"Freedom is just feet away from me." Genre: Fiction Pages: 216 Published: 4th May, 2021 Rate: 4 stars Goodreads Synopsis Coconut trees. Carnival. Rum and coke. To many outsiders, these idyllic images represent the supposed easy life in Caribbean nations such as Trinidad and Tobago. However, the reality is far different for those who live… Continue reading Review: Pleasantview by Celeste Mohammed
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5 Years of Blogging
Hi, Reader! The year is about to end which for me means taking stock. In June, Suckerforcoffe turned 5 and I remember having a 'WHAT' moment. 5 years is a dizzying number and I need a pat on on the back. So this post is me doing just that. Blogging consistently about books is not… Continue reading 5 Years of Blogging
My 2021 Reading And Blogging Goals
Good morning, Reader. Is it late for me to wish you a happy new year? Yes? No? Anyway, happy new year! I hope the start of the year was a good one for you and that you're staying safe and being gentle with yourself. As usual my first post of the year is my reading… Continue reading My 2021 Reading And Blogging Goals
Review: The Deep Blue Between by Ayesha Harruna Attah
"Strong wasn't a word anyone had ever used to describe her. Loyal. maybe. Reserved, definitely." Genre: Historical Fiction, Young Adult Pages: 256 Publisher: Pushkin Press Published: 15th October, 2020 Rate: 4 stars Goodreads Synopsis Twin sisters Hassana and Husseina's home is in ruins after a brutal raid. But this is not the end but the… Continue reading Review: The Deep Blue Between by Ayesha Harruna Attah
Review: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
"Reading a novel was like returning to a once - beloved holiday destination." Genre - Fiction Published- 24th December, 2014 Pages - 486 Rate- 3.5 ⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads Synopsis A murder...A tragic accident...Or just parents behaving badly? What’s indisputable is that someone is dead. Madeline is a force to be reckoned with. She’s funny, biting, and… Continue reading Review: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Review: When Life Gives You Mangoes by Kereen Getten.
"You shouldn't let people make you so angry...if they make you angry, then they've won." Genre: Middle Grade Fiction Pages: 224 Publisher: Pushkin Press Published: 1st October, 2020 Rate: 3.5 ⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads Synopsis For fans of deeply poignant middle grade about friendship and loss like The Thing About Jellyfish, comes the story about a young… Continue reading Review: When Life Gives You Mangoes by Kereen Getten.
Blog Tour: Crossing In Time by DL Orton // Review
"Oh, come on. Drama is just life with the dull bits cut out." Genre: Fantasy Pages: 412 Published: 7th April, 2015 Rate: 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads Synopsis The past isn't over, it's an opening. The future isn't hidden, it's a trap. If she ever wants to see him again, she'll have to take the risk. Fall… Continue reading Blog Tour: Crossing In Time by DL Orton // Review
Coffee Break: How I Read More
Hey Reader, It has been months since I have had a discussion post on here so for today's post I am going to give you a look into my reading life. One thing I get from other people is "you read a lot" and for the longest time I hated that. The statement felt condescending… Continue reading Coffee Break: How I Read More