Rating:5/5,⭐ Synopsis-Everyone knows that Nick and Charlie are the perfect couple – that they’re inseparable. But now Nick is leaving for university, and Charlie will be left behind at Sixth Form. Everyone’s asking if they’re staying together, which is a stupid question – they’re ‘Nick and Charlie’, for God’s sake! But as the time to …
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The Divining Thread – book review
Book Review Rating:3/5, ⭐ Synopsis –Zarene is about to marry the prince of Shandrabad. A young woman of high standing and impeccable upbringing, she can only be faulted for one thing: her fixation on dressmaking. Her world is turned upside down when she encounters a ghagra that divines the future. Haunted by the secrets it …
Piranesi – book review
Rating:4/5,⭐ Synopsis- Piranesi’s house is no ordinary building: its rooms are infinite, its corridors endless, its walls are lined with thousands upon thousands of statues, each one different from all the others. Within the labyrinth of halls an ocean is imprisoned; waves thunder up staircases, rooms are flooded in an instant. But Piranesi is not …
The Ivory Key- book review
RATING: 5/5,⭐ Vira is desperate to establish her legacy as a revered maharani of Ashoka. But with the country’s only quarry running out of magic – a precious resource that has kept Ashoka safe from conflict for centuries- she can no longer protect her citizens from the looming threat of war. Vira’s only hope is …
The Daily Laws- book review
Rating: 5/5,⭐ Blurb: Over the last 22 years, Robert Greene has provided insights into every aspect of being human whether that be getting what you want, understanding others’ motivations, mastering your impulses, and recognizing strengths and weaknesses. The Daily Laws distills that wisdom into daily entries.Each entry delivers refined and concise wisdom from one of …
Iron Widow- book review
Rating:5/5,⭐ I totally enjoyed reading this book. I liked how the author blended Chinese culture and history with fantasy and science-fiction.All the characters are well crafted are unique in their own way. I loved the main character, Zetian Wu- she is very fierce and easily loveable.It also features a polyamorous relationship, at first I was …
Under the Whispering Door- book review
Rating: 5/5,⭐ My thoughts: This was a heartwarming read. The story is based on themes of death, grief, healing and redemption.The story is character driven. I loved the way the character of Wallace was developed, throughout it was very raw and real. I found all the characters unique and easily relatable.It also features queer romance …
‘Poison for Breakfast’ – book review
Rating:4/5,⭐ Blurb: This true story—as true as Lemony Snicket himself—begins with a puzzling note under his door: You had poison for breakfast. Following a winding trail of clues to solve the mystery of his own demise, Snicket takes us on a thought-provoking tour of his predilections: the proper way to prepare an egg, a perplexing …
Realm Breaker – book review
Rating: 2.5/5,⭐ Realm Breaker had all of my favourite tropes- found family, a cast of misfits and an adventure. I think it is one of the most bland fantasy I have ever read. All the characters were two dimensional, they had no personality of their own. Especially, the villain was severely underdeveloped and had no …
Ace of Spades- audiobook review
Blurb: Welcome to Niveus Private Academy, where money paves the hallways, and the students are never less than perfect. Until now. Because anonymous texter, Aces, is bringing two students’ dark secrets to light. Talented musician Devon buries himself in rehearsals, but he can’t escape the spotlight when his private photos go public. Head girl Chiamaka …
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