Oh, Lord. From the perspective of an Australian reader, I do understand the reasons as to whyย Me and Mr Booker received critical acclaim and vibrant reviews, not only from Australian critics but global reviewers as well. However, I found it to be one of the most ridiculous novels I have ever read. Claiming it to [...]
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YA REVIEW: BEFORE I LET GO BY MARIEKE NIJKAMP
"In Lost, difference comes at a price..." Before I Let Go by Marieke Nijkampย is a haunting thriller that will stay with the reader long after they turn the final page. It tells an emotional story of loss, grief and the inhumanity a community can condone in order to fulfil their selfish desires. The main narrative [...]
JANUARY | READING WRAP UP
How did this happen? I honestly cannot believe that it's now already February???? I do have to admit though, January seemed like it wouldn't end! It became a sort of safety bubble - because I knew that come to the end of January, I had to get my ish together andย actually be productive with my [...]
YA REVIEW: HOW TO HANG A WITCH BY ADRIANA MATHER
โMaybe I can break the pattern I have with them. Everything about this curse seems to be a pattern. If I can break one link in the chain, it might helpโ (p. 254). How To Hang A Witch by Adriana Mather is such an addictive read, and I literally could not put it down. I [...]
YA REVIEW: UNEARTHED BY AMIE KAUFMAN AND MEAGAN SPOONER
PERGITE SI AUDETIS. The Almighty Duo are back at it again! Kick-ass female protagonist? Check. Awesome as hell male protagonist? Check. Breath-taking, edge-of-your-seat action? Check. Space? DOUBLE CHECK. Ok, so if you don't know by now, I'm an Australian book blogger, so I was lucky enough to get my hands on this book last year! [...]