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  • The Wicked King – Holly Black

    The Wicked King – Holly Black

    Hey, book lovers! Hope everyone is coping well with the summer heat! To get your mind off of that, however, it’s book review time! If you’ve been here for some time you would know that I absolutely adored the first book, and once summer started I made sure that TWK was high on my TBR list! And…

  • A Court of Thorns and Roses – Sarah J. Maas

    A Court of Thorns and Roses – Sarah J. Maas

    Hey there, book lovers! I am happy to report that summer is here so I am back to posting! I’ve been making a few design changes and I’m so excited to get back and create more content, which I hope you’ll all enjoy! Anyways, let’s get to the books. So as a small gift to…

  • A Meh Ending to 7 Great Seasons | Game of Thrones

    A Meh Ending to 7 Great Seasons | Game of Thrones

    This year marks the last season of arguably the world’s most currently beloved TV series and with tears in our eyes 1-Up Club would like to say – “Thanks HBO”. It’s hard to believe nowadays but it was a risk to build the series around a mythical world, like a cracked-mirror reflection of medieval Europe,…

  • ‘After The Green Withered’ Day 5: First Chapters Review

    ‘After The Green Withered’ Day 5: First Chapters Review

    Hey there, book lovers!  Long time, no see! I’ve been in a little hobbit hole studying for my exams, but I’ve been coming up with loads of ideas and I can’t wait to show you what I have up my sleeve! So, for today’s post, I am taking part in the #UltimateBlogTour created by the…

  • Do All Villains Have To Be Bad? | Joker

    Do All Villains Have To Be Bad? | Joker

    At the beginning of April the official trailer for JOKER starring Joaquin Phoenix was released. The excitement is palpable as we’re marking our calendars to its premiere on October 4th 2019. This film will present the Joker as failed comedian Arthur Fleck, a name never before seen in any Batman media. The film is planned to take a number…

  • Captain Marvel | Marvel’s First Female Lead

    Captain Marvel | Marvel’s First Female Lead

    Yes people, its official, fandom has received a gift from the MCU which goes by the name of Captain Marvel. The MCU’s first female-led film is a big hit. From the beginning the film created too much hype to be contained once the film was shown for the first time to a limited group in…

  • The Cruel Prince – Holly Black

    The Cruel Prince – Holly Black

    Good evening, everyone! It’s that time again when I put my heart on my sleeve and talk about my thoughts on a book I’ve recently read. And this week, it’s The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. Premise/Blurb:Jude was seven when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live…

  • How Art Can Make You Happy – Book Review

    How Art Can Make You Happy – Book Review

    This year I promised myself that I would be reading more books that are outside my comfort zone. One of these books has been ‘How Art Can Make You Happy’, by Bridget Watson Payne. Blurb Why is art magical? How can it make us happy? How Art Can Make You Happy offers the keys to unlocking a rich and…

  • Six of Crows – Leigh Bardugo

    Six of Crows – Leigh Bardugo

    Hey there everyone! I’m back with a new review, and you guys, this book is A-MAZING! Definitely a book you should try out if you haven’t already. I know I’m a little late to the party but daaang has this book swept me away. So, let’s get to it! Synopsis (from Goodreads): Ketterdam: a bustling hub of…

  • Outrun the Wind – Elizabeth Tammi

    Outrun the Wind – Elizabeth Tammi

    I finally finished the e-ARC that I kindly received upon request from Netgalley.com, and I can’t wait to talk to you about it! This is a debut book by Elizabeth Tammi, and its publication date is 27th November with the company North Star Editions. It’s a Sci-Fi/Fantasy book, inspired by Greek Mythology, and it’s also YA! This book is…