Before I start my review, I have a confession to make. I am not a non-fiction reader; as a part of my new year resolution, I picked up and completed this book. Honestly, reading this book has been my one of the best decision this year. You do not rise to the level of your... Continue Reading →
Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
When someone tries to crush our dreams, we have to put in extra efforts to live our very dream. But what if this someone actually has a point in stopping us, what if it is for the greater good? What do we do then? When heritage becomes a box instead of an inspiration, it has... Continue Reading →
The Wicked King by Holly Back
I regret not reading this book immediately after its release. The ending of this book left me with wanting so much more, but isn't that what good books supposed to do? Power is much easier to acquire than it is to hold on to. This book is second in the series of "The Folk of... Continue Reading →
The Winters by Lisa Gabriele
I received this book in my November monthly book box. I was more than excited when I read the blurb. It said this book is "inspired by Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca" and it has a pretty cover so I started reading right away. Last night Rebekah tried to murder me again. The narrator in this... Continue Reading →
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
There are many world war II novels written but very few move you to tears. This book is definitely one of those rare books you can find. There is a popular movie adaption of the same book as well (I heard the movie and book are equally good but the read the book first ;)... Continue Reading →
Sadie by Courtney Summers
I heard so much about this book on Goodreads, so I wanted to see for myself how good it really is. I must say, it did meet my expectations. I got an advanced reader copy from NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. Girls go missing all the time. Mattie is the center of Sadie's... Continue Reading →
I Do Not Trust You by Laura J. Burns, Melinda Metz
An adventurous tale where two teenagers with individual motivations work together to find lost pieces of a doomsday statue. I received an advanced reader copy from the publisher, Wednesday Books in exchange for an honest review. Who knew where the line was between truth and memory? Memphis "M" is the daughter of a renowned late... Continue Reading →
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
A timeless emotional classic. This book is a tale of love, loyalty, friendship and lives of hill people. I couldn't understand these town people. If they weren't staring at a fellow, they were laughing at him. Billy and his family lived in hills. His family couldn't afford to buy him hunting hounds, so he laboriously... Continue Reading →
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
The book is about a kingdom lost its royal family to the deadly politics of the kingdom. A fool's idea which is also treason might save the kingdom at a huge price, but who will go through with it. This is the first book in The Ascendance Trilogy. Valuable lessons were code words for pain... Continue Reading →
Storm: It’s a curse to remember by Gurpreet Kaur Sidhu
What an exciting read! The story revolves around characters who are haunted by their past life. A secret agency which kills people, an absent father, and a psychic grandmother who sees glimpses of future; make this book an engrossing read. This the first in the Storm series. I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange... Continue Reading →