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351 reviews

You by Caroline Kepnes

3.0

Read this as a buddy read with a friend and was a bit torn on if I enjoyed it or not! The writing clearly made me feel, so a job well done there. I felt the language made me feel uncomfortable at times but again I guess that was part of forming the character. I was somewhat disappointed with how it ended. I think there were parts throughout that we’re rushed or that could have had more depth to them.
Mixed feelings.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

4.0

I felt very nostalgic reading this book and loved the madness, poems and the illustrations throughout.

The Bed I Made by Lucie Whitehouse

4.0

I liked this book because it was realistic, this does happen to people and people like Richard do exist!

I really enjoyed the writing style and descriptions, I was hooked from the beginning.

I wasn’t expecting the ending... not sure if I’m pleased with it or not!

Worth Dying For by Lee Child

3.0

3.5⭐️
This is the second Jack Reacher novel I’ve read and I enjoyed it! I loved how one small act lead to uncovering so much! Some very clever elements and twists I certainly didn’t see coming!
I did feel the story probably could have been condensed to under 500 pages without missing too much!
Overall I would recommend!

穴 Holes by Louis Sachar

4.0

I haven’t read this since I was a child and it’s still just as good! A very easy, quick read based on a very strong story line! I enjoyed the writing style and I found it very captivating!

Would definitely recommend this read, if you haven’t already!

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

5.0

Wow! I loved this book! SO many twists and turns which kept me guessing throughout.

Loved the writing style, loved the characters, loved the development throughout! Loved the way it ended! Loved everything.

Would highly recommend!

The Good Liar by Nicholas Searle

2.0

I did not enjoy this book. The main part of the story was completely lost for me in the serious of flash backs. I didn’t feel connected to Roy and I wasn’t particularly interested. The ending could have had something but I felt it was very anticlimactic!

I found myself skim reading and losing focus throughout!

Maybe I’ll re-read in a few years and have a different opinion but this time round I was disappointed.

One Hundred Names by Cecelia Ahern

5.0

I was interested in this book from the first chapter and loved learning about all the characters! Cecelia’s writing style was easy to read and captivating.

I loved how it all developed and came together.
The ending was more than I could have hoped for.

Would definitely recommend!

Always the Bridesmaid by Lindsey Kelk

5.0

I loved every last thing about this book. The layout, writing style, characters, different storylines, and humour!

Thai is the first book I’ve read by Lindsey Kelk and I cannot wait to read all the others I have now!

Would recommend!

The Girl Before by JP Delaney

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. The way it was written jumping for the past to the present kept me hooked. Was supposed to read it over 4 days as part of a buddy read and we read it in 2 instead!

Slightly disappointed with the slightly open ending but I can deal with that as the rest was SO good!

There were twists and turns I didn’t see coming and really good character development all the way through!

I would recommend!