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Hi, I’m Caitlan. I was previously an Occupational Therapist living in Australia. I became a full time expat and student again in 2020 and moved to South Korea. I spend most of my time reading (check out my book blog here) and exploring our new home with my husband, Ben.

I love a good fantasy novel, cold beer and hot coffee.

Book review: Strange Gods by Alison Kimble

Review in 10-ish words: Equal parts creepy, adventurous and unique- fast paced YA. 3.5/5 Synopsis: When Spooky arrives at a camp for ‘troubled teens’ she figures sticking it out and not getting in trouble will be her biggest challenge for the summer. It’s the only way she is going to be allowed back home. But…

August 27, 2021

Book review: The Library by Bella Osborne

Review in 10-ish words: Wholesome, easy read. Would recommend. Synopsis: Maggie and Tom make an odd pair in Compton Mallow- Tom is about to sit his GCSE’s and Maggie is in her seventies and lives alone. The local library brings them together, sparking their unlikely friendship and also reminding each of them that some things…

August 10, 2021

Book review: The Other Side of Beautiful by Kim Lock

Review in 10-ish words: This book made me miss home. It was a giant, reassuring hug. 5 stars. Synopsis: Mercy Blain has not left her house in two years.She spends her days with her sausage dog, Wasabi, trawling the Facebook advice groups she is a part of. She is propelled out of her house and…

July 6, 2021

2021 Mid year freak out tag

2021 has been a ride. And it’s only June. I saw this tag over at the Pine-scented chronicles and had to join in on the fun! I have spent 2021 balancing completing my masters with trying to read every book I can and seeing as much as South Korea as I can. I still have…

June 28, 2021

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