Book Review of Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu

Holy Popcorn Batman! this was a good book.

Okay before I start, I have to admit that this was my first Marie Lu book. Yes I know, I should be hanging my head in shame, and I am. Now onto the review.

Before he was Batman, he was Bruce Wayne. A reckless boy willing to break the rules for a girl who may be his worst enemy.

The Nightwalkers are terrorizing Gotham City, and Bruce Wayne is next on their list.

One by one, the city’s elites are being executed as their mansions’ security systems turn against them, trapping them like prey. Meanwhile, Bruce is turning eighteen and about to inherit his family’s fortune, not to mention the keys to Wayne Enterprises and all the tech gadgetry his heart could ever desire. But after a run-in with the police, he’s forced to do community service at Arkham Asylum, the infamous prison that holds the city’s most brutal criminals.

Madeleine Wallace is a brilliant killer . . . and Bruce’s only hope.

In Arkham, Bruce meets Madeleine, a brilliant girl with ties to the Nightwalkers. What is she hiding? And why will she speak only to Bruce? Madeleine is the mystery Bruce must unravel. But is he getting her to divulge her secrets, or is he feeding her the information she needs to bring Gotham City to its knees? Bruce will walk the dark line between trust and betrayal as the Nightwalkers circle closer. (Goodreads)

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I absolutely loved this book, I loved Marie’s writing and the fact that the book was fast paced, I loved her take on Batman’s story. I really liked the way that she wrote about Gotham city, the way she described it, gave it a cloudy, dark mood that is the setting of Gotham.

Bruce Wayne as a character, I think she did really well, in this book he has just turned 18, and he gets into a bit of trouble and ends up doing some work in Arkham Asylum. I so enjoyed the fact that most of the book was set in Arkham. Bruce is a typical teenage boy,  he makes mistakes but he always tries to fix them. I liked his friends and the fact that one of them was Harvey Dent, If your a fan of Batman you should know who he is.

I really liked Madeleine Wallace, she was such an interesting character and I was always routing for her, when somethings was happening, I was like nearly yelling at the book, shouting “Girl sort your shit out.” I honestly think there could be a second book after this one, I just really want to explore Marie’s version of this tale. Marie stuck to most of the major plot points in the Batman universe, like the death of his parents, him being in charge at Wayne Enterprises ect.

The action scenes actually got my blood going, I was on the edge of my seat, it was a real page turner.

This book has really made me excited to read more books by Marie Lu.

I highly recommend this book, even if you don’t know anything about Batman, I think you would enjoy it.

Goodreads: 5 Stars 

Thanks Bookworms.

September TBR

Today I’m going to share with you, what I plan to read in September.

All of the synopsises will be from Goodreads.  

Paperbacks

City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab

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Cassidy Blake’s parents are The Inspectres, a (somewhat inept) ghost-hunting team. But Cass herself can REALLY see ghosts. In fact, her best friend, Jacob, just happens to be one.

When The Inspectres head to ultra-haunted Edinburgh, Scotland, for their new TV show, Cass—and Jacob—come along. In Scotland, Cass is surrounded by ghosts, not all of them friendly. Then she meets Lara, a girl who can also see the dead. But Lara tells Cassidy that as an In-betweener, their job is to send ghosts permanently beyond the Veil. Cass isn’t sure about her new mission, but she does know the sinister Red Raven haunting the city doesn’t belong in her world. Cassidy’s powers will draw her into an epic fight that stretches through the worlds of the living and the dead, in order to save herself.

Playing Twm by Ruth Morgan

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It couldn’t get much worse for Midge – moving from London to sleepy mid Wales.

Teased relentlessly by her new schoolmates, and comforted only by the news that Dylan Blane – Hollywood super-star – has Welsh roots, Midge prefers her personal dream-world to the dubious attentions of Kneck Edwards and his loutish friends.

Co-starring with pin-up Dyaln strictly in her imagination, Midge is electrified as dreams start turning into reality. When an international movie company arrives to film Outlaw Twm in the wild Welsh hills, not only does Midge land a walk-on part, but she gets to work alongside Dylan Blane himself.

Only that’s when Midge’s dreams start turning into nightmares…

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

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Hailsham seems like a pleasant English boarding school, far from the influences of the city. Its students are well tended and supported, trained in art and literature, and become just the sort of people the world wants them to be. But, curiously, they are taught nothing of the outside world and are allowed little contact with it.

Within the grounds of Hailsham, Kathy grows from schoolgirl to young woman, but it’s only when she and her friends Ruth and Tommy leave the safe grounds of the school (as they always knew they would) that they realize the full truth of what Hailsham is.

A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro

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The last thing Jamie Watson wants is a rugby scholarship to Sherringford, a Connecticut prep school just an hour away from his estranged father. But that’s not the only complication: Sherringford is also home to Charlotte Holmes, the famous detective’s great-great-great-granddaughter, who has inherited not only Sherlock’s genius but also his volatile temperament. From everything Jamie has heard about Charlotte, it seems safer to admire her from afar.

From the moment they meet, there’s a tense energy between them, and they seem more destined to be rivals than anything else. But when a Sherringford student dies under suspicious circumstances, ripped straight from the most terrifying of the Sherlock Holmes stories, Jamie can no longer afford to keep his distance. Jamie and Charlotte are being framed for murder, and only Charlotte can clear their names. But danger is mounting and nowhere is safe—and the only people they can trust are each other.

The Miseducation of Cameron Post By Emily M. Danforth

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When Cameron Post’s parents die suddenly in a car crash, her shocking first thought is relief. Relief they’ll never know that, hours earlier, she had been kissing a girl.

But that relief doesn’t last, and Cam is soon forced to move in with her conservative aunt Ruth and her well-intentioned but hopelessly old-fashioned grandmother. She knows that from this point on, her life will forever be different. Survival in Miles City, Montana, means blending in and leaving well enough alone (as her grandmother might say), and Cam becomes an expert at both.

Then Coley Taylor moves to town. Beautiful, pickup-driving Coley is a perfect cowgirl with the perfect boyfriend to match. She and Cam forge an unexpected and intense friendship–one that seems to leave room for something more to emerge. But just as that starts to seem like a real possibility, ultrareligious Aunt Ruth takes drastic action to “fix” her niece, bringing Cam face-to-face with the cost of denying her true self–even if she’s not exactly sure who that is.

Kindle

Warcross by Marie Lu

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For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn’t just a game—it’s a way of life. The obsession started ten years ago and its fan base now spans the globe, some eager to escape from reality and others hoping to make a profit. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down players who bet on the game illegally. But the bounty hunting world is a competitive one, and survival has not been easy. Needing to make some quick cash, Emika takes a risk and hacks into the opening game of the international Warcross Championships—only to accidentally glitch herself into the action and become an overnight sensation.

Convinced she’s going to be arrested, Emika is shocked when instead she gets a call from the game’s creator, the elusive young billionaire Hideo Tanaka, with an irresistible offer. He needs a spy on the inside of this year’s tournament in order to uncover a security problem . . . and he wants Emika for the job. With no time to lose, Emika’s whisked off to Tokyo and thrust into a world of fame and fortune that she’s only dreamed of. But soon her investigation uncovers a sinister plot, with major consequences for the entire Warcross empire.

Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas

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Two years after escaping Gotham City’s slums, Selina Kyle returns as the mysterious and wealthy Holly Vanderhees. She quickly discovers that with Batman off on a vital mission, Batwing is left to hold back the tide of notorious criminals. Gotham City is ripe for the taking.

Meanwhile, Luke Fox wants to prove he has what it takes to help people in his role as Batwing. He targets a new thief on the prowl who seems cleverer than most. She has teamed up with Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, and together they are wreaking havoc. This Catwoman may be Batwing’s undoing.

Vicious by V. E Schwab

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Victor and Eli started out as college roommates—brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in each other. In their senior year, a shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong. 

Ten years later, Victor breaks out of prison, determined to catch up to his old friend (now foe), aided by a young girl whose reserved nature obscures a stunning ability. Meanwhile, Eli is on a mission to eradicate every other super-powered person that he can find—aside from his sidekick, an enigmatic woman with an unbreakable will. Armed with terrible power on both sides, driven by the memory of betrayal and loss, the archnemeses have set a course for revenge—but who will be left alive at the end?

So there you have my TBR for September, I hopefully will read all of them.

Thanks Bookworms.

Book Review: Legendary By Stephanie Garber

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After being swept up in the magical world of Caraval, Donatella Dragna has finally escaped her father and saved her sister Scarlett from a disastrous arranged marriage. The girls should be celebrating, but Tella isn’t yet free. She made a desperate bargain with a mysterious criminal, and what Tella owes him no one has ever been able to deliver: Caraval Master Legend’s true name.

The only chance of uncovering Legend’s identity is to win Caraval, so Tella throws herself into the legendary competition once more—and into the path of the murderous heir to the throne, a doomed love story, and a web of secrets…including her sister’s. Caraval has always demanded bravery, cunning, and sacrifice. But now the game is asking for more. If Tella can’t fulfill her bargain and deliver Legend’s name, she’ll lose everything she cares about—maybe even her life. But if she wins, Legend and Caraval will be destroyed forever.

Welcome, welcome to Caraval…the games have only just begun. (Goodreads)

I really enjoyed this book, I think I prefer this book to the first one Caraval. I Love Stephanie’s writing it seems almost poetic, the way she describes places, smells and colours, leads to some beautiful prose. She also uses colours in an interesting way to make you feel like you are there.

I love the world in Caraval, and how magical it is. The story is good and I loved the fact that this book is told from the point of view of Donatella, where Caraval is told in Scarlett’s point of view. Donatella I found to be a much more interesting character, she is more fiery and she seems stronger than Scarlett.

Even thou I guessed the end of this book, it didn’t take away the enjoyment of reading it. I highly recommend this series. It’s such an interesting fantasy story and you get caught up in the lives of the characters, and also the games of Caraval, I love the aspect of hunting down clues, it gave the book a mystery feel.

I can’t wait for the last book to come out. Let the Games BEGIN!!

Goodreads: 4.25 Stars 

Thanks Bookworms

Books I need to read on my Kindle.

I have so many books on my Kindle, I have decided to show you guys the ones I want to finish by the end of this year.

The first book I want to get to is:

Legendary by Stephanie Garber

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A heart to protect. A debt to repay. A game to win.

After being swept up in the magical world of Caraval, Donatella Dragna has finally escaped her father and saved her sister Scarlett from a disastrous arranged marriage. The girls should be celebrating, but Tella isn’t yet free. She made a desperate bargain with a mysterious criminal, and what Tella owes him no one has ever been able to deliver: Caraval Master Legend’s true name.

The only chance of uncovering Legend’s identity is to win Caraval, so Tella throws herself into the legendary competition once more—and into the path of the murderous heir to the throne, a doomed love story, and a web of secrets…including her sister’s. Caraval has always demanded bravery, cunning, and sacrifice. But now the game is asking for more. If Tella can’t fulfill her bargain and deliver Legend’s name, she’ll lose everything she cares about—maybe even her life. But if she wins, Legend and Caraval will be destroyed forever.

Welcome, welcome to Caraval…the games have only just begun. (Goodreads)

I listened to Caraval on audio book and I absolutely loved it, so I am so excited to get to the second book in this series. I think that this will be my next read.

Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi

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Alice Alexis Queensmeadow 12 rates three things most important: Mother, who wouldn’t miss her; magic and color, which seem to elude her; and Father, who always loved her. Father disappeared from Ferenwood with only a ruler, almost three years ago. But she will have to travel through the mythical, dangerous land of Furthermore, where down can be up, paper is alive, and left can be both right and very, very wrong. Her only companion is Oliver whose own magic is based in lies and deceit. Alice must first find herself—and hold fast to the magic of love in the face of loss. (Goodreads)

I haven’t read much middle grade novels, but that is something I plan to change. I have heard nothing but good things about this series and I cant wait to read this book. It looks like it will be a quick, enjoyable read.

WarCross by Marie Lu

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For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn’t just a game—it’s a way of life. The obsession started ten years ago and its fan base now spans the globe, some eager to escape from reality and others hoping to make a profit. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down players who bet on the game illegally. But the bounty hunting world is a competitive one, and survival has not been easy. Needing to make some quick cash, Emika takes a risk and hacks into the opening game of the international Warcross Championships—only to accidentally glitch herself into the action and become an overnight sensation.

Convinced she’s going to be arrested, Emika is shocked when instead she gets a call from the game’s creator, the elusive young billionaire Hideo Tanaka, with an irresistible offer. He needs a spy on the inside of this year’s tournament in order to uncover a security problem . . . and he wants Emika for the job. With no time to lose, Emika’s whisked off to Tokyo and thrust into a world of fame and fortune that she’s only dreamed of. But soon her investigation uncovers a sinister plot, with major consequences for the entire Warcross empire. (Goodreads)

I can’t believe that i haven’t read this yet. It’s been on my TBR for ages, I hopefully will get to this soon.

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

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Crazy Rich Asians is the outrageously funny debut novel about three super-rich, pedigreed Chinese families and the gossip, backbiting, and scheming that occurs when the heir to one of the most massive fortunes in Asia brings home his ABC (American-born Chinese) girlfriend to the wedding of the season.
When Rachel Chu agrees to spend the summer in Singapore with her boyfriend, Nicholas Young, she envisions a humble family home, long drives to explore the island, and quality time with the man she might one day marry. What she doesn’t know is that Nick’s family home happens to look like a palace, that she’ll ride in more private planes than cars, and that with one of Asia’s most eligible bachelors on her arm, Rachel might as well have a target on her back. Initiated into a world of dynastic splendor beyond imagination, Rachel meets Astrid, the It Girl of Singapore society; Eddie, whose family practically lives in the pages of the Hong Kong socialite magazines; and Eleanor, Nick’s formidable mother, a woman who has very strong feelings about who her son should–and should not–marry. Uproarious, addictive, and filled with jaw-dropping opulence, Crazy Rich Asians is an insider’s look at the Asian JetSet; a perfect depiction of the clash between old money and new money; between Overseas Chinese and Mainland Chinese; and a fabulous novel about what it means to be young, in love, and gloriously, crazilyrich. (Goodreads)

I wanted to read this book before the film came out, but I didn’t. I have heard such good things about this series, that I really hope I read this before the end of year, and I want to see the film so I better get to it quickly.

The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar

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This voyage is special. It will change everything…

One September evening in 1785, the merchant Jonah Hancock hears urgent knocking on his front door. One of his captains is waiting eagerly on the step. He has sold Jonah’s ship for what appears to be a mermaid.

As gossip spreads through the docks, coffee shops, parlours and brothels, everyone wants to see Mr Hancock’s marvel. Its arrival spins him out of his ordinary existence and through the doors of high society. At an opulent party, he makes the acquaintance of Angelica Neal, the most desirable woman he has ever laid eyes on… and a courtesan of great accomplishment. This chance meeting will steer both their lives onto a dangerous new course, a journey on which they will learn that priceless things come at the greatest cost…

What will be the cost of their ambitions? And will they be able to escape the destructive power mermaids are said to possess?

In this spell-binding story of curiosity and obsession, Imogen Hermes Gowar has created an unforgettable jewel of a novel, filled to the brim with intelligence, heart and wit.  (Goodreads)

Honestly there is no reason why I haven’t got to this book yet.

What book do you guys think I should start with? Let me know.

Thanks bookworms

 

 

Book Review: These Rebel Waves by Sara Raasch.

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Adeluna is a soldier. Five years ago, she helped the magic-rich island of Grace Loray overthrow its oppressor, Argrid, a country ruled by religion. But adjusting to postwar life has not been easy. When an Argridian delegate vanishes during peace talks with Grace Loray’s new Council, Argrid demands brutal justice—but Lu suspects something more dangerous is at work.

Devereux is a pirate. As one of the outlaws called stream raiders who run rampant on Grace Loray, he pirates the island’s magic plants and sells them on the black market. But after Argrid accuses raiders of the diplomat’s abduction, Vex becomes a target. An expert navigator, he agrees to help Lu find the Argridian—but the truth they uncover could be deadlier than any war.

Benat is a heretic. The crown prince of Argrid, he harbors a secret obsession with Grace Loray’s forbidden magic. When Ben’s father, the king, gives him the shocking task of reversing Argrid’s fear of magic, Ben has to decide if one prince can change a devout country—or if he’s building his own pyre.

As conspiracies arise, Lu, Vex, and Ben will have to decide who they really are . . . and what they are willing to become for peace.

Okay I have a lot of thoughts on this book, and most of them are not good. The story is told in a 3 person perspective, only one of the characters kept me engaged in the story and that was Devereux or Vex as they call him in the book. The other two,  Adeluna I just didn’t engage with the character, and Benat bits just bored me. Honestly she should have just told the story from the pirates point of view, and added the characters from his view, it would have made for a much more compelling story.

I felt like the story was just all over the place, the Politics and the religion system wasn’t explained that well, they would give you some piece of information, then go off and give you more information, without fully explaining the previous piece of information. I just found it all to be confusing.

I almost DNF’d it so many times but I carried on, and I wish I didn’t.

Honestly this book was put out to be this big pirate adventure, fantasy book, and I honestly don’t think it lived up to that description.

On to some of the parts that were good.

The Magic system was interesting, the magic was through plants, I haven’t read anything like that before so that kept me interested. There was also LGBTQ representation in it.

Goodreads: 1.75 stars (I hate giving low ratings) 😦 

Thanks Bookworms

My Favourite YA Contemporary Authors.

YA Contemporary novels are like a warm cup of tea on dreary day. They can give you a warm, fuzzy feeling and make you happy.

Today I am going to talk about a few of my favourite YA contemporary authors. The authors that I am going to show, I will read and buy whatever books they come out with.

The first author I’m going to talk about is Rainbow Rowell.

Rainbow Rowell

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I first heard about Rainbow Rowell when I was shopping in Waterstones one day. I asked a staff member who would they recommend to me, and she pointed me towards Rainbow Rowell, and I will be forever thankful that she did. So I picked up Eleanor & Park, I read this book in two days I just could not put it down. Eleanor & Park isn’t the most happiest of books, but the way that Rainbow wrote the characters, made me connect with them in a way that made me feel like I knew them personally.

Now my favourite book by Rainbow is FanGirl!!!! Fangirl has some of the best characters in a book that I have ever read. Not only did I connect with the main character Cath, but Levi is one of my top book boyfriends. I honestly can’t say how much this book means to me, and I encourage everyone to read it.

Becky Albertalli

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Becky’s books are like a really good chocolate bar, they have to be devoured straight away. You will fall in love with her characters as soon as you open the book. My favourite book by her is Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. Honestly if you haven’t read this book yet, what have you been doing with you life? also you will fall in love with Simon so much you will want to have this adorable, Oreo loving, awesome guy as your best friend.

Simon vs. was so good that they even turned it into a movie Love, Simon. Love, Simon is so good, and it also stays true to the book, please go and watch it. You can thank me later. My other favourite of Becky’s is Leah on the Offbeat, which is about Simons best friend Leah.

I highly recommend Becky Albertalli if you are looking for a quick, feel good book.

Morgan Matson

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Morgan Matson is the author I go to, when I want a cute, funny, love story.

Her most recent book Save the Date, really helped me get out of feeling down, it was funny, and the cute romance in it was adorable. Save the Date is about a girl who’s older sister is getting married and she helps with the wedding planning, and then everything that can go wrong does, and it was so funny in some parts.

So I would go check out Morgan Matson if you fancy a fun read.

Jenny Han

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Jenny Han is an author that I found recently. I have read both her series and the best by far is To all the boys I’ve Loved before. Lara Jean is the cutest main character ever. The 3 books in this series follows Lara Jean and her love life choices.

These books are liking wrapping yourself in a warm fuzzy blanket, they are cute and warm hearted. Also Netflix has just brought out a movie of the first book and I highly recommend this film. It has been perfectly adapted so, GO WATCH IT.

Angie Thomas

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Angie Thomas’s first book The Hate You Give, or T.H.U.G is one of the best books I have read this year, It has been on the New York times bestseller list since it has come out.

Angie wrote this in regards to the Black Lives Matter Campaign, honestly this book is moving, beautifully written, and it will honestly stick with you long after you have finished it.

The book is about a girl named Starr, who wittinesses the death of her friend who is shot by a policeman, and then all the things she goes through after this tragic event.

I recommend this book and author because it will stick with you and it will make you think, also I am really looking forward to her next book which is On the Come Up, as soon as this is out, I will be dropping everything and I will be reading that book.

So there you have it, some of my favourite YA authors. What are some of your’s?

Thanks Bookworms.

Book review: Happier Thinking

Happiness; in life we all strive to be happy, but for most people this is a hard thing to achieve.

Lana Grace Riva the author of Happier Thinking got in touch with me to see if I would like to read and review her book, I am always happy to review books so I jumped at the chance. Happier Thinking is a short nonfiction book about trying to change your negative thoughts into positive. Lana talks about some of the coping mechanisms that helped her change her way of thinking.

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Straight away from the start she states that she is not a professional, but these mechanisms are some of the things that have helped her. Its a very short book as its only just over 50 pages long.

One of the main things I liked about the book, was the conversational tone that the book was written in, the writing came off the page as if she was talking to you. Also as I am someone who suffers from mental health issues and have read some books to help, I loved how this book wasn’t highly scientific, and just got straight to the point.

Each chapter starts as a suggestion to follow, to help turn the negative into a positive, she gives you a scene, and then gives you some ideas on how to change your thought process. As I have been to therapy courses, some of these things I already knew about, but it was interesting to have scenes to help give you some ideas on what to do.

One of the main quotes that stuck out to me was:

“Happier thinking involves opening your awareness up to noticing good things at all times.” 

This really stuck with me because people, myself included, tend to just focus on the negative (Waitress the musical feels), and all the good moments in our life will just pass us by if we don’t stop to take notice. The other thing that I took from this book is that you should question your thoughts, you should ask, why am I feeling this?, why do I think this?.

I honestly think that this is an easy read and good if you need to have a new outlook on how to change your thought process. Her writing was easy to understand and she didn’t make the book boring, because we all know that some self help books can just ramble on and be so boring that, it just makes reading them a chore.  On Goodreads I gave this 3.75 stars, I am interested to see what else the author will write.

Goodreads link to the book.

If you would like to get a copy here is the link to Amazon.

Happy Reading.

Thanks Bookworms.

Book Review: The Tiger and The Acrobat.

I finished this book this afternoon. The book was The Tiger and The Acrobat by Susanna Tamaro. The book is told from the point of view of a Siberian Tiger, from birth to death.

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The Synopsis:

“Little tiger is not like other tigers. Not content to spend her days alone, roaming the snow forests of Siberia hunting prey, she prefers to ponder the ways of the world. One day, eager to discover her own place within it, she sets out on a remarkable journey to discover the secret of life, and to meet the creatures she has heard most about: humans.”

I found this book to be a beautifully written and moving story about a life of the tiger, it actually almost made me cry. The writing was almost poetic, it also hits on a deeply human level with it having a philosophical view, like the dealing with grief, loss, happiness, pleasure, uncertainty and loneliness.

The book also had some beautiful illustrations.

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The character of Little Tiger was so beautiful, while I have only read one other book told from the point of view of an animal, I found this one to be more believable that its an animal as the main character. She continually asks questions and ponders her and other characters reactions and feelings, and why we feel these things, and why do these things happen.

I liked this book much more than I thought that I would, that shows that some times you should pick up some books that are not in your comfort zone. This book made me think, feel and question life in a new way, and also look at how an animal goes through life.

This particular part in the book really made me feel all the feelings:

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I highly recommend this book, if you are looking for a quick, beautiful written book to read. If you want to know more about the book, feel free to write a comment and I will get back to you.

Thanks bookworms.

 

Introduction

Hello bookworms.

Wow this is so scary, this is my first blog post. I’ve never written a blog or anything like this before, so please go easy on me, I promise not to be too boring.  Also please be nice about my grammar skills (they are not the best).

Anyway on to the bit about me, well my name is Kim and I live in a little town in Wales. I’m almost 30 years old (in total denial about it) and I have been with my partner for nearly 14 years and have been engaged for 2.

I have a 3 year old Springer Spaniel called Rolo, he is my life, I love that little doggo so much.

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This blog is going to be dedicated to books. I love books, I love slipping into another world and interacting with all the different characters and places. I find reading to be a relaxing and enjoyable hobby, that makes my world seem a bigger place.

I read anything from Fantasy to Fiction, both YA and adult. I read the classics, the new, the obscure, I read thrillers and SCI-Fi, Historical fiction, Graphic novels and everything in between.

Here are some of my favourite books at the moment.

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This is not all of them, but its a few to show you what I like.

I got into reading at a very young age, my dad would always tell me a story at bedtime, but it wasn’t until I was in Primary School that my love for reading took off. A supply teacher came in one day and instead of teaching us, he just told us the story of The Hobbit. I think this is when my love for fantasy stories started, I then went home and borrowed the book from my dad and read it by myself. I was so proud because I read a book by myself, from then it has been non stop.

So on this blog I will be talking about books, reviews, book news and just general thoughts of the written word in general.

thanks for reading!