This heavy contemporary mixed with the LGBT topic was just perfect. So far the best book of 2023. Very emotional and very realistic. And definitely a This heavy contemporary mixed with the LGBT topic was just perfect. So far the best book of 2023. Very emotional and very realistic. And definitely a good example of how difficult the life of gay community was back in early 1990s'. Strongly recommended to everyone!...more
I loved the style of the paintings in this comic book. And the story is full of action, even though a little bit scary and quite brutal. I am curious I loved the style of the paintings in this comic book. And the story is full of action, even though a little bit scary and quite brutal. I am curious about the next 5 books, which I will definitely read soon as well....more
4,5* / 5*... This was exactly the type of a fantasy book I really love. I enjoyed every single page of reading and every single minute of listening to4,5* / 5*... This was exactly the type of a fantasy book I really love. I enjoyed every single page of reading and every single minute of listening to the audiobook. I am curious what the other books in this series will bring to us, so I keep a small space for increasing the rating in case the next book deserves it....more
The rating would rather 3,5* / 5*... I just love Jessica Fletcher and this story was like any other usual episode of the series. I can only recommend The rating would rather 3,5* / 5*... I just love Jessica Fletcher and this story was like any other usual episode of the series. I can only recommend it to everyone who has Murder, She Wrote also as a guilty pleasure just like me......more
4,5*/5*... This was surpridingly good middle grade crime story full of adventure. It has nice illustrations and also a good story which goes in an une4,5*/5*... This was surpridingly good middle grade crime story full of adventure. It has nice illustrations and also a good story which goes in an unexpected direction. I strongly recommend it to everyone who loves trains, just like I do....more
I wasn't really aware of what to expect from this book except from an amazing cover. And I get a dark book full of mystery and tension which I enjoyedI wasn't really aware of what to expect from this book except from an amazing cover. And I get a dark book full of mystery and tension which I enjoyed from the first page to the last one. A solid 90% rating that would fit 4,5* out of 5*. Strongly recommended if you like haunted mansions....more
I think that Nattexpressen will be my new Christmas tradition. I spent the whole advent season reading it day-by-day as an bookish advent calendar andI think that Nattexpressen will be my new Christmas tradition. I spent the whole advent season reading it day-by-day as an bookish advent calendar and it was amazing, still keeping me in the Christmas mood and looking forward what next will these adventures of the Midnight Train bring. Strongly recommended to everyone who loves Christmas or trains....more
This was really quick reading, but it was so nice. The only negative thing was that it was so short and there wasn't more action. I just love how ChriThis was really quick reading, but it was so nice. The only negative thing was that it was so short and there wasn't more action. I just love how Chris Riddell ilustrates every story he works at....more
This continues exactly where the first book ended so there is more investigating, more riddles and question marks to be solved. But for the overall exThis continues exactly where the first book ended so there is more investigating, more riddles and question marks to be solved. But for the overall explanation about the legacy we have to wait for the last book....more
This was the best book I've read so far in 2022. It was so nice and lovely and even though I already read quite a lot of LGBT themed books, this is soThis was the best book I've read so far in 2022. It was so nice and lovely and even though I already read quite a lot of LGBT themed books, this is something unique. I am almost speechless and full of positive emotions after finishing this book. I just have to recommend it to everybody!...more
I am really glad the quality went again high. Loved IT. After weaker fourth book, the fifth one was again funny, dangerous and interesting. Even thougI am really glad the quality went again high. Loved IT. After weaker fourth book, the fifth one was again funny, dangerous and interesting. Even though full of new characters and a lot of intrigues, especially the second half is quite drastical, much more when compared to previous books in the series....more
What an ending! But it's something which is for sure Shusterman's strength. The story flows until the last quarter or third of the book and then the fWhat an ending! But it's something which is for sure Shusterman's strength. The story flows until the last quarter or third of the book and then the final mayham starts... I already look forward the last book in the series about Scythes. Perfect choice for all dystopies lovers....more
I liked how this book was full of secrets and you don't know until the end what exactly happened or why. As it is a young adult there has to be some rI liked how this book was full of secrets and you don't know until the end what exactly happened or why. As it is a young adult there has to be some romantic line, but not as important and strong as in other books. On the other hand those mysteries and riddles around the inheritance was just perfect. Can't wait for the other two books in the series....more
The second book in the series continues in the same flow as the first one and there is a lot of new riddles and mysteries coming up and the cliffhangeThe second book in the series continues in the same flow as the first one and there is a lot of new riddles and mysteries coming up and the cliffhanger at the end will make you desperately crave for the last part of this amazing adventurous steampunk-future series. ...more
Such a nice Christmas story, I would recommend this to everyone, especially when it's Christmas. I didn't expect this from JKR so for me it was a pleaSuch a nice Christmas story, I would recommend this to everyone, especially when it's Christmas. I didn't expect this from JKR so for me it was a pleasant surpise. Extra star is for the festive theme, otherwise it would be 4 or 4,5 stars....more
Perfect poems with a Christmas theme, the story and illustrations by Tim Burton are clever and nice. I think it is good to see how it started and whatPerfect poems with a Christmas theme, the story and illustrations by Tim Burton are clever and nice. I think it is good to see how it started and what was the basis for the well known animated movie from 1993....more
I just love illustrations by Chris Riddell everywhere. So this short story from the Nordic mythology is no exception. The Nordic atmosphere is amazingI just love illustrations by Chris Riddell everywhere. So this short story from the Nordic mythology is no exception. The Nordic atmosphere is amazing and you can feel the cold from those illustrations....more
Very nice story for children. It tells a story of a family which is leaving Prague for summer holidays to their grandma. They face many difficulties oVery nice story for children. It tells a story of a family which is leaving Prague for summer holidays to their grandma. They face many difficulties on the way, but in the end, all is well, as it is a book for children. Being from the region of western Bohemia is a good thing, as then you will enjoy reading much more as you know those places where the story takes place....more
This was unexpectedly good. And yet those monochromatic illustrations, it is so nice. I enjoyed the story as well, small Warren trying to take care abThis was unexpectedly good. And yet those monochromatic illustrations, it is so nice. I enjoyed the story as well, small Warren trying to take care about the whole hotel Warren and very adventurous small detective story behind it. I would recommend Warren not only to small children but also to those adults who like some good quality stories....more
I really enjoyed this one, Amari is a likeable character and it is interesting to see her as an outsider who tries not to fail during the exams. Let'sI really enjoyed this one, Amari is a likeable character and it is interesting to see her as an outsider who tries not to fail during the exams. Let's be honest, the idea on its own isn't completely original, but in the combination with current topics it works pretty good and you can expect few plot twists near the end. I am looking forward to the next book in the series....more
This was really interesting reading. Combination of young adult with a witchcraft and a little bit of a mystery. The middle part was a little bit overThis was really interesting reading. Combination of young adult with a witchcraft and a little bit of a mystery. The middle part was a little bit overmixed, but the ending was better. I am looking forward to the next book as I can't imagine what it may be about....more
My beloved story I know so well from the movie. The book doesn't bring nothing new unfortunately, but it is a good choice if you love Egypt and mummieMy beloved story I know so well from the movie. The book doesn't bring nothing new unfortunately, but it is a good choice if you love Egypt and mummies....more
This was (again) so amazing. It is a must read for all who already read the previous two books. I just love this future dystopic world and how everythThis was (again) so amazing. It is a must read for all who already read the previous two books. I just love this future dystopic world and how everything works there. Only the waiting for book 4 will be again too long, I am afraid. If you want an original fantasy/scifi, this is a perfect choice! ...more
This was so good. Perfect reading for every fan of The DaVinci Code or National Treasure films. I loved that slightly futuristic and steampunked New YThis was so good. Perfect reading for every fan of The DaVinci Code or National Treasure films. I loved that slightly futuristic and steampunked New York and the fact that there is no romance. Already looking forward the other two books from the series....more
Perfect thing to read if you love Christmas and not so traditional and archetypical ones. Christmas in these 12 short stories are sometimes melancholiPerfect thing to read if you love Christmas and not so traditional and archetypical ones. Christmas in these 12 short stories are sometimes melancholical and a little bit sad, but there is always some small light at the end of a tunnel. Definitely recommended! ...more
This was something unbelievable. A combination of multiple styles is something which makes this book really unique. Retelling of an unknown fairytale,This was something unbelievable. A combination of multiple styles is something which makes this book really unique. Retelling of an unknown fairytale, detective story or a mysterious thriller? Maybe even a horror? All of that served to us in one book. Perfect reading for autumn evenings......more
Oh my gosh... This was really really good. Actually the best book I've read in 2020 and definitely the best LGBT romance I've ever read. The mix with Oh my gosh... This was really really good. Actually the best book I've read in 2020 and definitely the best LGBT romance I've ever read. The mix with the background of presidential elections was so good and those differences between USA and United Kingdom... I really loved it and this is 5* material. Strongly recommended, this is a must read! ❤️...more
What a fantastic book, which mix up LGBT romance, fantasy and a Shadowhunters universe. A perfect reading, so far my favourite Shadowhunters book. I lWhat a fantastic book, which mix up LGBT romance, fantasy and a Shadowhunters universe. A perfect reading, so far my favourite Shadowhunters book. I love the idea of travelling all over Europe while on a romantic holiday......more
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