Rating: 9.5/10 The first time I read this book was actually for school. I have to admit, I loved studying this book. The writing is amazing, and so is the aesthetic, which, considering Wilde ascribed to aestheticism, shouldn’t be that much of a shock. The book is exciting, complex, thrilling, and beautiful. Following the entranceContinue reading “Book Review: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde”
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Book Review: A Tyranny of Petticoats Edited by Jessica Spotswood
Rating: 9/10 Favorite Story: Madeline’s Choice by Jessica Spotswood This book is a collection of short stories centered around strong female characters set in different times during American history. These short historical fictions are charming and varied, as the stories span different genres as well as time periods. A set of stories that includes magicalContinue reading “Book Review: A Tyranny of Petticoats Edited by Jessica Spotswood”
Book Review: They Wish They Were Us by Jessica Goodman
Rating: 9/10 This book was beautiful. Beautifully portraying the social and academic pressures that are destroying its characters from the inside out, this book makes its environment of a high pressure New York private school truly come alive. While it’s exploration of class and peer pressure is captivating and poignant, it was the way theContinue reading “Book Review: They Wish They Were Us by Jessica Goodman”
Book Review: Spy by Danielle Steel
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”
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”
Quote of the Day
“Should I tell you that when we’re apart, your body comes back to me in dreams? That when I sleep, I see you, the dip of your waist, the freckle above your hip, and when I wake up in the morning, it feels like I’ve just been with you, the phantom touch of your handContinue reading “Quote of the Day”
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”
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