Author: George Orwell Published: 1949 Genres: Classics, Dystopian, Science-Fiction By: Joel Star Rating: 4/5 stars 1984 is set in the dystopian world of Oceania, one of three superstates left in the world. This state is governed by the Party and Big Brother, who operate a totalitarian government with complete control over its citizens. Throughout the novel we follow Winston Smith in his attempts to find out … Continue reading Book Review: 1984
Author: Agustina Bazterrica Published: 2017 Genres: Dystopia, Horror, Fiction, Science-fiction, Thriller By: Maya Star Rating: 4/5 stars Tender is the Flesh is a novel that can be summarized in one word. Disturbing. Which is seemingly what author, Agustina Bazterrica, intended. The book is set in a dystopian society where a virus has contaminated animal meat making it fatal for consumption. As a result, corrupt governments institute cannibalism as … Continue reading Book Review: Tender is the Flesh
Author: Edward Underhill Published: 2023 Genres: Drama, LGBT+, Queer, Romance, Transgender, YA By: Phoenix Star Rating: 5/5 stars Always the Almost is a book by Edward Underhill, A queer trans man (he/him). He wrote about Miles and his story; as he wrote this story, he used his own experiences but also gave Miles a story and experiences of his own. This Book is aimed at 12–18-year-olds, but anybody … Continue reading Book Review: Always The Almost
Author: Sharon Kernot Published: 2019 Genres: Contemporary, Poetry, Historical fiction, YA By: Emma Star Rating: 4/5 stars The Art of Taxidermy is a book about a young girl called Lottie, who at the age of eleven fell in love with the beauty of death. Lottie collects all sorts of animals that have passed because she sees beauty within them and hopes to preserve them and save them. Her aunt … Continue reading Book Review: The Art of Taxidermy
Author: Madeline Miller Published: 2011 Genres: Fantasy, Historical fiction, Mythology, Romance By: Maya The Song of Achilles, a poetically written, heart aching, and memorable story written by Madeline Miller, takes a unique perspective on the ancient Greek Trojan War, and navigates the shift from platonic to romantic relationship between Achilles and Patroclus. This book was recommended to me by a friend, who said it was one of the best books she had ever … Continue reading Book Review: The Song of Achilles
Author: Gabrielle Ziven Published: 2005 Genres: Mystery, Romance, Paranormal, YA By: Greer Elsewhere is the story of Liz, a girl who’s not yet sixteen when she’s killed in a tragic accident. However, it’s not the end for Liz; she wakes up in a land called Elsewhere – known to some as the afterlife. The novel Elsewhere puts a new spin on the ‘afterlife’ and depicts Liz’s mental and emotional journey. … Continue reading Book Review: Elsewhere
Author: Melanie Cellier Published: 2021 Series: A Mage’s Influence #1 Genres: High Fantasy, Magic, Romance, YA By: Charlotte If you’re into magic, adventure and romance, I would recommend the “Seeds of Glory and Ruin” by Melanie Cellier. This book is amazing. The writing is amazing and draws you in right away. I felt like I was in the story with the characters. The plot is captivating with so many twists … Continue reading Book Review: Seeds of Glory and Ruin
Author: Karen M. McManus Published: 2019 Genres: Mystery, YA By: Nicole As a fan of mystery novels, I was excited to read Two Can Keep a Secret. I wondered how McManus would combine the disappearance of a high school senior, the murder of a homecoming queen and the return of their killer with ordinary high school characters. Katrin, Lacey and Ellery seemed like typical characters from young adult novels – the … Continue reading Book Review: Two Can Keep a Secret
Authors: Andrea Waggener, Elley Cooper, Kelly Parra & Scott Cawthon Published: 2020 Genres: Horror, Video games, Fantasy, YA Series: Five Nights at Freddy’s: Fazbear Frights #4 By: Kyle Star Rating: 3/5 stars In this story in the wonderful Fazbear Frights series, we meet Suzie and Samantha, two sisters who are the complete opposites of each over. Suzie loves adventure and playing around, she likes to name trees and has great … Continue reading Book Review: Step Closer
Author: Fleur Beale Published: 2021 Genres: Historical fiction, Religion, YA By: Lucinda Star Rating: 4/5 stars The Calling is beautifully written, from the point of view of a young woman, Molly, who seeks out who she is in the unforgiving bush of the north island of New Zealand. It was the dream of Molly’s dying mother that she would become a nun but not of her Methodist father who wishes her … Continue reading Book Review: The Calling
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