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July 15, 2016

THE WELL OF ASCENSION by Brandon Sanderson

July 15, 2016

Book cover & rating - The Well of Ascension by Brandon SandersonThe Well of Ascension was an amazing sequel! It carried on with the rich detail that The Final Empire introduced. I loved learning even more about Scadrial and advancing my understanding of Allomancy and Feruchemy.

· Categories: Fiction Keywords: ambition, assassins, beliefs, betrayal, blackmail, cults, culture, death, discrimination, emotions, ethics, eugenics, friendship, hardship, hope, impersonation, imposters and imposture, knowledge, leadership, legends, loyalty, mind control, nobility, oppression, philosophy, politics, poverty, power, religion, romance, secrets, self discovery, self perception, self-esteem, survival, violence, war

February 10, 2016

ASSASSIN’S HEART by Sarah Ahiers

February 10, 2016

Book cover & rating - Assassin's Heart by Sara AhiersAssassin’s Heart wasn’t a book that I had prioritised to read. The reason I got to it so soon after publication was that I had the maximum 6 credits on my Audible account. In order not to forfeit any credits, I had to spend one before the new cycle. Since Assassin’s Heart was the only book available as an audiobook from my TBR (to be read) pile among the titles I didn’t own, I went for it. Essentially, I went in without any set expectations.

· Categories: Fiction Keywords: assassins, audiobooks, beliefs, betrayal, death, faith, family, family problems, ghosts, gods, grief, murder, orphans, romance

September 14, 2015

THE GREAT GATSBY by F. Scott Fitzgerald

September 14, 2015

Book cover of THE GREAT GATSBY by F. Scott FitzgeraldI am so glad I didn’t study English Literature at A Levels. The Great Gatsby was a set text for the exams and after finally reading this novel, I don’t think I would’ve enjoyed taking it apart. I have a friend who absolutely adored The Great Gatsby back then and still avidly references it in his conversations with people. Frankly, I don’t see the appeal.

· Categories: Fiction Keywords: ambition, american authors, betrayal, capitalism, classics, consumerism, death, modern classics, murder, romance, social commentary, wealth

September 10, 2015

A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES by Sarah J. Maas

September 10, 2015

Book cover & rating - A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES by Sarah J MaasThinking about A Court of Thorns and Roses evokes a whole range of emotions in me — all negative. Of the books I’ve read this year, only The Miniaturist received a lower rating from me. After accounting for all my variables (prose, characterisation, plot, depth, originality, impact & voice), my final rating is a measly 0.857 out of 5. Rounded up that means 1 star.

· Categories: Epic Recs, Fiction Keywords: abuse, american authors, art, betrayal, blackmail, death, drugs, faeries, family, family problems, kidnapping, lies, magic, mind control, murder, poverty, remorse, retellings, revenge, secrets, sisters, survival, violence, wealth

September 1, 2015

VICIOUS by V.E. Schwab

September 1, 2015

Book cover & 4.5-star rating - VICIOUS by V.E. SchwabGoing into books blind, particularly books like Vicious, can be infinitely thrilling. You enter unexplored land and everything is new. You don’t follow the tracks paved by expectations built upon the reading experiences of others. The cover states that it’s “a twisted tale of ambition, desire and superpowers”. It’s very correct in that description. That’s your starting point if you’re up for a thrill. If that’s you, then go on, pick up the book, read it and return to my review later to share your excitement. Now, if you’d rather know what you’re getting yourself into, read on.

· Categories: Fiction Keywords: american authors, beliefs, betrayal, college, crime, death, ethics, existentialism, faith, friendship, life, mind control, morality, murder, paranormal, revenge, self perception, superheroes, villains, violence

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