I got Turtles All The Way Down with a discount code from Book Depository that only gave me a few books to choose from. I ended up giving John Green another chance and was pleasantly surprised. Before reviewing the book I need to explain why I was hesitant to read something by John Green. The… Continue reading Book Review: Turtles All the Way Down
I was delighted to get a review copy of Midsummer’s Bottom before it comes out. It’s certainly a departure from Darren Dash/Shan’s usual work such as Sunburn and and Procession of the Dead. What Mdsumemrs Bottom is about: Midsummer’s Bottom is a comedy about small town actors who stage Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream once a… Continue reading Book Review: Midsummer’s Bottom
I was very excited to get my hands on Louise O’Neill’s feminist retelling of The Little Mermaid, The Surface Breaks, so much that I finished it in a day. What The Surface Breaks is about: O’Neill introduces us to the patriarchal mer-world ruled by the Sea King, the father of our protagonist. Gaia, also known… Continue reading Book Review: The Surface Breaks
The Green Mile is one of Stephen King’s most beloved tales. Originally the Green Mile was a 6-mini-book series, but there are versions where they’re all included in the one book. It was also adapted into a film in 2000, starring Tom Hanks, which is well worth watching. What the Green Mile is about: The… Continue reading Book Review: The Green Mile
So far Lousie O’Neill has never let me down with Asking For It and Only Ever Yours, and now Almost Love. Louise O’Neill has switched from YA to debuting her first book for adults and she done so flawlessly. Like it’s predecessors Almost Love knows how to frustrate you, anger you, and recognize yourself. What… Continue reading Book Review: Almost Love
The renowned children’s author Darren Shan writes books for adults under the name Darren Dash. Sunburn is akin to the horror tales we loved as children but can enjoy as adults. What is Sunburn about? Sunburn follows a trio of 20-somethings on a holiday to Bulgaria. Sick of spending holidays in pubs and partying, Martini… Continue reading Book Review: Sunburn
I finished Only Ever Yours by Lousie O’Neill last week and haven’t gotten it out of my head since. What Only Ever Yours is About: The novel centers around 16-year old frieda and her life as a student in a dystopian world ruled by men. In frida’s world, women serve solely as child bearers or… Continue reading Book Review: Only Ever Yours
Cursed Child is the 8th Harry Potter story, based on Harry and the golden trio’s kids. Unlike the other Harry Potter books, this is the play’s script. Many people seemed to have picked this up expecting an actual 8th Harry Potter book! So, this Harry Potter and the Cursed Child book review will not hold… Continue reading Book Review: Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
George Orwell is one of the most renowned political writers, and this classic should be on everyone’s reading list. It isn’t just some simple book you might have covered in school, Animal Farm is well worth a read. This Animal Farm book review will explain why that is. What Animal Farm Is About: An old… Continue reading Book Review: Animal Farm
The Lost Continent is full of tales from small-town America, the heart of America, that don’t get much attention, especially from travel writers! However, Bill Bryson takes it upon himself to share stories from America’s little towns. This The Lost Continent book review will detail more. What The Lost Continent Is About While an American… Continue reading Book Review: The Lost Continent
