Vicious is a science fiction novel written by V. E. Schwab, targeted towards young adult readers which was published in 2013. This thriller story is about two extremely intelligent university roommates, Eli Cardale and Victor Vale, who are best friends. Unfortunately for Victor, he has always been second to Eli, a charming and outgoing student... Continue Reading →
Book clubs offer a great opportunity for friends and book lovers to gather (whether virtually or in person) to catch up and discuss a good book. There’s only two problems with this activity and they seem to come up at every meeting: what book should the group read next and how do you find enough... Continue Reading →
While watching the "Shadow and Bone" series on Netflix, I knew I would want to start reading the series. Viewers of the show may not be aware, but 1) the show has sadly been cancelled after two seasons and 2) the show sewed together both the "Shadow and Bone" trilogy (following Alina, Mal and the... Continue Reading →
I love two things: Nicola Yoon's books and dance. So when I saw this book, I was excited to read it. In this book, we see Evie Thomas not believing in love anymore. She is able to see visions of the future and every time she sees a relationship's future, it ends in heartbreak. She... Continue Reading →
Before We Disappear is a historical fantasy book written by Shaun David Hutchinson. The book follows two 16-year-old Jack Nevin and Wilhelm Gessler. They are both assistants to rival magicians, The Enchantress (Evangeline Dubois) and Laszlo (Theodore Barnes). The story takes place at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific-Exposition in 1909, where they perform their illusions, both only wanting... Continue Reading →
Caraval by Stephaine Garber is a YA fantasy novel set in a world that hosts a magical game every year named Caraval. Sisters Scarlett and Donatella Dragna have dreamt of going to Caraval their whole lives. Scarlett writes letters to Legend, the creator and runner of Carval, every year, hoping for an invitation. This year,... Continue Reading →
I'd heard little about this small novel, but as I was between books, waiting for my holds to come in, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to check out this 245 page novel. They say don't judge a book by its cover, and I should have listened to that advice for this one. With... Continue Reading →
"Under the Whispering Door" was one of my favourite books I read in 2022, hands down. Klune's ability to take the fantastical and put it so effortlessly into the everyday world, all while pulling at your heartstrings, is unmatched. I couldn't wait to get my hands on his newest adult title. In "In the Lives... Continue Reading →
Have you ever started reading a book without really knowing what it will be about? I've done this a few times, mostly because I enjoyed the author's previous works and wanted to read more of their titles, but this was a different story. When you read the back cover of "Lily and the Octopus", or... Continue Reading →
Back in 2021, I gave myself a goal of reading 15 books. I ended up reading 21, so naturally, I raised the stakes for myself, and in 2022 gave myself a goal of reading 30 books. I typically read on my lunch at work, as well as in my spare time, so I figured this... Continue Reading →
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