I will do a full video review of this book on my YouTube channel very soon, but here are some of my thoughts. This book is a retelling of Russian folkI will do a full video review of this book on my YouTube channel very soon, but here are some of my thoughts. This book is a retelling of Russian folk tales and in my opinion, it has everything that you can wish from a retelling. Even though I'm not familiar with every folk tales that were referenced, I still thoroughly enjoyed this story from start till end. This was such an amazing tale about Marya and her fate as a wife to Death himself. I especially loved the beautiful writing and I often found myself highlighting passages while reading. I have seldom encountered such beautiful descriptions, and these descriptions alone make you stop up and think. The story in itself was phenomenal as well. It was interesting and captivating throughout, and I loved how everything wrapped up in the end. This is a phenomenal story that definitely appealed to me; one of the best retellings I have ever read! I can't wait to reread it very soon and find even more references and hidden layers in the story:)...more
What a FANTASTIC journey! I love this book so much, even though it did break my heart a couple of times - but that's exactly what I loved about it: ThWhat a FANTASTIC journey! I love this book so much, even though it did break my heart a couple of times - but that's exactly what I loved about it: That Paullina Simons was able to take my emotions and send them on a rollercoaster. I did have some minor problems with one of the characters and some of the storyline, but that's nothing compared to the story as a whole....more
I read this entire series in a weekend just because it was everything I needed! Summery, endearing, romantic, funny, interesting, sad, the list continI read this entire series in a weekend just because it was everything I needed! Summery, endearing, romantic, funny, interesting, sad, the list continues... Pick it up if you like contemporary!!...more
LOVED LOVED LOVED it! It was the perfect combination of mystery, normal high school life and humour - and much better than the Hex Hall series by Ms.LOVED LOVED LOVED it! It was the perfect combination of mystery, normal high school life and humour - and much better than the Hex Hall series by Ms. Hawkins:)...more
GREAT BOOK! I thought it was a bit too repetitive in the beginning, but it quickly picked up pace, and what an ending!! I'm thrilled that the sequel jGREAT BOOK! I thought it was a bit too repetitive in the beginning, but it quickly picked up pace, and what an ending!! I'm thrilled that the sequel just arrived in my mailbox so I can pick that up right away:)...more
Of course this book/graphic novel deserves 5 stars, even though I'm a little disappointed it didn't make me cry (I had so high hopes for it to reallyOf course this book/graphic novel deserves 5 stars, even though I'm a little disappointed it didn't make me cry (I had so high hopes for it to really speak to my feelings). But I loved all the symbolism and beautiful illustrations we get with this story, and it's definitely one of my favourites by Patrick Ness:)...more
Even though it's been some time since I read the first 5 books in this series, I was quickly drawn into the world and fascinated with how Cassandre ClEven though it's been some time since I read the first 5 books in this series, I was quickly drawn into the world and fascinated with how Cassandre Clare creates so lovable characters and a great story. I love how this all wrapped up:)...more
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!! This story had the perfect amount of creepiness and adventure, and it's immediately made its way to my list of favourite novAMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!! This story had the perfect amount of creepiness and adventure, and it's immediately made its way to my list of favourite novels:) I need the sequel asap! (Luckily, I have it:P )....more
4.5/5 stars. This book was really really good! It gives you a unique insight into what it's like to be a mother, and while I've read several novels on4.5/5 stars. This book was really really good! It gives you a unique insight into what it's like to be a mother, and while I've read several novels on family life and the stress that can come with it, I've never read anything like this. "Night Waking" deals with Anna, her rather absent and non-understanding husband Giles as well as her two small children. They live quite isolated on a Scottish island for the holidays, and from the very first pages it is no secret that Anna finds the job of being a mother with a career overwhelming. The novel also comes with different extracts on the up-bringing of children which work really well with the story and give you an appropriate take on what it's like and what it has been like to raise children. Earlier this year, I read "The Tidal Zone" as my first book by Sarah Moss and that was the book that got me interested in reading more from her. Having now finished a second novel, I can draw a parallel and say that Sarah Moss has a way of writing about ordinary things but with a fresh and hugely interesting take. The characters from "Night Waking" will stay with me for a long time to come, and that alone is enough to make it a great novel in my eyes....more
This was a reread and I loved it a lot more than the first time around. First time, I rated it 3.5 stars, but there must be a reason why I felt an urgThis was a reread and I loved it a lot more than the first time around. First time, I rated it 3.5 stars, but there must be a reason why I felt an urge to revisit this world, and this time around I most definitely give it 5 stars. I love how this book is innovative and introduces you to a fantastic world of video games. At times, you do begin to worry about this world and how it has completely taken over people’s lives, but mostly it’s just plain cool. Also, I like how it’s a well-rounded story that introduces you thoroughly to the characters and to the real world which has basically gone to wrecks. It’s easy to understand why everyone would want to live in the virtual world of OASIS. I loved this from beginning to end and I enjoyed filling out the holes I’d forgotten about while also revisiting beloved passages. This is definitely a unique and captivating story that has a lot of things going for it:)...more
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