The Prison Healer ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 4.5 out of 5 stars After ten years spent in Zalindov prison, Kiva Meridan was used to doing whatever was necessary to survive. Her position as the prison healer allowed her some respite but turned most inmates against her as a traitor. When the infamous Rebel Queen was captured, she arrivedContinue reading “The Prison Healer”
Wilder Girls ⭐⭐⭐ 3 out of 5stars When the mysterious Tox epidemic broke out at Raxter School for Girls, the island it was built on was put under quarantine. While most of the teachers died, Hetty and her schoolmates were affected by the disease. Their bodies were transformed and disfigured in bizarre ways. Isolated fromContinue reading “Wilder Girls”
Dreams of Gods and Monsters ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars The worlds are on the brink of war. The seraphim enter the mortal world in a glorious procession and head for the Vatican. Posing for the messengers of God, they share with humanity the news of a threat of demons and beasts. Meanwhile, AkivaContinue reading “Dreams of Gods and Monsters”
They Both Die at the End ⭐⭐⭐.5 3.5 out of 5 stars They Both Die at the End is an interesting novel about love, family and friendship. It is a call to live your life to the fullest as it might be terminated before you manage to fulfil your dreams. Mateo Torrez is an anxious teenager,Continue reading “They Both Die at the End”
To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo ⭐⭐⭐ 3 out of 5 stars An excellent idea wasted for enemies to lovers YA romance. To Kill a Kingdom is a retelling of a Little Mermaid story. The main character, Lira, is the daughter of the Sea Queen. Like every other siren, she has a hidden human heartContinue reading “To Kill a Kingdom”
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao ⭐⭐⭐.5 out of 5 stars Iron Widow is an exciting science-fiction novel inspired by Chinese history and culture. I think it is supposed to be YA, but adults can enjoy it too. It focuses on Wu Zetian— a strong, young girl ready to fight for her beliefs. In the future,Continue reading “Iron Widow”
**** 4 stars out of 5 A brilliant summer book I read this winter. We were liars is a story of Cadence Sinclair, who spends every summer with her cousins Mirren and Johnny and their friend Gat. Sinclairs are a privileged family. The wealth accumulated through the generations allows them to live in beautiful houses, attendContinue reading “We were liars”
Recently, like most of us, I watched and enjoyed the Squid Game series on Netflix. It’s new and different, horrible and exciting at the same time. It’s a kind of story we want to watch from the safety of our houses, telling ourselves that it is fiction; it hasn’t happened in real life. Hopefully, itContinue reading “Squid Game”
The Cruel Prince **** 4 out of 5 stars Jude Duarte’s life is turned upside down when a mysterious man enters her house, kills both of her parents and abducts her, her twin sister Taryn and their older sister Vivienne to a kingdom of Elfhame in Faerie Realm. As it turned out, their mother wasContinue reading “The Cruel Prince”
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green 5 out of 5 stars The Fault In Our Stars was probably the only book I ever read that was so funny and so sad at the same time. It is a heartbreaking story about death, and it is a celebration of life and a call to useContinue reading “The Fault in Our Stars”
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