Hi everyone, this post is for all you lovers of teen fiction. I had read only a handful of YA fiction that looked suitable for this post so I ended up digging around for a few more. I hope you enjoy the short reviews I have in store for you below featuring some awesome characters and their adventures in amazing Asian cities…
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Seven Stories from Asia for your Tween to enjoy

Hi friends, this first week of February I’m taking you and your tween on a journey of discovery across the mighty continent that is Asia. I’ve managed to find seven stories that, I hope, captivate and keep you interested in discovering more about the wonderful world we live in. Hop on down to find out which countries you’ll be visiting…
Continue reading “Seven Stories from Asia for your Tween to enjoy”The Road to Happiness* by Linda Gray
Hi everyone, welcome to my birthday week!! I begin the last year of my forties and boy has it been a wild ride!! This week is not a post about mine and my brother’s birthday but a review post on an amazing memoir that graced my bookshelf some years ago. For those of you who grew up in the 1980’s, you’ll find this a book you won’t be able to put down. Press the button below to see more…
Continue reading “The Road to Happiness* by Linda Gray”The Ethan I was Before by Ali Standish
Hi everyone, I hope you all are keeping warm over there in the north. The heat is fairly bearable down here, especially if you live close to a beach. I managed to dip my toes in recently and found the cooler sea waves refreshing after a week of completing assignments indoors!! The title I’m reviewing this week is a teen title I found myself drawn towards. I hope you enjoy it!!
Continue reading “The Ethan I was Before by Ali Standish”The Water Castle by Megan Frazer Blakemore
Hi everyone, this first week of January I am giving you a review of a tween book I enjoyed towards the beginning of this journey. It was actually my first foray into that magical overlap between fantasy and contemporary. So if you and tween enjoy fantasy elements interlaced with family secrets, then delve inside.
Continue reading “The Water Castle by Megan Frazer Blakemore”Welcome to January 2025!!
Hi friends, salutations and welcome to the year 2025!! I’m hoping everyone had a great time with their friends and family over the holidays. Mum and I enjoyed time with the family and even managed to watch a few fireworks on New Year’s Eve!! This month’s blog posts will be a mixed collection of reviews. To find out more about them, press below and your efforts will surely be rewarded…
Continue reading “Welcome to January 2025!!”My Reflections for 2024 and Some news

Hi everyone, by now most of you will be rushing around to get everything prepared for the holiday season. In our households, the tree is now up and presents for Santa under the tree. My nieces are counting down the days already!! This post is a reflection of sorts and a little bit of news for those interested. So, press below if you’re curious to find out more…
Continue reading “My Reflections for 2024 and Some news”Wintry Romances Your Teenager Will Enjoy
Hello everyone, I hope December is treating you well so far and the countdown towards Christmas isn’t too stressful. When it comes to teenagers and Christmas one almost always expects a romance of sorts. Well, if you press below, you just might find a collection of reads that will appeal to teen rom-com-readers!!
Continue reading “Wintry Romances Your Teenager Will Enjoy”Winter tales for your tween

Hi everyone, I hope you all are doing well and preparing for the upcoming festive season. Here in our household, well, next door specifically, the tree is being prepared and presents are being wrapped. Christmas is surely on its way to our little corner of the world. I’ll leave you with that image and encourage you to press the button below to find out about the winter tales below…
Continue reading “Winter tales for your tween”Bringing you a scattering of Winter Reads this December
Hi everyone, here we are now counting down the days until Christmas!! To this final month of the year, I finally give you a selection of wintry reads. Yes, I went and selected as many of the reviews I had and found those set amidst snowdrifts and maybe even some Christmas reads!! Are you willing to click below to find out more??
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