Here is something that irks me: book cover quotes. They are superfluous and more often than not end up getting a rise out of me instead of selling me my next read.
THE RULES FOR DISAPPEARING (The Rules for Disappearing #1) by Ashley Elston
I’m not sure what it is with me and endings. I noticed that every now and then I get really engrossed in a book, thinking I’ve found one I really enjoy, only to be disappointed by the ending. Maybe it has something to do with cliffhangers? When I first picked up The Rules for Disappearing,…
When Series on my Shelf are Mismatched
When it comes to my bookshelf, I separate my books according to language and whether they’re fiction or non-fiction.
Retrospect #4: January 26th
I’ve had another week behind me, basically enjoying my freedom from responsibilities. I cleared all the clutter from my room and threw out all those university readings and notebooks I don’t need anymore.
VIRTUOSITY by Jessica Martinez
I can’t remember the last time I loved a book that made me so so angry! Virtuosity did it for me. I must say I experienced a roller coaster ride of emotions. There were moments I felt happy and mesmerised and others where I felt sad and furious. Martinez writes beautifully and knows how to surprise her readers, which I already said about her second book, The Space Between Us. They are moving stories with beautiful prose and lots of surprises.
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