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You're Not a Real Dog Owner Until by Scott Dooley, Jason Chatfield
3.0
This book would make a perfect gift for any dog obsessed dog owner. The illustrations were amusing and every page was just spot on. It is not a particularly long read and is probably best as a gift to a dog lover.
Don't Squish a Slug by Yussef Rafik
3.75
A very informative colourful book for children on insects. I learnt a lot from the book as an adult so it will be excellent for children who are curious about nature and insects.
When complex terms were used they were defined on the page and for more common less complicated terminology there is a glossary at the back which will greatly help little learners.
Often the book would also add in how those creatures benefit us and their place in the big wide world. I found it particularly interesting when it commented on how certain insects have inspired and developed our science.
When complex terms were used they were defined on the page and for more common less complicated terminology there is a glossary at the back which will greatly help little learners.
Often the book would also add in how those creatures benefit us and their place in the big wide world. I found it particularly interesting when it commented on how certain insects have inspired and developed our science.
Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata
1.0
I have read a couple of Murata’s books and they always shock. I usually embrace the weirdness. However with this read, I wish I had it in me to actually DNF books
The concept had such promise but the book just lacked depth. It could have maybe worked as a 50 page short story?
It was so repetitive. It didn’t really feel like it had a plot. It just repeated the blurb effectively throughout the book. It didn’t flow. It felt never ending.
Then it did end, on a paedophilic note, that left the story on such a sour repulsive note that made me wish I hadn’t read it at all.
The concept had such promise but the book just lacked depth. It could have maybe worked as a 50 page short story?
It was so repetitive. It didn’t really feel like it had a plot. It just repeated the blurb effectively throughout the book. It didn’t flow. It felt never ending.
Then it did end, on a paedophilic note, that left the story on such a sour repulsive note that made me wish I hadn’t read it at all.
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison
5.0
Firstly, this book was such an easy 5 star.
Being set on a radio station was such a fun idea. This was a beautiful love story but also just an ode to all kinds of love! Lucie’s friendships were so wholesome (those with her ex, with Patty and her work family).
I also was not anticipating the level of spice that this book contained. The tension was exquisite. The forced proximity was chefs kiss.
This ticked so many trope boxes that I genuinely think this book is for every kind of romance lover. It features:
*slow burn
*found family
*forced proximity
*grumpy sunshine
* single mum
*work romance
Favourite BK Borison book yet!!
Being set on a radio station was such a fun idea. This was a beautiful love story but also just an ode to all kinds of love! Lucie’s friendships were so wholesome (those with her ex, with Patty and her work family).
I also was not anticipating the level of spice that this book contained. The tension was exquisite. The forced proximity was chefs kiss.
This ticked so many trope boxes that I genuinely think this book is for every kind of romance lover. It features:
*slow burn
*found family
*forced proximity
*grumpy sunshine
* single mum
*work romance
Favourite BK Borison book yet!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer