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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Norse Mythology, and why is it always Loki's fault?
Neil Gaiman masterfully weaves the various myths into a narratives which flows, and makes linear sense, complete with multiple callbacks.
Roomies, and enough with the suffering already!
The story is your standard romantic comedy, from the meek heroine who does something super out of character to the brooding love interest.
The Vine Witch, and why I love Kindle recommendations
You'll need a couple of chapters to settle into this strange universe, what with the main character starting off as a frog.














