Is this my favourite heartstopper novel so far? yes! How does these books keep getting better oh my! The Paris trip was so fun and I love the added imIs this my favourite heartstopper novel so far? yes! How does these books keep getting better oh my! The Paris trip was so fun and I love the added importance given to the other characters, especially Tao and Elle.
I'm so excited for the next book, I cannot wait. ...more
OH MY GOSH okay I'm on a heartstopper roll and I love this so much. Again, the adults are so great and I especially loved Nick's character growth. ThiOH MY GOSH okay I'm on a heartstopper roll and I love this so much. Again, the adults are so great and I especially loved Nick's character growth. This felt like a cute montage in those romance movies. Charlie's big sister is me, and I love her little moments ahaha
Generally, I'm not a fan of lots and lots of POVs but this book was done quite well where I really loved it. It was so thrilling. It had all the elemeGenerally, I'm not a fan of lots and lots of POVs but this book was done quite well where I really loved it. It was so thrilling. It had all the elements of a classic whodunnit but with all the modern elements. The setting was beautiful and everyone had a secret and I loved reading the events unfold and seeing more of the characters and the last few chapters were so so good I kept turning the pages and making theories of who did it. It was so so fun!
I don't know how to describe this book because it's contemporary meets thriller and I really loved it so much. This book was bonkers from beginning toI don't know how to describe this book because it's contemporary meets thriller and I really loved it so much. This book was bonkers from beginning to end and I can already imagine the TV show. Finlay is hilarious, clumsy and absolutely crazy and I really loved her and Vero's relationship. You can't help but root for her and the amount of twists and turns in this book? crazy!
Not as crazy as the ending tho. I cannot wait for the next book! ...more
This is heartwrenching. so emotional, so raw. I saw so much of myself in both Kiran and Sahaara. We need so many stories of South Asian girls, so manyThis is heartwrenching. so emotional, so raw. I saw so much of myself in both Kiran and Sahaara. We need so many stories of South Asian girls, so many stories of bravery and courage in the face of injustice and betrayal and violation of our rights, our bodies, our freedoms. I loved the way this was written, beautiful prose, illustrations. It hit so close to home which felt so personal and the story is fleshed out where it can be any of our story and I love that about Kaur's writing.
What a roller coaster of a book! Kay's writing is so refreshing. Witty, funy and informative, he is able to hold my interest in a subject that otherwiWhat a roller coaster of a book! Kay's writing is so refreshing. Witty, funy and informative, he is able to hold my interest in a subject that otherwise scares me. I really loved his approach and his humour in the book. Going it, I really didn't expect the title to be so literal, because it hits you out of nowhere. It really is going to hurt, so brace yourself.
Despite it, what a read. I would recommend this book to everyone, medical graduate or not. It is something so incredibly wonderful, so emotional, yes full of moments that make you go AHA or EEK in that exact order. I need a few days to process that last part and probably need to watch some comedy shows of Mr Kay now. ...more
I'm not sure what to make of it. I didn't like much of the characters, it was quite bizzarre. The writing was poetive and very descriptive and I was eI'm not sure what to make of it. I didn't like much of the characters, it was quite bizzarre. The writing was poetive and very descriptive and I was engrossed in the boarding school chapters but the ending left me as confused as ever.
The cover is so gorgeous tho, and the reason I picked up this book!...more
I tried so so hard and finished this book. It picked up pace from time to time and tho I do love a good dose of Shakespeare, the dialogues just made mI tried so so hard and finished this book. It picked up pace from time to time and tho I do love a good dose of Shakespeare, the dialogues just made me so annoyed, I skimmed through most.
Even after, I do not truly understand this book and perhaps I never will, and that is okay. ...more
I really actually loved it tho I'm not entirely sure what to make of it. The starbucks references were so funny to me and it was so quotable I was litI really actually loved it tho I'm not entirely sure what to make of it. The starbucks references were so funny to me and it was so quotable I was literally quoting it all over.
I am still not okay after reading because what was that? it needs more analysis and interpretation and I love Rainbow's writing style tho this one was definitely different but you can see see the classic Rainbow-ness in the characters and their whimsy.
I really did love the troll, she was most witty!...more
I had such high expectations for this book and was thoroughly underwhelmed. The writing was good, tho I had some issues with pacing. Ivy is perhaps thI had such high expectations for this book and was thoroughly underwhelmed. The writing was good, tho I had some issues with pacing. Ivy is perhaps the most boring literary character I have encountered. Pretty much every character in this book (except for Andrea, who I found rather charming), is so one dimensional and has just one personality trait. Ivy's is her money hunger and validation. She really comes off so annoying and I could not for one bit relate to her.
Gideon is a snooze, at least Roux had a bit of personality but then again, what was his purpose? What was the point of the story? I honestly don't get it. As an asian, I really was excited for it but it left a bad taste in my mouth. Would not recommend this. ...more
I really enjoyed this book. The concept of having a midnight library and all the lives you could've had was explored so wonderfully in this book via NI really enjoyed this book. The concept of having a midnight library and all the lives you could've had was explored so wonderfully in this book via Nora who is a character I could realte to. I really adored Mrs Elm, she was a fantastic support character.
However in the mid, the book does a little drag but it's hardly noticeable. I also loved the little changes in each life and Nora's realizations as she lives each of them. There were a couple twists that were really well timed. I think what I enjoyed the most was Nora's philosophical ramblings, it really did hit close to home sometimes. Overall, a very nice read. ...more
What a whimsical, wonderful book! One of the best books I've read in recent years. I whizzed through the book so fast, it's quite short and absolutelyWhat a whimsical, wonderful book! One of the best books I've read in recent years. I whizzed through the book so fast, it's quite short and absolutely so fantastical. I love the scientific nature of Piranesi mixing fantasy with such a meticulous approach, he reminded me a bit of Don Tillman from The Rosie Project. Susanna's writing is defintiely quirky in this book and it fits very well with the story being told. Perhaps it's my Type A personality but I could relate so well with Piranesi and his approach to life. I assume I'd be the same if I was stuck within his house. The twists, some were very predictable but it never takes away from the story and others really come at you full on, making you wonder about the wonderful mind of the writer. I definitely would love to go more into Piranesi's world. ...more
I absolutely loved this book so much. Ove is such a heartwarming character, the angry old man personified. You can't help but love him and his ways, hI absolutely loved this book so much. Ove is such a heartwarming character, the angry old man personified. You can't help but love him and his ways, his obsession with order and using what car do you drive as a personality indicator haha.
The rest of the characters are as animated and wonderful, I love Sonja and related perhaps the most with her. Parvaneh takes the story forward with her zeal and her drive to help both ove and her family that I grew to love along with the neighbors, even Anders, yes.
I read it halfway, watched the movie and then read the rest and while the movie itself was so wonderful because it captures the emotion of the book to a tee, the book still remains ever so beautiful and emotional. There are laugh out loud moments, moments of pure frustration and anger and a content tear at the end when you know things are the way they are. Books like this touch a part of your heart and stay there for a long time. ...more
I loved the style of Boyne's writing. This was my first book of his. At first it was a little confusing but Boyne set up his characters so well, makinI loved the style of Boyne's writing. This was my first book of his. At first it was a little confusing but Boyne set up his characters so well, making sure to go over the details in the first few chapters to get readers accustomed to the style this book was written in. One story spanning multiple centuries in multiple countries as the narrator faces adversity and loss in his quest for happiness. I loved the history that the book brings and seeing some familiar names was a nice surprise!
However, I felt like the last 2-3 chapters were unnecessary and did not add much to the book, it would have had a better ending was it to end in France of even Australia. I have to however commend Boyne for pulling off this literary endeavour so effortlessly. Very well done. ...more
This is a much needed book! It was definitely not easy to read and was a bit triggering at times but I'm glad I read it. The essay Marin writes in thiThis is a much needed book! It was definitely not easy to read and was a bit triggering at times but I'm glad I read it. The essay Marin writes in this book is wonderful. I also love her parents and her sister as well as Gray. ...more
I really didn't expect this book to have the effect it did on me. It was an emotional ride but a really good ones. I liked Penelope a lot. She was a cI really didn't expect this book to have the effect it did on me. It was an emotional ride but a really good ones. I liked Penelope a lot. She was a character that was relatable and relentless and I can see so many readers being able to empathize with her journey.
There are a few things that were not fully developed like the backstory with Russ but the story with Jenny and how Jenny's decision led to Penelope realizing lots of things and bringing changes resonates with me. The writer is very careful in talking about some hardhiting topics and I think it was handled well.
A book filled with fictional best murders with a main character who works in a mystery book store? Sign me up! I loved the storyline and the characterA book filled with fictional best murders with a main character who works in a mystery book store? Sign me up! I loved the storyline and the characters. Mal is such a relatable character despite everything and I enjoyed the storyline with its twists and turns at every point but my favourite is all the fictional murder books! ...more
I loved this adorable story with its array of characters: Julian's fashion and extravagance, Monica's orderly and kindness, Hazard's determination andI loved this adorable story with its array of characters: Julian's fashion and extravagance, Monica's orderly and kindness, Hazard's determination and journey, Riley's happy-go-lucky attitude, Alice's social savvyness and Lizzie's nosiness. The side chracters like Mrs Wu, Baz, Benjie, baby Bunty, all of them provided for such a delightful read involving on green notebook and making us really think of what it means to be authentic.
Monica was obviously my faovurite cos I saw so much of myself in her. Ofcourse, it has a very predictable ending but the journey is what matters. ...more
The cover drew me in and the story kept me going. This is such a wonderous and whimsical book that is both so endearing and also mind-boggling. LivingThe cover drew me in and the story kept me going. This is such a wonderous and whimsical book that is both so endearing and also mind-boggling. Living your life out of order is the kind of magical realism I really love and I loved the characters in this book so much. The eponymous Oona oozes such a fascinating personality that you can't help but love her at all her ages and her leaps. Her mom, Madeline is the ever wonderful and independent chaotic energy and Kenzie balances out the trio. Oona's life is crazy with so many twists and turns and pop culture references, I love the style of writing.
Now, I want to see this made into a movie, it just sounds too good to only be in the book and our imagination. ...more
I dived into this because of the cover and also because mermaids??? I was not disappointed. It was set in an island kingdom which is so similar to oldI dived into this because of the cover and also because mermaids??? I was not disappointed. It was set in an island kingdom which is so similar to old Maldives, so I was hooked. Amora was a great character but I was far more fascinated with Ferrick and Vestea. Bastian was okay I guess. The story was high spirited, fast and absolutely thrilling and full of wonderous magic, excitement, love and the hustle bustle of island life, all of which I immensely enjoyed.
I am excited for the next book because this ended on a very interesting note. ...more
What a fabulous book. I was really engrossed in Addie's journey.
Perhaps Luc was one of my favourite characters, he's so chaotic. This is my first VE SWhat a fabulous book. I was really engrossed in Addie's journey.
Perhaps Luc was one of my favourite characters, he's so chaotic. This is my first VE Schwab book and definitely not going to be my last, I really love the writing. The story progressed in such a way that there was always much to wonder. The narrative was intriguing and kept me wondering where it was leading to. I loved the little twists and the nods to history, it was most delightful.
I actually really liked the ending. It was so thought provoking, leaving much room for so many things to happen. ...more
The plot hooked me in and the characters were pretty enjoyable, especially Catalina. I did like the mystery but there was no real danger, it all sorteThe plot hooked me in and the characters were pretty enjoyable, especially Catalina. I did like the mystery but there was no real danger, it all sorted out too easily. The evil was evil for ???? I do like the ending and maybe the next book is going to be more exciting, huh
I really loved the setting of the book. A futuristic fake town with government appointed celebrities living every moment of their day on camera and thI really loved the setting of the book. A futuristic fake town with government appointed celebrities living every moment of their day on camera and their stories being written and directed by government sounds right up the black mirror sf8 sci-fi alley. It was executed somewhat well but there were blanks in the story that I could not grasp. I tried so much to like Floss and Orla but there was always something about their weirdly symbiotic relationship that was unrelatable. The spill was perhaps the most interesting part of the story but again, it really was not explained well.
Marlow was somewhat relatable and I could undertand her reasoning and her side of story unfolding but everyone else, especially Floss was so vain and annoying. It made it a bit easier to feel for Orla. Pacing wise, it was quite fast and Constellation is a universe I can see being adapted into different settings. Overall, great idea that was somewhat executed but I was expecting more. ...more
Another Dan Brown book, I did enjoy the pacing and storytelling but the level of technical details bored me so much. The characters were interesting wAnother Dan Brown book, I did enjoy the pacing and storytelling but the level of technical details bored me so much. The characters were interesting with some very good twists. Rachel was a well thought out character but sometimes it felt like she was a Mary Sue, being able to pretty much solve everything on spot. Tolland was funny but I really didn't care much for him. The actual plot was definitely page turning and I did love every twist, even being able to figure out who the controller is!
It's Dan Brown, so you know exactly what you're going to get. I will still go for more. ...more
I was really intrigued by this book until I saw the horror tag and I was anxious the entire time but also I was mortified at that scene (you know whatI was really intrigued by this book until I saw the horror tag and I was anxious the entire time but also I was mortified at that scene (you know what I'm talking about) and honestly everything about Frank irked me so much I just wanted Kenji to run as far away from him. I wanted to protect Kenji at all costs. There was really great social commentary tho, sad that it came from Frank but to be frank (pun intended) it was hella good. I also really liked Jun eventho we know very little about her.
Overall, the juxtraposition of Japanese culture to American, and the pacing of the story was well done, I was hooked eventho I had to put the book down a few times due to the horrific graphic nature of the writing. (I am faint of the heart at times). It was however, really good. ...more
I'm not sure what this book was about because it was kind of all over the place. It does talk about sadness in a very humbling, everyday kind of way bI'm not sure what this book was about because it was kind of all over the place. It does talk about sadness in a very humbling, everyday kind of way but also at the almost end, everything comes crashing down in a sort of muddled up way, almost like a cop out.
I do like Vita, she seemed like an interesting character. I'm not sure I'd like Boyd, he was forcefully made into a nice John Sue character. ...more
Oh my gosh this is so so cute and I loved the art style so much. Charlie's fam and Nick's mom was also super sweet, overall I just really liked how niOh my gosh this is so so cute and I loved the art style so much. Charlie's fam and Nick's mom was also super sweet, overall I just really liked how nice the adults in this are and I loved Charlie and Nick.
It was too short, I can't wait to read the next one! I whizzed through it in a day!!!...more
Aw, what a cute neat little end to the Dimple and Rishi story! I loved that Sweetie was there. Shouldn't think book be 2.5 tho since Sweetie is there?Aw, what a cute neat little end to the Dimple and Rishi story! I loved that Sweetie was there. Shouldn't think book be 2.5 tho since Sweetie is there? ...more
This book is so confusing and honestly I don’t know why I was reading it for the most part. It was however interesting and I knew I wanted to know howThis book is so confusing and honestly I don’t know why I was reading it for the most part. It was however interesting and I knew I wanted to know how it ends but once it ended I was just left in exhaustion of why i even bothered to read it. Perhaps something lost in translation or I’m just not the intended audience for a book like this.
I won’t say it was a bad book because it wasn’t, it just wasn’t right for me. There were moments in the story that piqued my interest and kept it going but for the most part it was so confusing with all the names and places and whatnot. ...more
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