• Ko-fi
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Goodreads
  • Pinterest
  • Bloglovin’
  • RSS

Word Revel

Celebrate the love for books

  • Home
  • Book Reviews
    • Fiction
      • Reviews by Title
      • Reviews by Author
      • Reviews by Genre
      • Reviews by Series
      • Reviews by Rating
    • Non-Fiction
      • Reviews by Subject
      • Reviews by Author
    • Graphic Novels
    • Poetry
    • Plays
  • Bookstagram 101
  • Features
    • Thoughts & Confab
    • Photography
    • Products & Services
    • Overview
    • Events
    • Previews
  • About
    • Rating System
  • Contact

October 13, 2020

BURN by Patrick Ness

October 13, 2020

Book cover & 3-star rating for Burn by Patrick NessWhen I first started out reading Burn, I was intrigued. Historical fiction isn’t all too common in young adult publishing compared to contemporary fiction, fantasy and science fiction. History and fantasy crossing paths? Even less so. But Patrick Ness has an excellent track record of meshing various genres and even defying them, so I expected this one to be a hit as well. It wasn’t but I was still glad that he brought his signature postmodern outlook with a touch of whimsy.

· Categories: Fiction Keywords: american authors, bi- or multiracial characters, british authors, cold war, death, diverse authors, diverse books, dragons, fathers and daughters, murder, poverty, queer characters, race relations, racism, single parenthood

April 12, 2019

MARIAM SHARMA HITS THE ROAD by Sheba Karim

April 12, 2019

Book cover & and 4-star rating for MARIAM SHARMA HITS THE ROAD by Sheba KarimI’m not particularly fond of books in which the entire plot revolves around travelling from point A to point B. Yet, I tend to be drawn to road trip novels. I suppose this stems in part from the fact that I suffer from motion sickness. Actual road trips therefore aren’t exactly enjoyable. And so, reading is a way for me to experience these vicariously. On that front, Mariam Sharma Hits the Road absolutely delivered. I felt right at home with this trio.

· Categories: Fiction Keywords: american authors, atheism, bi- or multiracial characters, discrimination, diverse authors, diverse books, drug abuse, family, family problems, homophobia, islam, muslim characters, road trip, self discovery, single parenthood, summer, vegetarian characters

March 16, 2018

THE POET X by Elizabeth Acevedo

March 16, 2018

Book cover & rating - The Poet X by Elizabeth AcevedoUsually, when I find out a book is a novel in verse, I will skip it. The Poet X, however, sounded so relatable, that I stepped out of my reading comfort zone. Let me tell you, it was absolutely worth it!

· Categories: Fiction Keywords: american authors, beliefs, bullying, catholicism, dating, diverse authors, diverse books, family, family problems, friendship, growing up, high school, lgbtq characters, mothers and daughters, novels-in-verse, own-voices, poetry, religion, religious institutions, secrets, siblinghood, twins

March 6, 2018

THIS TINY PERFECT WORLD by Lauren Gibaldi

March 6, 2018

I should be upfront that I have a soft spot for YA contemporary books involving drama and theatre. These books invoke such nostalgia because I spent two years acting and studying theatre for A Levels. That’s precisely why I was drawn to This Tiny Perfect World. A summer theatre camp sounded like a full immersion that I was bound to enjoy. In that regard, I was pretty pleased. A good chunk of This Tiny Perfect World is indeed dedicated to Penny’s curriculum time and rehearsals.

· Categories: Fiction Keywords: acting and actors, alcoholism, ambition, american authors, dating, fathers and daughters, friendship, lgbtq characters, secrets, single parenthood, summer, theatre and drama

August 29, 2015

NIMONA by Noelle Stevenson

August 29, 2015

Book cover of NIMONA by Noelle StevensonNimona was something else. All I knew was that it’s a hyped up graphic novel and for someone clueless about them, I was looking for a place to start. I found my library had it, so I decided to borrow it the rest is history. I thoroughly enjoyed Nimona for being so refreshingly different. While the style of graphics didn’t entirely match my taste, it was consistent and very well done. Coupled with the premise, I found myself wanting me when I was done and closed the book.

· Categories: Graphic Novels Keywords: american authors, death, hope, illustrated, villains, violence

  • 1
  • 2
  • Previous Entries

About

Joséphine. Word reveller. Loves books. Reads books. Talks about books. Photographs books. When she’s not blogging, she can be found on Instagram under @wordrevel.

Search Word Revel

Affiliate Link

The Willoughby Book Club affiliate

Recent Posts

Row of five books mentioned in the blog post. They are arranged in read, orange, yellow, purple and blue sequence, and propped up against the backsupport of a sofa. The photo has a text box overlay with the post title, "Book We Meant to Read in 2021, The Happy Place 5."

Books We Meant to Read in 2021

January 22, 2022 By Joséphine

Stack of two books entitled "Truest" and "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" on a wooden desk with a lit candle and coaster on top. A branch of dried eucalyptus is in front of the books, partially covering the spine of "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue". Image is overlaid with a box in which the title and subtitle are stated — Bout of Books 33, the First of 2022: Ready to tackle my TBR pile with a week-long read-a-thon

Bout of Books 33, the First of 2022

January 3, 2022 By Joséphine

Person from chin down to waist holding onto three messy piles of books. Image is overlaid with a box in which the title and subtitle are stated. How to Track Books You Read: Pick the (social) reading tracker that works for you

How to Track Books You Read

December 30, 2021 By Joséphine

Top down view on coffee table with Australian paperback of edition of The Diviners by Libba Bray placed on the left bottom corner. A small wooden board is beside the top right corner of the book. A Nutella chocolate tart, dessert fork and cup of tea are on the wooden board. The photo has a text box overlay with the post title, "Fall Vibes on Book Covers, The Happy Place 5."

Fall Vibes on Book Covers

October 21, 2021 By Joséphine

Book cover & 5-star rating - With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH by Elizabeth Acevedo

October 14, 2021 By Joséphine

Book cover & 4.5-star rating - The Couple by Helly Acton

THE COUPLE by Helly Acton

October 1, 2021 By Joséphine

A Series of New Beginnings

February 11, 2021 By Joséphine

© 2015–2022 Joséphine / Word Revel · Theme by 17th Avenue · Powered by WordPress & Genesis