Double bill: Vicious, Vengeful and stories about Villains
V.E. Schwab dissects human nature by shining a spotlight on a band of unique, enthralling characters that can only be described as villains.
The New Guy, and the angsty cliches we need to leave in the 90s
Between the angst, the 90s cliches and the unpolished writing, this book is a bit of a mess, but the plot itself was gripping enough.
Sorcery of Thorns, and the (literal) power of books
This whimsical, swashbuckling fantasy adventure turns out to be a profound, inclusive, tongue-in-cheek exploration of the power of books.
The Better Liar, and the ugly truth about postpartum depression
I did not like this book at all, and the only thing that convinced me reading it was not a complete waste of my time was the author's note.
One of Us Is Next, and the joys of good sequels
Whether you're coming at it cold, or you're a returning fan of the series, One of Us Is Next is a quality contemporary YA thriller.
The Murder Game, and why does everyone seem so guilty?
The Murder Game offers an interesting twist to the closed house murder mystery by taking us through a couple of timelines and multiple PoVs.
The Guilty Feminist, and why serious books are harder to read
Empowering and wrath-inducing in equal measures, this book will make you feel imbued with feminist mojo, ready to fight our corner.
House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1), and the world's longest story setup
The plot works well enough as a standalone, with most of the key conflicts getting resolved, while other aspects are left as a series arch.
Island Affair, and the pitfalls of saccharine romance
Overall, Island Affair was a pleasant enough summer read and a nice break from more serious fantasy books.
Date Me, Bryson Keller, and why coming out is still a thing
All in all, Date Me, Bryson Keller is a fantastic easy read and an uplifting story. It was the perfect way to round off Pride month.
The Ten Thousand Doors of January, and the power of an engaging narrative
What kept me hooked to this novel was the overall allure of the narrative, half of which is a story within a story.
The Starless Sea, and the problem with books that try too hard
I loved this book. I still have no idea what exactly happened in this book. I think this book was trying too hard.
Scavenge the Stars, and the Countess of Gender-Bending
Fancy a wild YA fantasy ride across fictional seas and an unidentified island full of a mix of truly horrible people and lovable gays? Ahoy!
An Enchantment of Ravens, and why trusting Fae is a Rooky mistake
The story is offers a fascinating take on Fae mythology, featuring some cool aspects I haven't encountered before, along with the classics.
Something to Talk About, and all the things we need to talk about
This book is a pleasantly current surprise wrapped up in a package of wholesomeness. Poignant and satisfying LGBTQ rom-com worth your time.
Nocturna, and the time my Duolingo Spanish was finally useful
This book introduces a fantastical magical world with strong Latinx origins. The magic system is interesting, the plot is average. Fun read.
The Little Café in Copenhagen, and the secret of Hygge
This book stirs up a carving for a trip to Copenhagen, cycling around a beautiful city, drinking coffee, eating pastries, and taking it easy
Would like to meet, and gullible heroines
The concept of the book is unusual, which always draws me in when it comes to chicklit. This one is charmingly self aware and very meta.
The Guinevere Deception, and why I hate honourable oafs
Kiersten White does a fantastic job of turning the well-known story on its head and surprising the reader with some clever twists.



















