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 →
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 →
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 →
The Museum of Us by Tara Wilson Redd
This is the story of a dreamer, she lives in her dreams while she tries to survive the reality. The book is as beautiful as the cover you see. I thank NetGalley for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review. We like TV. It's easy to grow apart watching TV, so that's... Continue Reading →
The Art of Escaping by Erin Callahan
What a refreshing read! This book is similar yet different to all the YA books out there. I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley, in exchange for an honest feedback. The past grounds us, places us on a timeline, but it's always open to interpretation. Mattie McKenna is a high schooler. Since childhood,... Continue Reading →
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Fahrenheit 451 or should I say 451F is the temperature at which the paper burns (approx). In a dystopian society, it is a crime to be in possession of books. Firemen burn any book they see, irrespective of its genre. What is fire? It's a mystery. Scientists give us gobbledegook about friction and molecules. But... Continue Reading →
Circe by Madeline Miller
Circe is the infamous witch who turns men into pigs. There is more to her than being a witch, she is a daughter of Helios ( sun god ), and she is a criminal living in exile. She lives all alone on an island, she walks with lions, and she pets wolves. You cannot know... Continue Reading →
Evie and Jack by Glenn Haybittle
Evie and Jack is a love story in the time of World War II. Will love triumph over betrayal, bombs, and espionage? I received an advance copy of the book from NetGalley for early review. Memory is a flawed transaction. Like all ciphers. Jack is a fighter pilot in England, but he uses a stolen identity to escape his... Continue Reading →