Category: Book Reviews
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Book Review: The Crew by Michael Mohr
When two roads diverged, Jack chose the one that would break the system. But change is hard, especially when you’re only sixteen.
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Book Review: A Reckoning of Souls by Harrison Edwards
If you had to sacrifice eighty thousand people to potentially make the world a better place for eight million others, would you?
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Book Review: ‘In my Dreams I Hold a Knife’ by Ashley Winstead (2021 Kindle Version)
This Secret History-inspired dark academia novel is an absolute must-read that will pull you out of a reading slump! I saw this book recommended by Lexi Aka Newlynova on YouTube and knew instantly it would be my vibe.
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Book Review: Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger
Her Fearful Symmetry is a quiet ghost story and magic realism horror about identical twins, Julia and Valentina Poole, who struggle to separate themselves from each other. When their estranged aunt Elspeth dies, the twins inherit her apartment in London, which is situated next to the Highgate Cemetery. They leave behind their comfortable lives in…
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Book Review: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (2015, Kindle Edition)
It took me a while to finally pick up this book due to it being a BookTok ‘enemies-to-lovers’ sensation—but I had to see what the hype was about! In the end, I’m glad I did. While not being the best book I’ve ever read, the first book in ACOTR opened the door to a series…
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Book Review: The September House by Carissa Orlando (2023, Kindle Edition)
Shock, humour, fear, comfort…it has it all! The September House inspires one to carry on despite difficult situations, but also evokes a warning of becoming too comfortable with the darkness.
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Book Review: Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsuijimura (Penguin Paperback Edition 2022)
Lonely Castle in the Mirror follows the story of Kokoro, a girl in Junior High at Fukushima No. 5 School, Tokyo. Because of the bullying Kokoro experiences at school, she is unable to attend her classes and instead spends her days at home, watching television and feeling guilty about not being able to do better.…
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Book Review: Next Stop, Boston by Iris Dorbian (2023 Kindle Edition)
Any teenager would love to tour with a famous rockstar, right? Well, maybe not. A unique story told through the world of rock and roll.
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Book Review: Paper Forests by Tegan Anderson (Kindle Edition)
A book worth reading that deals with important themes of identity, addiction, loss, and the meaning of masculinity in a world that still forces unrealistic expectations onto young men.
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Book Review: The Adventures of Amina al-Sarafi (2023, Kindle Edition)
A creative adventure book with sea creatures, swordfights and a bright psychedelic treasure island. Yes, please!