I have to warn you, the characters are terrible, perfectly written and developed, but pretty much all of them are pretty horrendous people. The descriptions bring you into the turbulent emotions of these characters and I loved the way the descriptions of the landscape, rooms or weather truly set the mood of the storyline, adding to each scene and setting.
Read MoreI Am the Messenger caught me completely off guard. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it and how much it really moved me. It was such an authentic story that went straight to my heart, and made me examine how we treat strangers.
Read MoreI highly recommend the book, even to those that aren’t the biggest Sci-Fi fans as I feel it’s a great balance and very interesting story that doesn’t go completely out of the realm of possibility.
Read MoreOne of the things I enjoyed most about this book was that the fantasy world Neil Gaiman creates isn't a complete 180 from the world we live in.
Read MoreThis book had some extreme moments at times but being a woman who had just moved to a big city where none of my close friends actually lived besides my boyfriend and family, this author was telling my story too.
Read More"But love, I've come to understand, is more than three words mumbled before bedtime. Love is sustained by action, a pattern of devotion in the things we do for each other every day."
Read MoreI love how real this book is. It deals with a difficult subject matter and makes you feel like you are going through the ever changing emotions right along with the characters. But also, it's not the typical romance book.
Read MoreI completely understand now why so many people have read this book and why it's still talked about. Walls depicts such a harsh reality with such beautiful writing. I couldn't put this book down, and although it's a memoir, it read like a well-written novel.
Read More“[Everyone] should get a standing ovation at least once in their life because we all overcometh the world.”
Read MoreThis book is perfect, just like the movie. The right amount of comedy, cleverness, some love, and also adventure.
Read MoreI absolutely loved Naomi Novik's first book in this fantastical world, Uprooted and waited anxiously for this one. Although not the same characters as in Uprooted, Naomi was a way of writing these fantasy worlds and characters that is so magical and I definitely enjoyed this book almost as much as Uprooted.
Read MoreReader, I am in love with this book.
Read MoreThis concept of there being something else out there, that maybe all we've come to do is because someone else guided us or made it possible in the first place is such an intriguing concept but so scary at the same time.
Read MoreI almost always enjoy books on Greek mythology and this one definitely did the tales justice while also adding a unique spin and story line to keep things intriguing.
Read MoreI thoroughly enjoyed this book, I mean who doesn't enjoy Greek mythology, adventurous tales, a complicated heroine struggling through betrayal and magical spells and creatures?
Read MoreEmma Donoghue was so creative with this concept. Having the narrotor be a 4-yr old boy, it lends a certain innocence and naïveté to the premise. Horrifying yes, but a book I definitely recommend.
Read MoreThis book is a unique take on alien invasion as the world is putting their future into the hands of genius children. Orson Scott Card does an amazing job on the imagery in this book and it’s so entertaining it was hard to put down.
Read MoreThis book will always go down as when of the best twists I've ever read. The book was twisted, disturbing, and often horrifying. It was also impossible to put down.
Read MoreI definitely enjoyed this novella and Guillermo Stitch’s writing style with the wit and carefully chosen wording he uses throughout the story. The intricate story of Billy Stranger’s last few years and this very chaotic day unfolds quickly, flashing back to some past moments that has lead him to this sad and yet thrilling day.
Read MoreThis sci-fi novel is somewhat dark and frightening with how everything unfolds. A once in a lifetime event that may cause people to become obsessive...
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