Wednesday, 23 August 2017

Book Reaction Post #11


Hi, hello. Did you miss me? I may have taken an impromptu hiatus from blogging recently, but I'm slowly coming back and what better way to come back than with one of my epic book reaction post. So roll up, take a seat and let's commence the GIF reactions to the best ever book post. Some of you may know what this is, or not but I'm hella excited.

For those who do not know what this is, it's a GIF full post summing up my reaction to book post. My emotions from placing an order/requesting an ARC/winning a giveaway to the anxious wait to finally having the book in my hand. Recently started doing these posts for merchandise and movie reactions too.  

Let me set the base of this post, it all began when YALC happened. This book was tormenting me, floating around my timeline because of course I was sulking at home, not being able to go. Let's begin.

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Every time I saw all the fun at YALC

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Seeing said book and trying to not combust

A few weeks after YALC - it all started again

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Seeing the new cover and trying not to drool...
I mean cry

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I became incapable of sending a request email...
What is an email?

A few lovely excruciating days later, a lovely Tuesday morning right after my morning workout...

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I saw the package, I freaked out, and found a sudden
burst of energy as I pranced around with it
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Did I cry.....YES nooooooo

The moment we all have been waiting for, and the award for the most gorgeous, absolutely stunning cover goes to...

YES! It's Language of Thorns and I kid you all not, I am so fricking happy I stroked the cover for a very long time. And to make the experience sooo much better, the amazing BKMRK team put together such a lovely package and the candle scents are divine and I can't even. So a huge thank-you to BKMRK,  you guys slay and I cannot wait to devour this sampler which has stunning illustrations.

Happy Reading!


Sunday, 13 August 2017

Review | The Changeling's Journey by Christine Spoors

Summary


33957059Ailsa is dead. Leaving Morven the last surviving changeling in the village. Everyone knows it is only a matter of time before she too is dead. Desperate to find out why the fairies steal human babies, and to save her own life, she leaves her family behind, travelling north into the fairy kingdoms with her best friend.

They soon find that making their way through vast magical forests, across kelpie-ridden lochs and over seemingly endless mountain ranges is more than they were prepared for. Despite the countless evenings spent listening to stories about adventures, fairies and magic, they find themselves out of their depth. Fighting to stay alive.

Meanwhile in the fairy kingdoms, Princess Freya of Culhuinn struggles to cope with life now that her love has been taken from her. Whilst Queen Euna of Norbroch spends more time lost in her memories than she does ruling her kingdom.

One changeling's journey to save her life will alter their world forever. 


Review


This was a very different and interesting read for myself. I was intrigued by the synopsis, the idea of an adventure, a journey. So I jumped at the chance to beta read for the lovely Christine. Also this book has a map and it is glorious and I cry!

This standalone novel follows young Morven, a changeling who is decides to go on an adventure or for her a quest to save herself - going on an adventure is seen as a norm, which is fricking epic, for young children and I love it. I mean I would absolutely kill to go on an adventure; like young Morven and her best friend Glen OR even like Bilbo Baggins hehe - sorry I couldn't resist. 

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We also get the perspective of Euna; Queen of Norbroch and Freya; princess of Culhuinn. I loved seeing the different aspects of each kingdom and they were so different from one another. Through their rulers, their traditions - everything was beautiful. Each character has their own personal struggle, their own battle and I was intrigued with how they all fit together in this one story! Damn did they play out so well. SO DAMN GOOD.

Christine had managed to make me love Scotland even more. I loved finding out new things and I totally felt Morven's and Glen's pain walking up mountains - I suffered through two mountain walks myself, for a good cause, it was epic. So read now and travel on a journey to find the truth. To help prevent any future losses and ultimately go on one epic adventure - full of fairies and magic and maybe discover your own, hidden inner strength.