Books

Uptown Oracle Reads… No Ordinary Star

In 2525, Humans no longer need to sleep or eat, they have small tablets for that. The Clockmaster summons the ‘perfect’ soldier to the North Pole as the Great Clock needs fixing. When there he comes across the girl, an outsider, and they must work together to ensure peace. No Ordinary Star is the first…
Meet the Author: L.L. MacRae

About a month ago now, I reviewed Moroda and loved it! I can’t wait for the next book in the series, and so decided to pick L.L. MacRae’s brain a bit about herself as an author, Moroda, and the series going forward. What made you want to become an author? I’ve always loved words and writing, especially…
Uptown Oracle Reads… Clockwork Prince

Clockwork Prince is the 2nd book in the Infernal Devices Trilogy. The Shadowhunters and Tessa are searching for Mortmain before he unleashes a demon/automaton army. Clockwork Prince avoids the middle book slump that a lot of trilogies endure. The first book was good but this book was definitely better in my eyes. One of the…
July 2017 TBR Pile

I’ve been reading so many fantasy and sci-fi books recently so this month is more of a contemporary month. Mainly due to the fact I read some… disappointing… dystopians recently. I’ve also cut down my goal to 6 books this month due to the fact I’m starting my placement on the 3rd and I’m unsure…
Uptown Oracle Reads… Clockwork Angel

Clockwork Angel is the first in a trilogy of books. This series is a prequel to The Mortal Instruments, also written by Cassandra Clare. Tessa traveled to London to live with her brother, when he appears missing she is captured. Saved by Will, Tessa lives within the institute with the Shadowhunters helping to find Nate,…
Uptown Oracle Reads… Tall Oaks

Harry is missing from Tall Oaks. Everyone has their secrets, but whose is connected to the missing child? A thriller surrounded by the average people you find in small town living. With so many secrets, anybody could be a suspect. Tall Oaks is a mystery novel first, yet there’s a strong focus on the characters.…
June 2017 Fairyloot Unboxing

So after seeing so many beautiful unboxings of Fairyloot I decided to try it. I bought this last month, and had forgotten that I’d bought it because I got it so long ago. With moving twice and moving again next week, it’s not been the first thing on my mind. As you can tell my…
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Idea of You

The Idea of You follows Lucy as she struggles to have a baby, and to be a stepmother. As a woman who has always wanted her very own baby, her troubles rip holes in her otherwise perfect life. When her stepdaughter arrives, she starts to doubt even herself. Within the first chapter I realised this…
Reading Multiple Books at the Same Time

If you have followed me for a while, you would know I read multiple books at the same time. My ‘currently reading’ on the sidebar usually has at least 3 books on there. I often get questioned about ‘how’ I manage to read multiple books at the same time, even from my family members like…