I can't write books so I review them instead
After how fantastic Red Rising was, I knew I had to get my hands on the rest of the books in the series. Although I have now completed the trilogy, I will do my best to ensure that my review is only for this specific novel. Darrow is now part of the elite Golds, commanding…
This novel took me a while to read. It took me a long time to acquire a copy but it also took me a very long time to read it. Mostly because I am right in the midst of exams and I just couldn’t bring myself to take time away to enjoy a book. Anyway,…
I think I chose this novel because it had an interesting premise. I don’t recall how it is that I stumbled upon it; it certainly wasn’t on any big list that I was following. But either way, I placed a hold on it and waited patiently for a chance to read it. Well, now I…
I don’t remember where I saw this book, only that its premise was interesting enough for me to remember it and want to read it. I’ve been waiting for a bunch of books I’ve placed a hold on to become available (and it irks me that the one time I am free to read, I…
It has been a while since I read a historical fiction. I quite miss the genre if I’m honest. But my biggest problem is that historical fiction novels are quite long and take some time to get through. On some occasions, they require a bit of additional research on the subject matter. Thankfully, this novel…
I don’t know where I know this author from but for some reason, her name had a ring of familiarity to it. So I picked up this book to read. I used to really love historical fiction; to be honest, I was pretty obsessed with it! My tastes are definitely more diverse now but I’m…
After having read the 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared, I couldn’t wait to read this other book. Now that I’ve read it, here is my review: From a young age, Nombeko has had to take care of herself. And in a place like South Africa, that is quite a…
I was looking for a book that was different from the ones I’ve been reading now. I don’t know what I wanted but I knew I didn’t want to read anything that was similar to my “usual” choices. So I read this book, which is definitely different but still extremely enjoyable. This story takes place…
Allan Karlsson has just turned 100 years old and his retirement home has decided to throw him a birthday party. Instead, Allan decides to climb out of his window and run away. There begins his amazing journey where he finds himself stealing a suitcase from a drug dealer and then being chased by the drug…