Captain Marvel is my second comic and I'm well and truly in love. Captain Marvel Volume 1 was my first introduction to the character Captain Marvel anCaptain Marvel is my second comic and I'm well and truly in love. Captain Marvel Volume 1 was my first introduction to the character Captain Marvel and the Guardians of the Galaxy. Whilst, at times, the wide range of characters and terminology confused me, I realise that this is just because I'm a newbie to comics and once I've read it a couple of times and I become more accustomed to the format of comics, I'm sure this won't be a problem. I absolutely loved the space aspect of this comic, along with the alien-like characters involved. I'll definitely be carrying on with the next volume as soon as I can. ...more
This collection of ten contemporary samplers had me reaching for my Goodreads app on several occasions, desperate to add the books to my TBR. With autThis collection of ten contemporary samplers had me reaching for my Goodreads app on several occasions, desperate to add the books to my TBR. With authors such as Colleen Hoover and K.A Tucker, you'll be sure to find something you want to read in this collection.
Samplers are one of my favourite ways to find new books to read and this one in particular housed some of the best-sounding contemporary books of 2014. Getting to read a little bit of the book gives you just enough to make you want more and discover new authors as well as authors you may have already read before. I'd definitely recommend picking up this sampler collection if, like me, you like a sneak peek before you invest your time in a new book. ...more
This collection of short stories ranges from the absolutely ridiculous to the downright seedy. Picking up an adult book like this one, I wasn't sure wThis collection of short stories ranges from the absolutely ridiculous to the downright seedy. Picking up an adult book like this one, I wasn't sure what to expect, but thought I might find a few gems since there are thirteen short stories in there. The majority of the stories were okay, but some I downright hated. I didn't overly enjoy the book as a whole and upon finishing the last story, I was just kind of meh. David Gordon does have an interesting writing style that draws you in, whether you want to be involved or not. Described as "hilarious, moving and beautifully brutal", you might really enjoy this book, but it just wasn't for me. ...more
I had such high hopes for this book and whilst I still really enjoyed it, it had potential to be much better. Lane is a typical teenager, she works atI had such high hopes for this book and whilst I still really enjoyed it, it had potential to be much better. Lane is a typical teenager, she works at an animal hospital, loves martial arts and has a loving family - despite always being at loggerheads with her sister. But Lane has a dark obsession with serial killers and criminals in general, spending hours of her time observing them in order to punish them in a way she sees fit. Lane knows she has a dark mind and openly admits throughout the book that she is obsessed with these killers because she feels she may be just the same as them. With her mom and step-dad both working for the BAU of the FBI, I was positive I would love this book. As well as being fascinated with serial killers and psychopathology myself, I'm also a huge Criminal Minds fan. (A fictional TV show about the BAU team of the FBI.) Being such a huge fan of this show, it seemed unrealistic to me that both parents were home quite a lot, when other media shows this career would mean a lot of travel and working away from home. This was a little issue I felt I had with the book, but other than that it was gripping and an exciting read.
I've heard this book described as a "teenager girl version of Dexter" (the popular TV show about a serial killer who works alongside the police to solve murders), and I kind of agree but at the same time I think that's what the author was trying to achieve, as it was almost too similar. The language used and the way the sentences were quite abrupt and to-the-point seemed very Dexter to me. However, I do understand the lack of empathy and this way of speaking/thinking are the traits of a psychopath, (referred to as 'the traits of a serial killer' in the book, although that seems like the wrong terminology to me, since psychopaths have traits, serial killers are much more diverse) something Lane is convinced she is.
The mystery of the book was gripping and whilst not having a ton of twists and turns, there was enough to keep me interested. The ending of the book did surprise me, although once the twist was revealed, I felt I should have seen it coming as it was quite obvious. It's impossible to read the book and not attempt to guess who the mysterious "Decapitator" killer is. After the twist was revealed, however, I wasn't sure how I felt about the actual ending to the book. It felt slightly rushed to me and I'm not sure I liked the events or the way Lane reacted to them. If you've read this book, please message me so I can talk about the ending! If you haven't read it, I'd recommend picking it up if anything I've mentioned in this review sounds interesting to you. ...more
The first volume of the new Ms. Marvel series is incredible. A recreation of the original Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel is Marvel's first Muslim superherThe first volume of the new Ms. Marvel series is incredible. A recreation of the original Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel is Marvel's first Muslim superhero. Kamala Khan is a typical teenager from Jersey City, surrounded by people who don't understand her culture, Kamala just wants to fit in. Volume 1 sees Kamala discover her powers and begin to use them to help people across the city.
Although I've read a couple of graphic novels, Ms. Marvel is my first ever comic book and I cannot wait for the next volume. I was so impressed with the illustrations and it was just so well written. Kamala is so relatable and dorky and the first volume shows her being unsure of her identity before she discovers her powers, as well as after, the evolution is shown by the end of the volume in her change in superhero appearance. I really liked this aspect. I was worried the story would just be a girl who discovers super-powers then saves people, which it is, but it is also so much more. The fact that Kamala is Marvel's first venture into diversity was pretty interesting and something I only found out when I read reviews after I finished reading it. The fact that Kamala is a Muslim with strict Pakistani parents is portrayed sufficiently, I feel. It wasn't too over the top and exaggerated, as I may have expected since so many people are drawing attention to the fact she is a diverse character.
I can't express my love for Ms. Marvel enough. I will be re-reading it plenty of times until the next volume comes out and I highly highly recommend that you pick it up too. ...more
I Was Here is a tense, deep story about a girl named Meg who commits suicide and the pieces she leaves behind for her best friend Cody to discover. WhI Was Here is a tense, deep story about a girl named Meg who commits suicide and the pieces she leaves behind for her best friend Cody to discover. When Cody travels to Meg's college room to collect her belongings, she begins a journey she never thought she'd embark on. Cody discovers secrets about her best friend, meets a boy and along the way, discovers things about herself too. The story itself was super-quick to get through, I read it in two sittings and really enjoyed it.
Cody asks for Ben's help despite being under the impression he screwed her best friend over and for around 75% of the book, it made me really mad. Then I began to like their relationship/friendship and whilst they became close through f-d up circumstances, I began to really root for them. Although Cody was a bit naive at times, I did enjoy reading about her journey and her discoveries along the way. The delicate handling of the suicide topic was done well in my opinion, it wasn't over the top but it wasn't skimmed over either. The fine line between experiencing a friends suicide and feeling those emotions for yourself was explored and it's scary how easily somebody could sink into the kinds of deep thoughts they never realised they were capable of. Romance was a back-up theme in this novel, after grief and suicide and depression and I liked that it wasn' t the most important aspect of the book, but still played a part. As I said before about being angry about how the romance started, I do feel as though it probably didn't need to be in there and the book would have hit much harder had it just focused on developing the other themes fully instead.
I would recommend reading this book as it's a quick, but not light-hearted read. If suicide is a trigger for you, you should not read this book as it is discussed openly throughout. ...more
The Letting is about a dystopian world where blood is more valuable than gold. The rich live in 'The New World' and the poor live on the outskirts in The Letting is about a dystopian world where blood is more valuable than gold. The rich live in 'The New World' and the poor live on the outskirts in camps, being raised to supply blood to the people of The New World. Veronica has led more children to the "lettings" than anybody in history, meaning she preps young girls by feeding them and training them so their blood is healthy before they are sent to donate their blood in The New World. When Veronica is told that everything she has ever believed is wrong and that she has been working for a corrupt government, her whole world falls apart and she must work together with a group of rebels to lead a peaceful revolution.
The Letting is an incredibly captivating dystopian novel. From the very first chapter, I was hooked. The book is well written and the world building is second to none. The characters are all well-written and relatable and Phoenix is a swoonworthy guy that leaves readers wanting more of him! I was slightly annoyed about Veronica's naivety, but I do understand her motives and way of thinking, I just wish she would use her initiative more. I'm so happy to hear this book is part of a series and I can't wait to carry on reading about this world since the ending left on a cliffhanger. I would definitely recommend reading The Letting, even if you aren't into dystopian novels, it will completely captivate you. ...more
Geoffrey Bartell is a successful geneticist currently undergoing legal, political and familial problems in this fast-paced novella. Yearning a peacefuGeoffrey Bartell is a successful geneticist currently undergoing legal, political and familial problems in this fast-paced novella. Yearning a peaceful life, Geoffrey decides the way to regain balance is to clone himself so he can take care of business as well as his home life but when his clone, Jeff, has ideas different to his own, Geoffrey soon learns he made a big mistake.
A perfect blend of law and science, this book gripped me in unexpected ways. With chapters alternating between courtroom scenes and the action playing out, I was hooked and this was the perfect format to tell this story in. Exploring the familial obligations and marriage, this book left a bitter taste in my mouth upon reading the ending. Whilst the novella didn't have twists and turns that I would generally expect from a thriller, it was intriguing and I was eager to see how everything played out. The writing was gripping meaning I sped through this book whilst thoroughly enjoying it and I will definitely be reading more from Grant Boshoff.
*I received this e-book in return for an honest opinion from the author....more
I want to start my review by saying that this book was amazing and will probably be one of my favourite books I've read this year. As with all books II want to start my review by saying that this book was amazing and will probably be one of my favourite books I've read this year. As with all books I love, I searched for the author on Twitter and found out she was just nineteen - NINETEEN! I'm now a follower of both her twitter account and her Youtube account and I'm going to be buying a paperback copy of this book as soon as I can.
Puppet is about Penelope, a 'living marionette' in a world of advanced technology and mind-controlling science. Marionettes are a lifelike robot created to perform superhuman tasks such as extraordinary strength and fast reflexes. When Penelope makes a deal with Jed to swap adoption for being a test subject in his experiments, she doesn't realise it's going to cost her her freedom.
The book starts off with great world-building. I really felt as though I was involved in the world and that it was realistic and extraordinary. The characters were well-written and I loved all of them, even the 'baddies.' Penelope's battle between her love for Jed and her inability to control herself was realistically portrayed and it was clear how torn she was. I just loved absolutely everything about this book and will definitely be reading more from Pauline C. Harris.
*I received this book for an honest review through NetGalley. ...more
Horrorstor is one of the most unique books I've ever read. After receiving a copy through NetGalley and reading the first two chapters, I immediately Horrorstor is one of the most unique books I've ever read. After receiving a copy through NetGalley and reading the first two chapters, I immediately put it down and went and ordered it online because I wanted a physical copy of this book to really appreciate the design. Presented like an IKEA catalogue, Horrorstor is about a furniture store called Orsk (created for the purposes of this story to be an IKEA rip-off) and it's employees. When the Manager decides to enlist two female employees to stake-out the store through the night to catch a vandal, they experience a night they will never forget filled with supernatural aspects, mysterious men and growing graffiti.
Horrorstor blurs the lines between horror and comedy in a perfect but strange way. Aspects of the story genuinely had me feeling as though I was there and I was terrified for the characters. Other parts were so hilarious, I laughed out loud. As the night progressed, the events unfolding became more and more ridiculous but I was so hooked I couldn't stop reading. There were parts that were so gruesome, I had to skip a few sentences, and I'm not particularly squeamish, so that says a lot. I probably wouldn't recommend reading this if you are scared quite easily, although the setting is realistic - the events are not, so in my mind it won't scare me because it's fairly safe to say that this will never happen in real life.
This book is a super-quick read, I finished it in a couple of hours and it is well worth purchasing. I'd recommend getting the paperback copy rather than an e-book so you can get the feel for the images and the catalogue-design (one of my favourite aspects) but you can still enjoy the story via e-book. I would have given the book 5 stars, but the characters were slightly annoying to me. There wasn't any that I connected with and I would have enjoyed the story a lot more if they had been more relatable. However, I would still highly recommend reading this book. ...more
Since You've Been Gone was a super quick YA Mystery that grabbed my attention straight away. Fifteen year old Edie has always been running from her paSince You've Been Gone was a super quick YA Mystery that grabbed my attention straight away. Fifteen year old Edie has always been running from her past. Each time he would find them, Edie and her mother would move and attempt to start again, fear gripping them each time.
The book begins with Edie moving to London and her mother promising her that it will be different this time. They are so far away from their home in Canada that they can have a true fresh start this time. When Edie's mother goes out to her new night-shift job, she doesn't return and Edie begins an adventure to find her mother.
The story would have been a lot better if it had been longer. I felt a lot of the book, particularly the ending, was rushed and therefore I wasn't as invested in the characters as I could have been. However, I did enjoy reading this quick little book and the mystery kept me gripped throughout and the twist at the end had me gasping as I kind of saw it coming but was hoping for a different outcome. If you're looking for something deep and well-thought-out and executed, this probably isn't for you, but I would recommend reading this book if you want a quick slightly darker YA book to fill a few hours of your time. ...more
Okay, I admit it. I'm 22 years old and I'm obsessed with Youtubers. Despite not being the typical audience for the kinds of Youtubers that I watch, orOkay, I admit it. I'm 22 years old and I'm obsessed with Youtubers. Despite not being the typical audience for the kinds of Youtubers that I watch, or the target audience for this book, I really liked this book and I'm a big fan of Zoe in general. After the Blair & Elle Fowler debacle where it wasn't clear if they had a ghostwriter write their books (yikes), I was hoping Girl Online was all Zoe and it's fairly safe to say I think it is.
Girl Online is about Penny, a sixteen year old girl from Brighton living with her wedding-planner parents and brother Tom. Penny is the awkward red-headed misfit at her school, with fake-friends and an embarrassing video under her belt but when her parents need to fly to New York over Christmas for work, Penny and her next-door-neighbour/best friend go along for the trip and Penny meets a boy who may change her view on a lot of things.
The book was absolutely chock full of cliche's. If you want an original literary-masterpiece, this book isn't for you. That isn't a criticism, however, I really enjoyed it. The book is aimed at Zoe's Youtube audience (pre-teens and young teens) so this does need to be kept in mind when reading this book. The content was so appropriate and a lot of teenagers (myself included) have felt like they can never do anything right and that their life is one embarrassing moment after another and possibly even that their friends aren't as genuine as they first thought. Whilst the book did feature a strong case of insta-love (characters who very quickly claim to have feelings for one another and be 'in love') I felt as though it just added to the coziness of the book. The romance was swoon-worthy and it will undoubtedly have teenagers all over the world pining after a romance like this. I can confidently say that if I had read this book when I was entering my teen years, it may have saved me a few heartbreaks and moments where I thought fake-friends should still be treated as friends and that it's acceptable for boys to treat you as anything other than a princess. (It's not, FYI - you should always be treated like a princess, by friends and by love interests!)
The book handled a topic very close to Zoe's heart - panic attacks, and helpfully offered some advice to those who may suffer. Whilst being subtle enough to fit in with the book, I think Zoe added those bits to help and comfort readers who may have panic attacks as well. One of my favourite bits was towards the end where she included (as a blog post by Penny) the words:
Every time you post something online you have a choice.
The message is so strong and I'm glad that Zoe included it in the book since I know her, amongst other Youtubers, are struggling with negative comments from their viewers and many have breached this topic in recent videos - Zoe even using those exact same words. It's such a strong message that all internet-users need to remember when posting anything, younger ones in particular.
The writing in Girl Online was so clear and descriptive - I really felt as though I was there alongside Penny. The one slightly negative thing I feel after reading this book is that it was set at Christmas time - and with it only being 26th November, it made me want it to be Christmas! All joking aside, I really enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would and whilst I continue to support Zoe in everything she does, I really do hope she writes more books like this. Overall, I suppose, this book serves as my plea - to everybody who thinks they are too old for books like this, please read it. You will be pleasantly surprised. ...more
After Navin and Emily's father passes away, they move to their grandfathers abandoned house, since he went missing years before. A sinister tentacled After Navin and Emily's father passes away, they move to their grandfathers abandoned house, since he went missing years before. A sinister tentacled monster draws the mother into a hidden underground world and of course, with the help of the Amulet, Navin and Emily have to follow. They quickly discover a mechanical rabbit, a giant robot and a house with legs.
This book was really fun to read and the illustrations were, at times, incredible. I breezed through this quick graphic novel in less than an hour and immediately wanted to start from the beginning again (since I don't have Volume Two yet). The conflict in the story is resolved pretty quickly and doesn't hurt the brain when you're reading - making it the perfect graphic novel for younger readers. Despite the spooky content and monsters, the story is light-hearted and the illustrations make it child-friendly. I would have preferred the book to be slightly longer, since I felt the fast-paced drama made it appear a lot shorter than it was and I would have loved to have seen more of the world and gotten to know the characters a little better, so I'm invested enough to buy Volume two. Overall, I'd recommend reading this graphic novel, particularly if you're new to graphic novels and want something easy to get you into them....more
The Reason I Stay started off a bit infuriating for me. I've chosen that word carefully as, if you've read the book, one of the mainActual rating: 3.5
The Reason I Stay started off a bit infuriating for me. I've chosen that word carefully as, if you've read the book, one of the main characters, Lexie, spends over a third of the book being furious at the other main character, Matt, a stranger she's never met before, who treats her like crap in the restaurant she works. Whilst the cover is fairly dreamy and light, the book isn't so much. It contains sex, strong language and a lot of anger. At first, I really hated Matt, which was expected as he was a total douchebag, but I grew to like him as did Lexie. It was interesting to see him change throughout the book. Lexie, on the other hand was a bit like myself - snarky, independent and loyal. I absolutely loved her. The other side-characters in the book were also lovely to read about - in particular Kodee, who may have been my favourite character all together. The book wasn't all about the sex in their developing relationship and I liked that from a New Adult novel. I would definitely recommend reading this book if you're wanting a quick enjoyable romance with kick-ass characters and a load of attitude.
*I received this book from Xpresso Book Tours as part of a Blog Tour in return for an honest opinion. ...more
Unspeakable swung between three and four stars constantly throughout the book and I wasn't sure what my final decision would be untiActual rating: 3.5
Unspeakable swung between three and four stars constantly throughout the book and I wasn't sure what my final decision would be until I read the last line. Megan doesn't speak. She hasn't made a sound since her best friend died, but when the exotic Jasmine joins Megan's school, they become closer than Megan ever imagined. The book has an air of mystery about it, with so many questions arising within the first chapter and remaining unanswered till the very end. I loved the mystery aspect of this story and the twist at the end was a little predictable but I enjoyed watching it play out.
This next paragraph, whilst not having any spoilers, may not make sense unless you've read the book. For some reason, I felt as though Megan's confusion throughout the book was unnecessary. Thinking of it objectively, as events and emotions separate from the story, I can understand why she was so confused throughout parts of the book, but put together with the story itself, it just seemed over the top and was one of the biggest things that annoyed me about Megan. Although we saw Megan's character visit the school psychologist, it would have been nice to maybe have a professional opinion written in as to why Megan was mute, rather than just the occasional references to guilt and the aggressive voice in Megan's head that frequently made an appearance. I understood that witnessing her best friends death caused her to go mute, but it may have made her more relatable if we knew why it caused her to stop speaking rather than sink into depression, for example.
I would recommend reading this book, it did have potential to be amazing, and it ended up settling somewhere in the 'okay' realm. Unspeakable is probably something to read to kill time, rather than a book to clear your schedule for. I enjoyed it nonetheless.
*I received a copy of this book through NetGalley...more
How We Deal with Gravity started off okay. I was intrigued. With alternating chapters from dual perspectives, we learn that Mason returns to his home How We Deal with Gravity started off okay. I was intrigued. With alternating chapters from dual perspectives, we learn that Mason returns to his home town after a failed attempt at being a musician. He's staying with one of his friends - an older man who owns the bar that Mason used to perform in. The only problem is, his daughter Avery is somebody Mason wasn't very nice to in high school, despite her having a huge crush on him. The story is about how they meet again and she can't let go of the past.
The book started off interesting, I understood why Avery was mad. But then it carried on, and on, and on and I very quickly got bored. Mason's side told the story of a boy who really wanted to get to know this girl again, but she was so hostile towards him. Avery's side seemed to show that she liked him too, but really didn't want to. And that was just about all the book entailed. I didn't enjoy reading it, it was a bit too slow-moving for me but if you like that kind of pacing, you may be interested in this book. ...more
Firstly, this book is gorgeous. I have the UK edition, which is the light-blue hardback with hot-pink pages and the built-in bookmark. I fell in love Firstly, this book is gorgeous. I have the UK edition, which is the light-blue hardback with hot-pink pages and the built-in bookmark. I fell in love with the cover and instantly knew, along with the long list of famous author's, I would enjoy this book. As with all anthologies, some were great and some weren't.
My favourite story was probably "Welcome to Christmas, CA" by Kiersten White. It was lovely and heartwarming and whilst I'd love to know more about the characters and the story, it was perfect the way it was too. "The Lady and the Fox" by Kelly Link was probably my least favourite as I just didn't understand it. A supernatural/paranormal story that just didn't quite make sense to me, but I'm sure others would love it.
Overall, the twelve holiday stories all feature a heart-warming message and whilst some weren't as great as others, the good ones definitely made it worthwhile and this anthology is a lovely gift for somebody over the holiday period or just to pick up yourself to get you in the Christmas mood. ...more
Landline put me on a rollercoaster of emotions and out of all of Rainbow Rowell's books, this one was the only one I wasn't completely in love with. RLandline put me on a rollercoaster of emotions and out of all of Rainbow Rowell's books, this one was the only one I wasn't completely in love with. Rainbow's writing, however, will always be amazing and there's nothing of hers I wouldn't read.
Landline is Rainbow Rowell's second adult novel, her first being Attachments, although Rainbow has two other releases under the YA umbrella; Eleanor & Park and Fangirl. Georgie McCool is a TV comedy writer with her best friend Seth who she's has known since she was a teenager. As Christmas comes closer, Georgie chooses to stay home to work instead of going to her husband Neil's parents house with her children, causing the problems in their marriage to arise in her mind as he picks up and goes without her. As Georgie wonders if she's finally ruined their marriage, she discovers the landline phone in her parents house can ring Neil - 20 years ago. Georgie continues to speak to Neil-when-they-first-met and attempts to fix their marriage before it even began.
Firstly, the idea of a "time-travelling phone" confused me. I've never been too good with the concept of time travel, getting confused at even the mere mention of it. However, this is purely a subjective opinion since I know most people aren't as confused by time travel as I am. The book itself wasn't confusing and the time-travelling aspect was fairly well explained, my problem lies in my own inability to understand the concept. The one problem I did have with this book was the transition between the past and the present. I struggled to differentiate between flashbacks and which version of Neil Georgie was talking about. At times, she would say "1998 Neil" to make it clearer, but the transition between flashbacks or the present was jarring and took me out of the story itself.
I really liked all of the main characters in the book and I loved how cute Alice and Noomi (their children) were. Georgie was pretty similar to myself in some ways, so I found myself connecting with her more, despite her almost double my age. We didn't get to know much about present-day Neil but I really enjoyed learning about him at a younger age and his quirky personality made me understand why Georgie fell for him. Seth wasn't as developed as the other characters, despite appearing quite a bit throughout the book. He seemed to serve as a discussion point in Neil and Georgie's relationship, rather than being his own character and building on his and Georgie's friendship.
Overall, I'm glad I read Landline because Rainbow's writing transports me (get it?) every time I pick up one of her books but I'm not sure I'd ever reread it. If you're into heart-warming cutesy books (and aren't confused by time-travel), you should check out Landline. ...more
I absolutely love Isla and the Happily Ever After, the third and final book in the companion series named (and starting with) Anna and the French KissI absolutely love Isla and the Happily Ever After, the third and final book in the companion series named (and starting with) Anna and the French Kiss. As I've said in previous reviews of the first two books, you don't have to read the books in order, but since each book briefly brings in characters from previous books, it can help. In particular, the ending of Isla brings together the characters from both previous books and ties everything together neatly.
Isla, like Anna, goes to the boarding school for Americans in Paris with her best friend, Kurt and has been in love with Josh for as long as she can remember. However, until recently Josh had always had a girlfriend, and they had only had four very awkward interactions. The two go on several dates and spend a great deal of time together and become a couple, in-love, very quickly. Whilst I do have a problem with "I looked at him and I was in love" kind of instalove, I didn't feel as though Josh and Isla were like that. I've read some reviews that disagree, but I feel as though the relationship, whilst moving quickly, was realistic as they spent almost everyday together and we saw their feelings grow.
I recently read this review, where Thomas discusses the reasons he didn't like this book. I hate to admit that my opinion has been influenced by somebody else, but in this case, Thomas' words on the character development (or lack there of) left me considering this for a while after I had finished reading. He was right - Isla didn't have much of a personality or hobbies, as her life seemed to revolve around Josh and their relationship. Whilst on the topic of characters, I feel as though Kurt was merely a tool for Stephanie Perkins to show that Isla had more depth. Their relationship could have been built up a lot more and we could have seen more of Kurt's personality - rather than it just being focused on his autism. Despite this, I did really like this book and it's probably my second favourite of the three books, after Anna and before Lola. Stephanie Perkins will always be an auto-buy author for me since her writing just makes me feel comfortable and I look forward to reading more from her in the future. ...more
Max is in his school hall, watching the presidential debate in front of him when his best friend Evan comes on the screen and shoots himself in the heMax is in his school hall, watching the presidential debate in front of him when his best friend Evan comes on the screen and shoots himself in the head, after saying "what is the silence of six? And what are you going to do about it?"
The whole book is filled with hacking, technology, FBI chases, murder and fast-paced action and I loved every second of it. I can't help but feel as though if I was more interested in hacking, I'd have connected a lot better with the language used and content discussed as well as the characters, but that's purely my own opinion. I still loved this book and feel as though almost everybody would enjoy it. The fast-paced thriller kept me gripped throughout and I read it in two sittings, eagerly wanting answers and to understand what was going on. The way each aspect was carefully woven together was impressive - E. C. Myers definitely did a good job piecing everything together whilst giving nothing away. I'm fairly pleased with the ending; it tied everything up neatly and was a heart-warming ending, considering the fast-paced nature of the rest of the book. It left no questions unanswered and I enjoyed reading about the world the characters were a part of (even if it did make me feel as though I need to step-up my laptop security). I'd definitely recommend reading The Silence of Six, it will keep you on the edge of your seat and have you begging for answers. ...more
Loading...
