Book Reviews

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The Primal of Blood and Bone: A Blood and Ash Novel Cover
Rating: 4.1/5

The Primal of Blood and Bone Review

Jennifer Armentrout writes romance like fireworks—lots of sparks, sometimes a little loud. Her magical worlds are wild and fun, even if I needed a cheat sheet for all the creatures. Still, her stories kept me turning pages late!

The Bell Jar cover
Rating: 4.3/5

The Bell Jar Review

Esther’s brain feels like my bedroom closet—messy and hard to escape. Plath nails the raw and real. It’s heavy but weirdly funny. Not my usual cheery read, but it stuck with me like glitter after a party.

Great Big Beautiful Life: Reese's Book Club Cover
Rating: 4.3/5

Great Big Beautiful Life Review

Emily Henry’s books feel like hanging out with your funniest friend—there’s romance, banter, and messy feelings. It’s not all sunshine, but even the gloomy bits are worth the read, snacks or no snacks.

Rating: 4.3/5

Hamnet Review

Hamnet made me cry, laugh, and question why I never paid more attention in English class. The family drama feels real, and O'Farrell’s words are so good, even my cat wanted to read along.

The Dark Forest (The Three-Body Problem Series, 2) Cover
Rating: 3.6/5

The Dark Forest Review

Cixin Liu's book left my brain feeling like mush — in a good way. Wild science, big ideas, and twists kept me turning pages, even when I needed a snack break to process all that space stuff.

The Primal of Blood and Bone: A Blood and Ash Novel Cover
Rating: 4/5

The Primal of Blood and Bone Review

Jennifer L. Armentrout nails romance and wild plot turns. Her books feel like riding a rollercoaster—exciting, a little messy, but worth the ticket. Some side characters get left behind, but I always want more.

With a Vengeance: A Novel Cover
Rating: 3.5/5

With a Vengeance Review

Riley Sager kept me guessing on every page. The twists made my head spin, sometimes in a good way, sometimes like I ate bad chili. Not perfect, but boy, I had fun getting lost in the suspense!

My Friend Dahmer: A Graphic Novel Cover
Rating: 4.3/5

My Friend Dahmer Review

‘My Friend Dahmer’ is equal parts spooky and sad. The art’s rough style matches the uneasy story. It’s a weird, honest read that left me thinking twice before ever skipping class to hang out by the dumpsters.

The Way of Kings cover
Rating: 4.3/5

The Way of Kings Review

If you like magic swords, wild storms, and characters with more baggage than my last vacation, The Way of Kings brings the thunder. Just don’t expect to finish it in one weekend. Your wrists might need a break.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Review

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a wild ride through a magical factory full of candy, chaos, and lessons. Willy Wonka is weird but lovable, and the kids? Let’s just say they should’ve listened to their parents.