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Killer T

22/12/2019 – 00:20

Sexist letdown

I was very excited to read this book as it sounded right up my street, but I couldn't get on...

The Cruel Prince

22/12/2019 – 00:18

Not what I expected.

This is not what I expected and I don't understand the crazy high ratings as I found that it was...

The Wicked King

22/12/2019 – 00:15

Major disappointment.

I seem to be the only reader of YA fantasy who doesn't like Holly Black's books and her style. I...

The Flatshare

22/12/2019 – 00:06

Touching, charming story!

This is a gorgeous, charming read with two compelling characters and a dual perspective that...

With The Fire On High

22/12/2019 – 00:03

Beautiful and important!

I was drawn to this book first of all by the author, as I devoured The Poet X by Elizabeth...

The Rules of Seeing

21/12/2019 – 23:56

Interesting and thought-provoking!

I am instantly intrigued in a book when it features a diverse protagonist, and it is so rare to...

The Impossible Climb

21/12/2019 – 23:52

Detail-heavy - non-climbers beware!

This book was a bit of a letdown for me. I was intrigued by it after hearing about the incredible...

After She's Gone

21/12/2019 – 23:48

Dark, atmospheric, depressing

I love a good crime thriller and I often love Scandinavian crime thrillers as the countries'...

Ayesha at Last

21/12/2019 – 23:44

Cheesy and angsty but important voice!

I love seeing more diverse fiction hitting the shelves, especially own voices romance such as...

Gallowstree Lane

21/12/2019 – 23:38

Realistic police drama

When I requested this novel, I didn't realise that it was the third in a series (the Collins and...

The Colour of Shadows

21/12/2019 – 23:31

Tough topic; poor execution

Unfortunately, The Colour of Shadows just didn't do it for me. This is a book that deals with...

You Only Live Once

21/12/2019 – 23:27

A bit immature

I was excited for this book when I won a copy but I found that it was quite a young read -...

STAGS 2: DOGS

09/08/2019 – 11:39

Breathtaking!

I read this the same day it arrived and I was absolutely hooked from the start. I loved being...

My Sister, The Serial Killer

04/03/2019 – 10:18

A very strange book

What is with the awful glaring green font? It doesn't work at all for me and based on the cover,...

Last Seen

04/03/2019 – 10:13

Disappointing

This book is in one of my favourite genres - I love young adult mysteries and thrillers, so I was...

The Island

27/07/2018 – 17:21

Incredible, gripping, thought-provoking

After loving Bennett's first book, I was so excited to hear she was bringing out a second and...

Our Chemical Hearts

25/07/2018 – 15:06

Struggled to get into it; couldn't finish

I'm a fast reader. In general, I happily read a hundred pages an hour and will usually finish a...

Genuine Fraud

23/07/2018 – 19:00

Easy, intriguing read but it lacked something

I'm still not 100% sure about E. Lockhart. I adored The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau...

STAGS

23/07/2018 – 18:46

Stunning YA mystery!

Wow. This book . . . wow. Ever since I first heard about S.T.A.G.S, I was excited to read it as...

Love, Hate & Other Filters

23/07/2018 – 18:40

Realistic, sweet and important.

I was really excited to read an own voices book about an Indian Muslim teen in America, something...

Ascension: A Phobos novel

23/07/2018 – 18:26

Gripping - need the next book!

If you like reality TV and space YA, you'll love this book. Parts of it remind me of Love Island...

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