Book Reviews
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Uptown Oracle Reads… The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapowski | Unraveling the Enigma
Embarking into Andrzej Sapkowski‘s fantasy masterpiece, The Last Wish, feels akin to stepping into an enchanting realm. As the initial installment in the Witcher series, this collection of interconnected short stories introduces readers to Geralt of Rivia, and themes of identity, destiny, and the consequences of choice. I found myself immersed in Sapkowski’s universe, and…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… High-Rise by J.G. Ballard | Dystopian Thrills & Chaotic Climax!
A few years back now, High-Rise was adapted into a film including Tom Hiddleston and at the time I said to myself “I’ll watch that, but I want to read it first”. High-Rise is one of those books that took me so long to pick up, but once I did I was so gripped by…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
After reading Daisy Jones and the Six in one day, I just knew I had to then watch the TV show and scream about the book to someone or anyone who would listen. Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Affiliate Links) Daisy is a girl coming of age in L.A. in the…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… How To Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie
I bought How to Kill Your Family earlier this year after seeing it everywhere at the beginning of the year. I’d heard it was similar to My Sister The Serial Kiler which I’ve also picked up recently, so I thought it would be a good easy read between some lengthier books on my TBR.
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Uptown Oracle Reads… Grow the F*ck Up by Sarah Knight | The Guide on How To Be an Adult and Get Treated Like One ✨
It’s that time of year again, Spring. A season of new beginnings and blossoming into the best version of you ready for summer. So I’ve been reading Grow the F*ck Up, which is a brand new self-help book by Sarah Knight. It’s the ultimate read for someone who’s looking to be independent, resourceful and self-sufficient…
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End of a Chapter | January 2023 Reading Wrap Up and Mini Book Reviews
It’s the end of January and I had a mostly good month of reading, and have been trying hard to stick to my goals for the year. This month I read a total of 11 books, of which 9 were physical books and 2 were on my Kindle. Of those 9 physical books 4 of…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… A Ruinous Fate | A Fantasy That Lies With the Luck of the Roll 🎲
A Ruinous Fate by Kaylie Smith (Affiliate Links) Fate does not choose the weak. Fate chooses the ready. Calliope Rosewood is a witch with a long streak of bad luck. Like all witches in Illustros, her fate is directly tied to Witch’s Dice—powerful artifacts that have blessed her kind with limitless magic but also set…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… The Stolen Heir | A Fantasy Quest in the World of Elfhame ✨
The Stolen Heir was one of my most anticipated books of 2023, as a fan of Holly Black and it didn’t disapoint. The story itself is a fantasy quest, road-trip style. With Oak, Tiernan and Wren heading off on an adventure, but there’s some tensions here and there, some untrustworthy companions, some deceit going on.…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… The Changeling’s Journey | Scottish Inspired Fae Story With Warm Cosy Vibes ✨
The Changeling’s Journey is clearly heavily inspired by Scotland and this can be seen throughout the villages and locations we visit, the language used and descriptions of the world. The world building really allows you to feel like you’re travelling with our characters through the fairy hills and lochs which makes you think you’re on…