Book Review: Would You Rather

Author: Maggie Alderson Published: 2024 Genres:  Contemporary Romance & Domestic Fiction By: Zara J Star Rating: 3/5 ☆ ☆ ☆  I stumbled across the book when I was searching for books about grief for my upcoming connections assignment in English. The vibrant cover jumped out at me and after reading the blurb, I decided to give it a try.  For a book about a woman’s navigation through grief, it was … Continue reading Book Review: Would You Rather

Book Review: Vicious

Author: V.E. Schwab Published: 2013 Genres:  Fantasy, Science-Fiction By: Maya Star Rating: 4/5 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆  Vicious by V.E. Schwab follows two bright college students, Victor Vale and Eli Cardale who discover that near death experiences have the power to grant extraordinary abilities. However, like all power, these extraordinary abilities come at a cost, leading to characters full of moral ambiguity and a story full of tension. Vicious is a … Continue reading Book Review: Vicious

Book Review: Lessons in Chemistry

Author: Bonnie Garmus Published: 2022 Genres:  Fiction, Historical Fiction, Humor and Tragiccomedy By: Alexandrina Star Rating: 4/5 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆  Bonnie Garmus’s debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry, is a compelling and insightful work of historical fiction that explores themes of gender inequality, scientific integrity, and personal resilience. Set in 1960s America, the novel follows the journey of Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant chemist whose career is continually obstructed by the societal … Continue reading Book Review: Lessons in Chemistry