Books
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2023 Most Anticipated Book Releases
Another year and EVEN MORE books being released. I can’t wait to read some of the amazing releases that are coming up, and I’ve been avidly collecting pre-orders over the past few months to treat the 2023 version of me.
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2023 Reading Goals & TBR List | New Year, New Book ✨
It’s the start of yet ANOTHER year and I’m still trying to improve my reading again. I’ve been a reader since I was litte, devouring multiple books a weeek. And yet, since becoming an adult I’ve been finding it harder and harder to read as much as I would like to. So with this in…
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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…
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Autumn Vibes Books You Should Be Reading 🍂
As we’re getting into colder weather it’s really starting to feel like Autumn. So I’ve been taking the time to pull out all the books that I love reading this season, that give off that cosy colder vibe, as well as intrigue and something a bit darker at times. From childhood favourites filled with soft…
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September 2022 Book Releases You Need To Read ✨
It’s finally September which means it’s the start of Autumn 🍂 As the leaves start to brown and fall from the trees, I will be retreating back inside to the comfort of cozy blankets, candles and strong coffee. Oh and of course many many books. Here’s just a handful of book releases that I think…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… The Hand of the Sun King
The Hand of the Sun King follows Wen Alder as he grows up in an almost coming of age style story. It has an introspective first person narrative, like an autobiography or journal of sorts. Despite this very singular focus on the character of Foolish Cur, he’s not always a likeable character and it displays…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… The Drowned Woods
There’s very clear Welsh influence in the names of places especially throughout the story which was a welcome surprise for me. I believe some of the magic/stories within the world are influenced by folktales from Wales too although I don’t have the knowledge to know which ones. I did love the influence though and would…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… Violet Made of Thorns
Violet Made of Thorns is a Beauty & the Beast Retelling with additional magic and many many symbolic roses throughout the story. This is definitely not a direct retelling, and a lot of additional twists and changes are made by Gina Chen throughout the book to make it all that more enthralling.
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Uptown Oracle Reads… The Mirror and the Mountain
The story gets a bit darker nearer the end, however it reads as a children’s book throughout. Overall I thought it was a quick and easy read, although I might not have it on my favourites shelf any time soon.