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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Reflection on L.M. Montgomery’s Book Proposals: Anne v. Rilla
SPOILER ALERT!!! This post has major spoilers for the entirety of the Anne of Green Gables Series, especially Anne of the Island and Rilla of Ingleside. Also, in retrospect there’s a bit of a spoiler for Little Women and an implied one for Pride and Prejudice too, although I’m not sure whether those count asContinue reading “Reflection on L.M. Montgomery’s Book Proposals: Anne v. Rilla”
Book Review: Rilla of Ingleside by LM Montgomery
Rating: 10/10 (this should probably be a 9.75 but I’m adding points for nostalgia- it’s my comfort book and my favorite. Favorite Character: Rilla (I never claimed to be particularly original) This is one of my all-time favorite books. I honestly think everyone should read it. It is severely underrated, mostly because not a lotContinue reading “Book Review: Rilla of Ingleside by LM Montgomery”
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”
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”
Book Review: Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales
Rating: 8.5/10 Favorite Characters: Lara and Niamh (but mostly Lara) Though in the beginning, this book may appear to be a modern, LGBTQ+ retelling of Grease, the story soon develops into a complex, intense plot. The two main characters, Ollie and Will, meet over the summer and begin a relationship. When Ollie has to moveContinue reading “Book Review: Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales”
Book Review: We Are Lost And Found by Helene Dunbar
Rating: 9/10 Favorite Character: Becky This book follows Michael, a gay teen living in New York City in the 1980s. This book describes the difficulties and joys of Michael’s life. His brother was disowned and kicked out of the house by his abusive father for being gay. Michael’s mother, despite loving both brothers anyway, remainsContinue reading “Book Review: We Are Lost And Found by Helene Dunbar”
Book Review: Courting Her Highness by Jean Plaidy
Rating: 9/10 Favorite Character: Abigail Hill Centering around the story of Queen Anne of England from the house of Stuart and her favorites, this story, despite being based on real historical events, is full of intrigue and concentrates on the relationships between the characters. Originally Queen Anne is very strongly influenced by her friend Sarah,Continue reading “Book Review: Courting Her Highness by Jean Plaidy”
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