Book Reviews

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It Ends with Us: A Novel (1) Cover
Rating: 4.3/5

It Ends with Us Review

I thought I was picking up a cute romance, but Colleen Hoover threw my heart in a blender. Lily is strong and hopeful, but wow, those plot twists! Have tissues handy—this book packs an emotional punch you won’t forget.

We Were Liars Cover
Rating: 4/5

We Were Liars Review

If you like secrets, beautiful islands, and teenagers making bad choices, ‘We Were Liars’ delivers. The twist hit me like a seagull to my sandwich—messy, but unforgettable. Just don’t blame me if you lose sleep!

Geronimo Stilton: 10 Book Collection (Series 1) Cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Geronimo Stilton Review

Geronimo Stilton books are like pizza with extra cheese—fun, colorful, and a bit silly. The mix of wild fonts, jokes, and thrilling adventures keeps both kids and grown-up cheese lovers smiling.

The Purple Color Book Cover
Rating: 4.5/5

The Color Purple Review

Celie's story hit me like a bag of potatoes—heavy, surprising, and somehow uplifting. The writing is raw and honest, making it easy to root for her, even through all the mud pies life throws her way.

The Namesake: A Novel Cover
Rating: 4/5

The Namesake Review

Gogol’s story made me laugh, sigh, and even question my own breakfast choices. 'The Namesake' nails the weird, funny pain of figuring out who you are, with bonus points for awkward family dinners.

A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story Cover
Rating: 3.6/5

A Long Walk to Water Review

Reading 'Long Book' felt like climbing a never-ending staircase—tiring, but with some great views. The kids face war, mud, and endless pages, but somehow hope peeks through. Author nailed the feels, but my coffee bill was huge.

The Arrival Cover
Rating: 4.3/5

The Arrival Review

Shaun Tan’s The Arrival is like if Picasso drew your dreams about moving to Mars. The story is silent, but the pictures shout ‘look at me!’ It’s weird, sad, and hopeful. My cat even looked twice at a page.

Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief cover
Rating: 4.5/5

The Lightning Thief Review

Percy Jackson’s world is a wild mix of Greek gods, monsters, and high school drama. I laughed, I gasped, I maybe even cheered out loud. Not perfect, but it sure made my bus rides a lot more fun.