I can't write books so I review them instead
My friend recommended I try a book by Amanda Quick, an author whose work I have never read. I was happy to get the opportunity to read this novel through the First to Read program created by Penguin Random House so thank you to the author and publishers for giving me the opportunity! If you…
Ever since I read Margaret George’s book on Cleopatra, I have been a big fan. She takes history and makes it come to life through her storytelling. Many times, when I read historical fiction books, they can get very dry and boring as they try to provide context. George is one of the few who…
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My knowledge on world history is really poor. It’s not something I’m proud of. It’s also one of the reasons why I try to pick up books that highlight some conflict that happened between different nations that I was…
Everyone knows the basic gist of World War II. There are countless heart-wrenching stories about the survivors and the soldiers who fought in this war. However, this story is unique in that it focuses on the Italians who were drawn into this war because of Mussolini. While I knew about Mussolini and his friendship with…
Ever since I read my first Western-style novel (and enjoyed it!), I’ve been picking up more books in this genre. I was actually really intrigued by this story; not only is there a fantasy element, it is also partly historical fiction with its chronicling of the Gold Rush era. I have been super busy with…
I first heard of Han Kang when I read the premise of The Vegetarian. Naturally, I was intrigued and I wanted to read it; however, I couldn’t find a copy of that book anywhere in Canada. I just discovered that it has been approved, and will be sold at Canada’s largest bookseller, Indigo, soon, so hopefully…
When I was young, I had these amazing neighbours who I loved like my own grandparents. They had no children of their own, so they quite enjoyed having me over. They always gave me the best gifts, recognizing what my likes and dislikes were quite aptly. For one birthday, they gifted me two books that…
The reason I’ve always liked historical fiction is that my own knowledge on historical events is pretty much nonexistent. Yes, I took history classes in high school but they barely taught me anything. And I definitely did not have the time to take a course in university that would provide me with more in-depth knowledge.…
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I don’t read many romance novels. It’s a genre that I have actively distanced myself from because …. well, I’ve had a lot of preconceived notions about it. I never really believed that romance novels tell a story on…
I love Ami McKay. Pretty much every book I have read by her has been thought-provoking, and intense. I expected no less of this novel of hers. I was especially excited by the magic angle; I’m going through a fantasy/supernatural phase right now so this was perfect timing for me! 1880 is a dangerous time…