as she uses a common lyrical technique in country songs where they talk about an event or a person in the third person and then weaves themselves into the songs, with references to how the song relates to their own life. This... Continue Reading →
No body, No Crime: How Taylor Swift created her own murder mystery story
Murder mystery stories have been on the rise in the last couple of years, whether it’s a comedy or thriller. From films like Netflix’s Murder Mystery and Knives Out to novels including Jim Eldridge’s Museum Murder series, and the original queen of murder mysteries, Agatha Christie, it seems like we just can’t get enough of... Continue Reading →
Good Reads Challenge 2022: Part 4
As the summer weather changes between hot summer days to read in the garden and curl up with a book while it rains and howls with wind, it has been the perfect time to try and get through my never ending tbr lost. Find all manner of book recommendations from the latest instalment of my... Continue Reading →
Why we love thrilling tales of spies and espionage
Missions. Gadgets. Gritty realities. Suspenseful thrillers. Life or death. There are hundreds of reasons why we love to watch tales of espionage, where spies are challenged with solving mysteries and going on missions. Facing off against political, scientific, or global dominating antagonists on a mission to put an end to an evil regime or crime.... Continue Reading →
A Court of Thorns and Roses: A mystical journey of dreams, nightmares and fae
The beginning of another sensational series from the author of the Throne of Glass series, Sarah J Maas, but with Maas’s unique touches of fantastical romances and battles. This is where enchanting formidable kingdoms are exchanged for mysterious faerie courts, and a mortal called Feyre. In a mortal land, where villagers live in fear of... Continue Reading →
Feeling’ 22
In celebration of my 22nd Birthday on Sunday 1st May 2022, I have answered 22 questions about me from about me challenges. 1. Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Introvert 2. What were your favourite subjects at school? English Lit, Photography, Media and Philosophy & Ethics 3. What hobbies would you like to do... Continue Reading →
Good Reads Challenge 2022: Part 3
Following on from last week, I’ve filled up my good reads challenge list in between breaks from assignments and exams, and having opportunities to read out in the garden as the weather grows warmer. Here are the next few books I have been reading for the challenge. 21. An Offer From a Gentlemen (Bridgerton #3)... Continue Reading →
Good Reads Challenge 2022: Part 2
As the first quarter of the year draws to a close as we celebrate Easter, it seems like a good time to start detailing my good reads challenge 2022 with all my book recommendations for you all. So without further ado, here are the next couple of books I have read for my challenge this... Continue Reading →
The Mortal Word: A steampunk murder mystery threatens supernatural peace
The Invisible Library series only gets better from here; with higher stakes, higher emotions and higher danger for Irene. This allows for interesting new-dynamics between the protagonist Irene and her job and relationships, adds up to new directions for the series to take. The Library’s role across multiple alternate realities is about to be tested.... Continue Reading →
The Lost Plot: A case of lawful dragons and chaotic alliances
If you thought things couldn’t possibly get harder for Irene, you’re in for a surprise in this fourth instalment of the invisible library series; but never fear, Irene’s missions to save books are still ago! It begins after the events in an alternate reality version of Russia, concerning Irene having to face enemy Alberich again,... Continue Reading →
the girl and the city of books 