Rating: 10/10- It’s honestly that good Favorite Character: Alex. I love her so so much. This novel made me understand why everyone is so obsessed with Danielle Steel. The book is absolutely brilliant. It follows Alex, a rich British girl, through World War II and beyond. Once the war starts, Alex moves to London fromContinue reading “Book Review: Spy by Danielle Steel”
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Book Review: The Winter Palace by Eva Stachniak
Rating: 9/10 Favorite Character: Barbara This book tells the story of the Russian court from the arrival of Catherine the Great as Princess Sophie of Zerbst, to her triumph as empress. The book is from the perspective of Barbara, a penniless orphan who is one of the Empress Elizabeth’s wards. She becomes on of Elizabeth’sContinue reading “Book Review: The Winter Palace by Eva Stachniak”
Book Review: The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker
Rating: 9.5/10 Favorite Character: Briseis; Most of the male characters in this book end up looking really bad, probably because the book is so true to the original epic instead of making the story softer. A feminist retelling of Homer’s Iliad, this story is told from the perspective of Briseis. While all the characters areContinue reading “Book Review: The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker”
Rant: Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
SPOILER ALERT!!!! Ok, so I’m rereading this book right now, and I am just- wow, I am just dying over here. God, I’m such a sap. First of all, the emails. Oh my god the emails. It’s the most romantic thing ever, writing love letters to each other via email and quoting famous love lettersContinue reading “Rant: Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston”
Reflections: Patroclus and Achilles
Books: Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, the Iliad by Homer, the Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker In the end, their love story endures like nothing else. I’ve always wanted a love like that, you know? A love that could set the world on fire. A love that could change the course ofContinue reading “Reflections: Patroclus and Achilles”
Book Review: We Contain Multitudes by Sarah Henstra
Rating: 10/10 Favorite Characters: Jo and Kurl- the author does such a good job I actually can’t choose. This book was… Wow. Just wow. This book was incredibly moving. I cried and laughed and screamed while reading. The love story between Jo and Kurl is one of the most beautiful, moving, and convincing romances I’veContinue reading “Book Review: We Contain Multitudes by Sarah Henstra”
10 Books That Will Make You Believe In Love
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Iconic Quote: “I fell in love the way you fall asleep. Slowly and all at once.” This is a love story for the ages that will make you sob your eyes out. Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery Iconic Quote: “I don’t want sunbursts or marbleContinue reading “10 Books That Will Make You Believe In Love”
Book Review: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
Rating: 9/10 Favorite Character(s): Mary Boleyn and William Stafford I loved this book. As someone who is a huge historical fan of books that involve court politics but is also a die-hard romantic, this book was the perfect mix between sweet and cynical. All of the characters are very complex, with several motivations to mostContinue reading “Book Review: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory”
MBTI Types as Characters in the Dark Artifices Series by Cassandra Clare
Which Dark Artifices character are you most like? ESFP- Aline Penhallow ESFJ- Cameron Ashdown ESTP- Cristina Rosales ISFJ- Diana Wrayburn ESTJ- Diego Rosales INFP- Dru Blackthorn ENFP- Emma Carstairs INTJ- Gwyn ap Nudd ENTJ- Helen Blackthorn ENTP- Jaime Rosales INFJ- Julian Blackthorn INTP- Kieran ISFP- Kit Herondale ISTP- Livvy Blackthorn ENFJ- Mark Blackthorn ISTJ- TyContinue reading “MBTI Types as Characters in the Dark Artifices Series by Cassandra Clare”
Book Review: More Than Just a Pretty Face by Syed M. Masood
Rating: 9/10 Favorite Character: Bisma In this beautifully written romance, Masood makes creates varied and dynamic characters. Danyal, despite not being academically inclined, has a passion for cooking. However, this makes him a rather poor marriage prospect according to his crush, Kamal, and her parents. Meanwhile, he meets Bisma, who is brilliant, but receives harshContinue reading “Book Review: More Than Just a Pretty Face by Syed M. Masood”
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