I was very excited to re-enter Bardugo’s Grishaverse by reading Six of Crows. As always, I was late the game but after finishing the Shadow and Bone trilogy, I was almost unable to hesitate reading the Six of Crows duology.
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Ninety Days in the 90s by Andy Frye – Review
I enjoyed many aspects of this novel but also was slightly disappointed with the execution of this 90s-filled time travel story.
Padawan by Kiersten White – Review
This is the second novel I have read by Kiersten White, and though it is a stark difference from Hide, I absolutely loved Padawan. This is the perfect novel for those wanting to read about Obi-Wan Kenobi’s journey of self-discovery on his way to becoming a better padawan.
Sofi and the Bone Song by Adrienne Tooley – Review
While I had been looking forward to reading this novel, I was ultimately disappointed by the slow pace and could not get interested in the book. I didn’t finish reading Sofi and the Bone Song, but perhaps that’s because of a recent book slump.
She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick – Review
The first book I read by Rachael Lippincott was Five Feet Apart, and I loved it! So, I was very excited when I found out that Lippincott was writing a sapphic novel with their wife. I had high anticipations for She Gets the Girl but was, unfortunately, let down. Whether it’s my general dislike for rom-coms or whether the unrealistic characters threw me off, I was unable to finish reading this novel.
Lies in Bone by Natalie Symons – Review
5/5 Stars
// Quick Review //
Lies in Bone is a curiosity-inducing novel that examines the fragility of humanity and truth through the lens of a teen in the 80’s. Full of family secrets, lies, and discoveries, Natalie Symon’s thrilling novel took me on an electrifying ride with its vulnerable and realistic characters.
You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson – Review
5/5 Stars
// Quick Review //
You Should See Me in a Crown is an authentic novel about finding yourself, happiness, and a good relationship. In a town where being yourself (even in 2020) is a challenge, Liz Lighty manages to make her prom an event to remember.
At The End of Everything by Marieke Nijkamp – Review
2/5 Stars
// Quick Review //
While I wish I could say that this novel lived up to my expectations, but I unfortunately cannot. Just like This Is Where It Ends, the novel falls short on its diversity, plot, and realness. I ended up not finishing the novel after being stuck at 55% for a long time.
This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp – Review
3/5 Stars
// Quick Review //
I’ve been wanting to read this novel for well over two years, but never got around to it. I had heard great things and was looking forward to reading a novel with diversity that also deals well with heavy topics. However, I found that instead of the 5 star read I expected, I was fairly disappointed.
The Origins of Iris by Beth Lewis – Review
5/5 Stars
// Quick Review //
There is so much to say about this heavy and realistic novel that deals with topics uncommonly talked about. It is one of my favorite novels because of it’s ability to convey deep, heavy, and horrific topics in a way that is bearable and yet truthful.
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