I don't review books, tv shows, or films anymore because I hate saying bad things about them, but I still want to share some great finds. So, after a year which has allowed me to consume more art than usual, I have come up with a list of my favourites. Books: I did not read … Continue reading Ivy’s 2020 Recommendations
The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue
That's a really long title. This is a really long post. It was going to be a book review but it turned into more of a book report. You've been warned. I recently finished The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee. It's a YA historical adventure fiction story, but written with modern-style prose … Continue reading The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue
The Marrow Thieves
The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline has been marketed as dystopian—which it is, taking place in a future Canada ravaged by global warming where people have lost the ability to dream—but I found it to be just as much, if not more, of a coming-of-age story. Our protagonist is sixteen-year-old Frenchie, aka French or Francis, … Continue reading The Marrow Thieves
Mini YA Book Reviews
My book reviews are usually a bit longer than this, and I've never done more than one at once before. This means I don't go as into depth for any of the books, but I give you my most important thoughts for each. If you have any questions about the books here or want to … Continue reading Mini YA Book Reviews
The Female of the Species
Triggers: Rape No spoilers. I picked this book up because of its cover. I bought it because of the blurb. I finished it in the span of twenty-four hours because it was fucking amazing. (Side note: If the word "fucking" in that last sentence offended you, skip the book.) The Female of the Species by … Continue reading The Female of the Species
All My Friends Are Superheroes
No Spoilers. In my last year of university, my dissertation tutor wanted me to read this book. While it sounded interesting enough, the only way I could get a copy was by buying it online and I was trying not to buy any books because my suitcase was heavy enough as it was. I think … Continue reading All My Friends Are Superheroes
Red Queen
No Spoilers. I've been following Victoria Aveyard on Twitter for a while now. While I've found her book blurb intriguing enough, I was never in any rush to read it. It sounded unoriginal to me. A world where some people have silver blood and superpowers, and the rest are just plain, red-blooded humans who are seen … Continue reading Red Queen
A Fierce and Subtle Poison
Mild Spoilers at the end. I'll let you know. A Fierce and Subtle Poison, I am happy to say, is as good a book as it's cover. I took a chance on this one, having never heard of it before. The cover told me the bare minimum about the book, but the first sentence of … Continue reading A Fierce and Subtle Poison
Three Dark Crowns
Spoiler-free. Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake came out three weeks ago, so if you've never heard of it, just give it time. I'd never heard of it before picking it up in the bookstore to study its cover. It's black matte, and the art is incredible, easy to study for a while without getting … Continue reading Three Dark Crowns
The Accident Season
Spoiler Free. This book will ruin your sleep schedule. If you think you're immune because your sleep schedule is already ruined, you're wrong. Heed this warning, enjoy your sleep. The Accident Season follows Cara, her older sister Alice, her ex-stepbrother Sam, and her best friend Bea in the month of October. Every October is accident … Continue reading The Accident Season
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