Book Review: Murder on the Orient Express

Author: Agatha Christie  Published:  1934 Genres: Classic, Crime, Mystery, Thriller By: Joel Star Rating: 5/5 stars Murder on the Orient Express is a detective fiction novel by Agatha Christie. Set on the Orient Express train, the book follows Hercule Poirot as he travels back to London. But it soon appears obvious that this is no normal trip, as the train is stranded in a snowbank, and a … Continue reading Book Review: Murder on the Orient Express

Book Review: The Reappearance of Rachel Price

Author: Holly Jackson  Published:  2024 Genres: Mystery, Thriller, YA By: Maya Star Rating: 4/5 stars “The people who loved you, the ones who really cared, they would always come back. Sometimes, they even came back from the dead.” The Reappearance of Rachel Price is written by Holly Jackson, a renowned author known for her #1 New York Times bestselling series, “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.”   … Continue reading Book Review: The Reappearance of Rachel Price

Book Review: The Rains

Author: Gregg Hurwitz Published:  2016 Genres: Dystopia, Horror, Science fiction, Thriller. YA By: Charlotte Star Rating: 8.7/10 stars The Rains by Gregg Hurwitz is an exciting and scary story about two brothers, Chance and Patrick Rain, who try to survive after aliens invade their town. The aliens turn adults into zombie-like creatures, and the brothers must find a way to save themselves and others. The book is fast-paced … Continue reading Book Review: The Rains

Book Review: Odessa Sea

Author: Clive and Dirk Cussler  Published:  2016 Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery fiction, Thriller, Suspense By: Lexie Star Rating: 4.7/5 stars Dirk Pitt, the director of a National Underwater and Marine Agency, is on the Black Sea, helping to locate a lost Ottoman shipwreck. Events spiral out of control from there on. A freighter is attacked by seemingly nothing. Dirk and his friend spend a lot of time … Continue reading Book Review: Odessa Sea

Book Review: Goliath

Author: Scott Westerfeld, Illustrations by Keith Thompson  Published:  2011 Genres: Alternate History, Science-fiction, Steampunk, YA By: Isabella Star Rating: 5/5 stars Warning: This is the third book in the Leviathan trilogy. You could read it as a stand alone book, but it is best to read it as part of the trilogy! Beware – SPOILERS AHEAD! Did you like the book? If not, why? I loved this … Continue reading Book Review: Goliath

Book Review: Fangirl

Author: Rainbow Rowell  Published:  2013 Genres: Contemporary, Coming-of-age fiction, Romance, YA By: Greer Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell is a heartwarming and relatable coming of age novel that captures navigating the complexities of adolescence, family dynamics, and self discovery. Set against the backdrop of a College campus, Fangirl explores themes of identity, love, and the transformative power of fandoms. At the heart of the story is Cath, a … Continue reading Book Review: Fangirl

Book Review: The Silent Patient

Author: Alex Michaelides  Published:  2019 Genres: Crime, Mystery, Psychological Thriller By: Maya Star Rating: 4.5/5 stars Alex Michaelides “The Silent Patient” is a captivating psychological thriller which kept me in suspense through its 286 pages. The skillful way in which Alex Michaelides has written this story is why I found it so hard to put this book down. The Silent Patient has a dual POV meaning that … Continue reading Book Review: The Silent Patient

Book Review: The Maze Runner

Author: James Dashner  Published:  6th October, 2009 Genres: Dystopian, Fantasy, Science-fiction, YA By: Zac Star Rating: 4.5/5 stars Thomas has found himself trapped inside a colossal maze, with its walls touching the sky. Him and several other kids around his age have been trapped there, some for multiple years. With food becoming limited, Thomas has to solve the maze if he wants to get out alive. But … Continue reading Book Review: The Maze Runner

Book Review: Gone

Author: Michael Grant  Published:  2008 Genres: Dystopian, Fantasy, Science-fiction, YA By: James Star Rating: 4/5 stars Sam Temple, a boy from Perdido Beach, has to survive the chaos when all adults disappear, leaving the children to fend for themselves. Sam was sitting in class when all of a sudden, all people over the age of 15 pop out of existence. Sam, as well as all other children, … Continue reading Book Review: Gone

Book Review: Truly Devious

Author:  Maureen Johnson  Published:  2018 Genres: Crime, Mystery Thriller, YA By: Jessica Star Rating: 4.5/5 stars In 1936, a rich man named Albert Ellingham received a letter signed by Truly Devious. This letter was a poem of rhymes listing methods of murder. A couple days later, Albert Ellingham was informed that his wife, daughter and a student at his school, Ellingham Academy, were kidnapped, their location unknown. … Continue reading Book Review: Truly Devious