Book Reviews
Looking for a great new book? Learn about my opinions on ALL of the books I’ve read. Most of the books I read are realistic fiction, young adult, thriller, mystery, historical fiction, and fantasy. I would love to try new books or genres too, so please reach out with your book recommendations. Finally, if you haven’t read a book yet, no worries! My site has no spoilers. (Also at the very bottom of my page is a small older posts button you can click to see ALL of my reviews. I’ll DEFINITELY make it more noticeable as soon as I figure out how….🤔)
Please note: Any bad reviews I give a book are not to discourage you to read it, just to say it wasn’t my personal favorite.
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Better Than the Movies Book Review
Young Adult, Realistic Fiction, Romance
“Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago.”
9.2/10
The Silent Patient Book Review
Psychological Thriller
“Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. Until one night, when her husband, Gabriel, returns home late from work, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face and then never speaks another word.”
9.6/10
The Case for Jamie Book Review
Young Adult, Realistic Fiction, Mystery
What’s a Watson without his Holmes?
9.3/10
Powerless Book Review
Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Hunted. Hunter. Destined for each other.
9.1/10
The Way of Kings Book Review
High Fantasy
Life before death.
Strength before weakness.
Journey before destination.
10/10
Bluebird Book Review
Young Adult, Historical Fiction
Eva is on a quest for cold, hard justice.
Inge only wants to burn up her past.
And Anna is their dark, dark secret.
9.6/10
The Nightingale Book Review
Historical Fiction
In love we find out who we want to be.
In war we find out who we are.
10/10
One of Us is Lying Book Review
Young Adult, Realistic Fiction, Mystery
“Pay close attention and you might solve this.
The Brain, The Beauty, The Criminal, The Athlete, The Outcast.”
9.3/10
Games Untold Book Review
Young Adult, Realistic Fiction, Romance
“Love is dangerous.
Love is salvation.
Love is power.
Family is forever.”
9.0/10
The Light in Hidden Places Book Review
Young Adult, Historical Fiction
“One knock at the door, and Stefania has a choice to make…”
10/10
The Hunger Games Book Review
Young Adult, Science Fiction
“Winning means fame and fortune. Losing means certain death. The Hunger Games have begun….”
9.1/10
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Book Review
Young Adult, Realistic Fiction, Mystery
“This is the story of an investigation turned obsession….”
9.8/10
Finale Book Review
Young Adult, Fantasy
“A love worth fighting for.
A dream worth dying for.
An ending worth waiting for.”
9.8/10
Legendary Book Review
Young Adult, Fantasy
“A heart to protect.
A debt to repay.
A game to win.”
9.7/10
Artifice Book Review
Young Adult, Historical Fiction
“Isa de Smit was raised in the vibrant, glittering world of her parents' small art gallery in Amsterdam, a hub of beauty, creativity, and expression, until the Nazi occupation wiped the color from her city's palette.”
9.9/10
The Inheritance Games Book Review
Young Adult, Realistic Fiction, Mystery
“Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune.”
9.0/10
The Mystery Writer Book Review
Realistic Fiction, Murder Mystery, Thriller
“There's nothing easier to dismiss than a conspiracy theory—until it turns out to be true”
9.5/10