Okay I much prefer this universe when Ben is the narrator as opposed to Janelle! This novella covers some of the events in Unravelling (from Ben’s perspective) and a little after, as a bridge to the second book Unbreakable. In Undone, we get to see some of the events through Ben’s eyes and I really liked getting to hear his take on things as I had some problems with Janelle […]
I don’t know exactly what I was expecting from Unravelling by Elizabeth Norris but what I ended up getting was a all-out action packed, science-fiction thriller with a little bit of romance chucked in for good measure. I loved it but did feel like I was being bombarded with too many genres and, although my nerdy self loved a lot of the references to pop culture, it did at times […]
Eleanor and Park is a thoroughly absorbing story about two young misfits coming together and finding love. It is the first book I have read by Rainbow Rowell and I will definitely be seeking out the rest of her novels on the strength of this one. The year is 1986. On the bus to school, new girl Eleanor winds up sitting next to Park, an action that will have a […]
I was expecting a lot from Bruised, debut novel of author Sarah Skilton, and it really delivered. It is a rare book that can so deftly convey the turbulent emotions that can arise following a traumatic event but Bruised really packs a punch and isn’t afraid to delve into what damage can be done to a person’s psyche in the aftermath of tragedy. Bruised tells the story of Imogen, a […]
The Boyfriend Thief was surprisingly deep for something I though initially would be a light, fluffy and quick read. This is the story of Avery James, a young overachiever (well it may be more accurate to say control freak). Avery definitely seemed to have some OCD tendencies, which developed after her mother left without a word four years prior. Avery likes to be in control, she oversees every aspect of […]