Rating: 9.5/10 This book would have gotten a 10, but it turns out it’s part of a series. I am extremely annoyed about this. I was satisfied with the ending! It worked perfectly well as a stand-alone damn it! Now I’m stressed out about what’s going to happen next! Still, this book is amazing. NowContinue reading “Book Review: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik”
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Book Review: The Guest List by Lucy Foley
Rating: 9/10 Favorite Character: Hannah This book was pretty incredible. The story is from five different perspectives, all of whom are keeping secrets. The characters all share very complicated relationships as well as lush, painful backstories which are revealed piece by piece. No one character knows the full story, and you, as the reader, areContinue reading “Book Review: The Guest List by Lucy Foley”
Book Review: Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore
Rating: 9.25/10 This book was amazing! Feminism, politics, romance, nobility, and history- what more could I ask for! This book is full of strong female characters who support each other. It definitely passes the Bechtel test. All the characters are intricate and fascinating. The relationships between all of them are fascinating. This book looks atContinue reading “Book Review: Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore”
Book Review: Daughters of Sparta by Claire Heywood
Rating: 9.5/10 Favorite Character: Clytemnestra I loved this book. It’s super impactful. The story of the Trojan War told through the perspective of Clytemnestra and Helen, I was delighted to finally get to read this myth from a woman’s point of view. Even though I’ve never liked Helen, the author managed to portray her withContinue reading “Book Review: Daughters of Sparta by Claire Heywood”
Book Review: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Rating: 9/10 So, this is probably not a good thing, but I immediately found the main character, who is also the narrator, super relatable. I realized that that may be a tad worrying right around the part in which the main character tries to commit suicide. But honestly, her narrative voice is amazing. It is,Continue reading “Book Review: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath”
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: 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”