Blog Tour: Shadow of the Fox by Julia Kagawa

I think you would have had to have been living under a rock not to have heard about all the series that Julia has written. I will have to quickly put my hand up and say that yes I have definitely heard of them but not yet had the chance to read them. I couldn't then miss my chance to read Julia's new book Shadow of the Fox and now I know why her books are so popular. This was a book that gripped me right from the start and just had everything I wanted from a book! Read on for my full review and why you need this book on your to-be-read pile.

Blog tour: Frostfire by Jamie Smith

If you are still looking to become a published writer, Jamie is proof that there is still a chance for anyone to become published. Jamie didn't win the Times/Chicken House writing competition this year, but he was shortlisted and Chicken House still wanted to publish his work. It's quite common that they do this, so don't give up, there is still a chance you will get your publishing deal. Jamie says "over half of those shortlisted have been published since – an impressive statistic. There are over a thousand entries a year, but if you’ve got the story for it, I cannot recommend entering enough."

Today I am part of the blog tour for Jamie's entry which is Frostfire and I have my review to share with you of this fantastical adventure story.

Blog Tour: The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths

Today I am thrilled to be taking part in The Stranger Diaries blog tour by Elly Griffiths. This was such a compelling and mysterious read which is perfect to settle down with on these chilly, autumn evenings. Read on for my review and for more details on the chance to meet Elly herself.

Blog Tour: The Witches of St Petersberg by Imogen Edward-Jones

Today brings my fourth blog tour in my marathon blog tour week! Today it's all about The Witches of St Petersberg by Imogen Edward-Jones and if you have an interest in the Romanovs then this is the book for you.

Blog tour: Miss Marley: The Untold story of Jacob's Marley's Sister

Ah I'm so happy I'm starting to share Christmas excitement on the blog. This is my second Christmas post and one I am hugely excited for. I am a big fan of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and have always wanted to know more about the other characters, so what a treat it was this year to see that Vanessa Lafaye had released a story about Jacob Marley's sister. I must say that when I read the notes at the back of the book I was sad to hear of Vanessa's passing, but how lovely that her dear friend Rebecca was able to continue her story.