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February 3, 2014

ORIGIN by Jessica Khoury

February 3, 2014

Book cover of ORIGIN by Jessica KhouryTruth be told, I picked up Origin only because I saw the cover of Vitro, which I thought was gorgeous. I loved it the moment I laid my eyes on it and when I learnt that it’s the second book in the series, I decided I had to read the first, so I would have a reason to hold the pretty white cover with the test-tube that contains clear blue seawater and and island. Shallow, maybe. But what does it matter if a cover makes me pick up a book?

· Categories: Fiction Keywords: american authors, biotechnology, blackmail, death, eugenics, genetic engineering, jungles, legends, life, morality, murder, mystery, rainforest, read, tribes, violence

December 11, 2013

HOW TO LEAD A LIFE OF CRIME by Kirsten Miller

December 11, 2013

It took me a few days to recover from this one. Don’t take it the wrong way. I have so much love for How to Lead a Life of Crime! I can’t think of a book I have read the past couple of years that can even remotely compare! Reading this book caused an internal…

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· Categories: Fiction Keywords: action, american authors, blackmail, brainwashing, death, domestic violence, drugs, family problems, mental health, morality, murder, psychology, rape, romance, suicide, thriller, violence

June 29, 2013

7 CLUES TO WINNING YOU by Kristin Walker

June 29, 2013

Book cover of 7 CLUES TO WINNING YOU by Kristin WalkerDon’t be fooled by the cover. Looking at it made me think the book was gonna be some sad and sappy teenage romance but it’s not. Yes, there is romance but it’s not sappy or annoying. On the whole, I thought it was rather humorous and I appreciated the wit.

· Categories: Fiction Keywords: american authors, bullying, friendship, high school, humour, realistic fiction, romance, tradition, volunteering

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