Sarah Crossan is a recently discovered author for me and every book I’ve read of her’s so far has been really enjoyable! The Weight Of Water was short and powerful. It covered dilemmas that come with immigration and family splits. The main character, Kasienka, was a very complex character and I became very attached to … Continue reading The Weight Of Water | Poetry, Power & Perfection | Book Review
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Orphan Monster Spy | Book Review
Okay, so we’ve encountered a five star read. It’s the first one in a while, which is what really excites me! Historical fiction has got to be my favourite genre and this book has everything in it that I love about the genre. There were elements in it that were unique, such as including the … Continue reading Orphan Monster Spy | Book Review
Nowhere On Earth | Nick Lake | Unexpected Twists & Unlike Any YA I’ve Read Before
Though it hasn’t been long since I last published a book review, it feels like ages since I have sat down to write one. I picked up ‘Nowhere On Earth’ from the library because I really wanted to read light contemporary. We shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but my first impressions of this … Continue reading Nowhere On Earth | Nick Lake | Unexpected Twists & Unlike Any YA I’ve Read Before
Wonder | The Best Character Development I Have Seen In Middle Grade | Book Review
This book has been on my TBR for such a long time. A few days ago I was talking to a friend about how much I wanted to read it and she offered to give me her copy! Within the space of 24 hours I read this book from cover to cover. I must admit there were tears... but only of happiness! I didn't look into the context much before reading. All I was aware of was that the main character was called August and he had a facial deformity. Throughout the book I did discover the different perspectives which was really interesting. It's really odd how one-sided a book can get without having the perspective of the 'so-called' bad guy. The overall book was a pleasure to read. The growth of the characters from the start to the finish was really beautiful. Though the book's main focus was on character development, the plot was also interesting! It's really hard to express my love for this book without giving spoilers. You really need to read it and then we can chat about it in the comments! The morals of this story are really important: even you don't think that you need a reminder.
The Little Book Of Lykke | The Danish Search For The World’s Happiest People| Book Review
Reading this book was really fulfilling. It’s the first non-fiction book that I’ve read cover to cover this year! I really enjoyed the casual tone and I learned so much in a short 288 pages. I know that Hygge is now a popular lifestyle throughout the world though its origin is in Scandinavia. Similar to Hygge, Lykke is the idea of happiness and finding fulfilment in the little things. This book had a constant theme that material things do not bring fulfilment and I agree! I found it almost like my old self giving me a reminder and it felt like meditation whenever I was reading it. The book was split into categories and then the final categories was a round up and I found that really helpful. I finished it this morning and now I find myself off to a good start! I would really recommend this book and though you can find most of its content online, nothing beats the contentment of reading in bed. I feel like the message comes across more prominently when reading.
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