Author: T.J. Klune Published: 2018 Genres: LGBTQ+, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi By: Zoe C Star Rating: 4/5 stars The Bones Beneath my Skin is a heartwarming sci-fi that lovers of the ‘found family’ trope are sure to enjoy. TJ Klune has delivered yet another magical world full of captivating characters and a storyline that will have you on the edge of your seat. Set in 1995, Nate Cartwright is … Continue reading Book Review: The Bones Beneath My Skin
Author: Raina Telgemeier Published: 2012 Genres: Coming-of-age, Graphic Novel, YA By: Ellie Star Rating: 4.9/5 stars Did you like the book? Yes/No Why? Yes, it’s one of my favourite books! I love the way I can kind of reflect this book back to myself. But one thing I don’t like is Callie’s dance dress 😅. What was your favourite part/character in the book? Or your least favourite? Why? … Continue reading Book Review: Drama
Author: Nan Fischer Published: 2018 Genres: Contemporary fiction, Coming-of-age, Mental Health/Illness, Realistic fiction, YA By: Zara J Star Rating: 4/5 stars I was recommended When Elephants Fly by a friend when we were in psychologically class talking about mental illnesses. It is a young adult novel which will have you staying up late to find out what happens on the next page. The story is about a girl … Continue reading Book Review: When Elephants Fly
Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes Published: 2020 Genres: Mystery, Romance, Thriller, YA By: Jess Star Rating: 5/5 stars Avery is nothing special. Just a 17-year-old girl from Connecticut who keeps her head down and hopes for a better future. So why did a Texas billionaire leave his entire fortune to a nobody like her? Summoned by the death of Tobias Hawthorne, Avery is thrown into a new life, one … Continue reading Book Review: The Inheritance Games
Author: Toshikazu Kawaguchi Published: 2015 Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Magic Realism Series: Before The Coffee Get Cold By: Mikaela Star Rating: 4/5 stars The Before the Coffee Gets Cold series are perfect for people who are looking for short, sentimental books that explore different characters’ lives and what they regret most. This story sets place in Tokyo, Japan; where an underground cafe has a secret, specifically in the way … Continue reading Book Review: Tales From The Cafe
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