Just finished The First to Die at the End, and I’m left with some really profound thoughts about life and the way you are living it. Which is exactly how I felt after reading the first book, They Both Die at the End. For those of you who haven’t read the first book, the series is about […]
So I’m not usually one for WW2 books, I find them bleak and depressing (and rightly so). However, I was willing to give The Killing Code a go, because it features female sapphic codebreakers – and it’s also written by Ellie Marney, whose writing I adore. The Killing Code features sapphic female codebreakers during the […]
Here I was thinking that perhaps dark academia wasn’t for me, but then The Atlas Six comes along, and satisfies my craving for a deeply philosophical novel centered around magic. From the six different magicians, to the competition racing to the death, the philosophical discussions about life, knowledge and magic, this was everything I wanted and more. […]
The Good Things YA fantasy/ post-apocalyptic novel that’s been on my TBR pile for years. I’m glad I finally read it. Loved the blend of genres. There were parts that felt more post-apocalyptic, some high fantasy elements, and others urban fantasy. The main character has time magic! I really enjoyed the brief tournament and hidden […]
The Good Things A YA historical mystery and my first Cindy Anstey book. An interesting mystery and the type of amnesia trope I enjoy. I really liked the overall structure of the mystery. There were some fantastic red herrings scattered throughout the story. I loved the side characters a lot! They were entertaining and had […]
After the m/m royal romance, Red White and Royal Blue came out, I was definitely keen to pick up the newly released queer contemporary book. I Kissed Shara Wheeler offers a deep dive into queerness in a religious Christian school, and the forced pressure that comes with what is expected of you. From Chloe, the bisxual […]
Gallant is a middle grade Gothic tale, about Olivia Prior, a 16 year old girl with mutism who discovers her haunting past from snippets of her mother’s journal. It is a beautifully written book, almost poetic, but many of the concepts felt familiar. As Olivia is mute, the book heavily focuses on the descriptions of her […]
I have to admit that I bought A Magic Steeped in Poison for its beautiful cover but its synopsis also had me thoroughly intrigued. I ended up pre-ordering it and got a bunch of beautiful pre-order goodies from the author. A Magic Steeped in Poison is for all of the tea drinkers out there. It’s a book based […]
How We Fall Apart is a YA mystery thriller with Asian main characters, and I really enjoyed it! Set at an elite private school, it explores the immense pressure of academic performance on students, in particular Asian students. It touches on important themes such as friendship rivalry, classism and the illusion of being perfect, mental […]