The Luthier’s Apprentice is short and sweet. The writing is snappy and the plot is action packed. But despite all of this, The Luthier’s Apprentice isn’t very memorable. The plot is predictable so there isn’t much suspense or thrill whilst reading. Fortunately since it’s well written and a fairly quick read, it’s easy to set these issues aside and get absorbed in the moment.
The Vagrants by Yiyun Li #BookReview
I expected some of the heartbreak that came whilst reading The Vagrants. But I honestly didn’t expect to feel so much empathy for the characters. Their stories are tremendously moving. The Vagrants is one of those books that never really leaves you. I definitely recommend it if you’re looking for something with depth to read.
A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby #BookReview
Book Review Unfortunately A Long Way Down wasn’t my cup of tea. It’s interesting and sometimes thought provoking but unfortunately it’s also a very slow read. A Long Way Down is also a relatively thin book, but I still found myself taking a long time to read it. A Long Way Down is more about […]
The Mortal Instruments 1-3 #BookSeriesReview
I’ve been meaning to review The Mortal Instruments ever since I read the first 3 books last year. Now that the final book City of Heavenly Fire has been released I’ve got sufficient motivation to finish the entire series. (Check out my experience at the City of Heavenly Fire book release event in London) But before I finish […]
City of Heavenly Fire Book Release Event
Yesterday I attended the City of Heavenly Fire book release event with my sister and cousin. The event was interesting because we got to see other Mortal Instruments fans, but I felt very disappointed. Maybe it’s because I’m not a huge fan of The Mortal Instruments? The book release was held by Walker books in Bloomsbury […]
Book Review: Thrall by Jennifer Quintenz
Thrall really differentiates itself from other fantasy books. Instead of the usual supernatural being, Thrall is all about the problems with female demons – Lilitu – living amongst humans.