After The Green Withered by Kristin Ward is a YA dystopia that reminds me of The Hunger Games and Divergent. I do have my issues with the world though.
Posts by Tessa Hastjarjanto
On My Mind: To DNF Or To Not DNF
When do you DNF a book? Or do you finish all the books you start? Tessa shares her opinion on quitting books and why she doesn’t DNF a book.
Cover reveal: Tales of Lunis Aquaria by Tessa Hastjarjanto
Cover reveal of Tales of Lunis Aquaria by Tessa Hastjarjanto. Check out this collection of fantasy short stories set in the world of Lunis Aquaria.
Book Tour: The Grey Ones by Yvonne J. Smit
The Grey Ones by Yvonne J. Smit is a memoir about her life with a gift not many people have. She shares her story with her children. 4,5 stars.
Where to find fountain pens in Tokyo?
Tokyo is filled with shops that sell fountain pens and you’ll even find them in unlikely places. Here’s a list of my favourite places to shop.
Where to find stationery in Tokyo?
A list of popular stationery stores in Tokyo and where to find them. Including shop locations and other tips.
Review: Runes by Ednah Walters
A review of Runes by Ednah Walters. 1,5 stars for this paranormal romance with an original take on Norse mythology and an unsatisfying ending.
A Writer’s Toolbox
What’s in a writer’s toolbox? Not just grammar, sentence structure or story structure. Work on your dialogue or characters arcs and create your unique voice.
ARC Review: Thornbound by Stephanie Burgis
Thornbound is the second book in the Harwood Spellbook. It follows Cassandra’s endeavour to start a school of magic for women. 5 stars for this fantasy story
ARC Review: The Blood Prince by Josie Jaffrey
The Blood Prince by Josie Jaffrey is the perfect ending to the Sovereign series. The end of the Red and Bue as Julia and Cam know it, is coming. 5 stars.