The Sunshine Time S1E7 by Sonal Panse
AHHHHHH! THIS IS MORE LIKE IT! This was so much better. The storyline kicks off again and we see more of Lea’s character when it’s just her on her own and when she’s not with so many other people. …
Waste of Space by Gina Damico
I’m a sucker for sci-fi books. I love space soooo much so when I read that this book was “set in space” AND was a reality TV show, I was all for it. However, reading the blurb didn’t exactly give away what kind of read I was in for… …
Saga Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples
I’m sorry but how amazing is this graphic novel? I’ve heard so many people say that they don’t like graphic novels because they’re really short and so there isn’t much of a storyline in one volume. Well if they were talking about Saga, they would be completely wrong. There is so much story packed into this volume and it’s just bloody brilliant! …
City of Saints and Thieves by Natalie C. Anderson
The main part of this novel that stood out to me was that it was set in Congo so I knew that diversity would be very very prominent within the book. With a 90% black cast with a handful of mixed race characters and a couple of white characters as well, this book explores racism, refugees and the war against the militia within Congo and surrounding areas. Whilst all of this is happening, this book also disguises itself as an action-packed thriller/mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. …
Paintbrush by Hannah Bucchin
When I read the blurb of this book, it didn’t really seem that interesting or captivating, but I went into it anyway knowing that I could surprise me, and it really did. Paintbrush is Hannah Bucchin’s debut novel and she broke into the world of YA with a bang. This is a truly remarkable debut that will stay in my heart forever. …
The Way Back Home by Allan Stratton
Grab your tissues, because you’re seriously going to be taken on an emotional rollercoaster ride with this book. I found this particularly difficult to read because it hit very very close to home with the character of the Granny. I got half way and I just didn’t think I could read anymore because it was getting too personal, but I ploughed through it and I’m really glad that I did. …
Godblind by Anna Stephens
When I was going into this book, I thought it sounded amazing. It sounded kind of like Game of Thrones… in a way?? ?? It’s definitely a fantasy and it deals with different Gods, fighting over realms and family feuds. And I was exactly right. But it was just that. Fighting, blood, gore, torture, with a bit of romance thrown in for good measure. …
Juniper Lemons Happiness Index by Julie Israel
The premise of this book sounded so interesting. I read the blurb and it captured my attention straight away. I also loved the idea of the happiness index cards and I’ve even started doing them myself so I can start concentrating on the positives of days instead of the negatives! …
Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt
Orbiting Jupiter is a very short book. At 183 pages, Schmidt makes every page a rollercoaster and packs as much action and feels into each chapter as he can. It’s also probably one of the most moving books that I have ever read, so make sure you’ve got some tissues next to you when you’re reading this. …
One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus
One of Us is Lying starts off sounding like The Breakfast Club: a group of teenagers in detention and slowly, they get to know each other and become close. I was all for an adaptation of the much-loved film. What also made this book sound amazing was the thriller aspect of it and I couldn’t wait to read it. …