The Gravity of Us tries to pack quite a punch in 300 pages, with space/science, journalism, mental health and coming of age all being key themes in this book. It has an interesting plot that alternates between being fluffy and serious and a diverse cast of characters. Although the story was entertaining, I thought most of […]
The Good Things YA contemporary/ thriller. A refresher reread for me so I can finally finish the trilogy. Ally Carter! Her books are always fast paced fun reads. First person present tense with short chapters that end in cliffhangers makes for a very addictive read! Grace’s PTSD and panic attacks are a big part of […]
Fake It Till You Break It This was the cutest romcom about fake dating ever! How do you get a teenager to do NOT something you want? Suggest they should do it of course. Seeing Mia and Jake agree to date one another to get their moms off their backs was so cute, and I […]
I absolutely loved the hate to love romance in Serpent & Dove last year, especially the memorable characters and the witchy atmosphere within it. Blood & Honey was one of my most anticipated reads this year, how does it stack up as a sequel? Before diving into Blood & Honey, I read the official recap for the first […]
I read Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares years and years ago and absolutely loved it. And I’m so excited that it’s now a Netflix series, and I’ve been loving the first few episodes that I’ve seen (highly recommend)! Mind the Gap, Dash & Lily is the third book in this series, following The Twelve Days of Dash […]
The Good Things A YA fantasy retelling of The Goose Girl, and a reread for me! The plot had quite a few darker and brutal moments that I’d completely forgotten about (specifically the snatchers, Thorn’s brother, and the thieves). Written in present tense first person POV, so it was really easy to get into. Also […]
A Deadly Education was one of my most highly anticipated reads, being a huge fan of Naomi Novik’s other works, but I was incredibly wary after some early controversy about the text. Featuring a dark magic school filled with witty characters, is this book going to be the next Harry Potter? Or is it going to offer […]
Because October is for creepy things and Halloween, Rules for Vanishing caught my eye as a YA horror book to pick up. Set on a creepy, mysterious path where strange things happen and people go missing, I had no idea what was in store for me as I kept on reading. So much creepiness It turns out […]
The Good Things Standalone New Adult urban fantasy set in an alternate version of 1980s London. Aussie author! Writing and plot gave me strong vibes of a cross between The Raven Cycle and The Mortal Instruments. The story was chaotic and bizarre in the best way. Definitely unique! Lots of mythical creatures and lore! I […]