Otahuhu College

40,231 pages read and 5,203 team points

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By any other name

By Jodi Picoult

4 stars

As a Shakespeare nerd I really enjoyed this novel. I like the alternating time lines and the commentary about artist erasure.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

By Taylor Jenkins Reid

4 stars

Another book recommended by a student. Not my usual drama but I was captivated by the old Hollywood narrative and the scandals of the many marriages. Definitely some moments that I wasn't expecting and hurt to read about.
From Blood and Ash

By Jennifer Armentrout

4 stars

I really enjoyed this fantasy novel. Enjoyed the 'damsel' character who had a lot of agency and spunk. Did not see the plot twists coming
The undying of Obedience Wellrest

By Nicholas Bowling

4 stars

Part Frankenstein, part Romeo and Juliet. An easy and enjoyable read.
The Grimmelings

By Rachael King

4 stars

A student recommendation. It was a slow start but I enjoyed the overall narrative, with the malicious kelpie storyline feeling very similar to the works of other folklore based writers. The New Zealand setting and Scottish history as well as the interesting vocabulary linked to the wider story made for an interesting read.
Shooting Stars

By Brian Falkner

4 stars

A re-read in preparation for teaching. I really enjoy the diary style narrative with the interspersed stories, poems, lists and transcripts. The ending breaks my heart.
The Fog

By Brooke Hardwick

4 stars

A slow start but a fascinating read with slow revelations and wild plot twists.
The Storm of Echoes

By Christelle Dabos

3 stars

An ambitious but not entirely satisfying end to the series. Complicated plot elements that reminded me of the film Tenet.
It Ends With Us

By Colleen Hoover

3 stars

After seeing the film and having students talk about this book for the last few years I finally gave in and read it. A confronting glimpse into the psychology of women in unhealthy relationships.
The Memory of Babel

By Christelle Dabos

4 stars

The third installment in the Mirror Visitor series was slightly slower to get into with a change of location but overall an interesting and thought-provoking read.
The Missing of Clairdelune

By Christelle Dabos

4 stars

A compelling second installment of the Mirror Visitor series. Reminded me of Tamora Pierce novels.
A Winter's Promise

By Christelle Dabos

4 stars

A re-read from a few years ago now that the rest of the series is available in English. Interesting world-building with an intriguing narrative and compelling ending. Can't wait to read book 2.
A Court of Silver Flames

By Sarah J. Maas

3 stars

I enjoyed exploring this world through the POV of two different characters but wished there was a greater focus on the ongoing war and power struggle.
Wicked

By Gregory Maguire

2 stars

I struggled with Wicked. While I enjoyed the political commentary throughout, I struggled with the frequent changes in narrative POV and chronology, and found some of the ambiguity in the plot frustrating. Very different from the musical for those who were hoping for the same story
The Spare Room

By Andrea Bartz

2 stars

I found the second half of the book (mystery / thriller) more interesting than the first half (romance)
The Daughter of the Forest

By Juliet Marillier

5 stars

The first Marillier book I ever read - re-reading it for the first time in 5 years and I noticed a number of subtle plot points that had escaped me previously
Long Time Gone

By Charlie Donlea

4 stars

Reminded me of Bones-style police/forensic duo solving mysterious and thrilling crimes. An intriguing read.
The Summer Dare

By Joanna Dodd

3 stars

An interesting crime thriller about friendship and secrets.
A Court of Frost and Starlight

By Sarah J Maas

3 stars

While enjoyable this book felt unnecessary. The series could have ended at book 3.
Heart's Blood

By Juliet Marillier

5 stars

This is one of my favourite books by Marillier. I reread it frequently. The magic and mystery of the narrative never fails to capture my imagination.
The Future

By Naomi Alderman

4 stars

As a fan of The Power I equally enjoyed this book. Some of the tech-focus lost me at times but the overall narrative with flash backs and flash forward and puzzle pieces was very compelling.
The Things We Do To Our Friends

By Heather Darwent

2 stars

This was a fascinating and jarring read - interesting plot pertaining to female rage and nature vs nurture
The Midnight Library

By Matt Haig

4 stars

The start was a bit morbid but it was quite inspiring and hopeful by the end.
Legacy

By Whiti Hereaka

3 stars

Interesting body-swap-through-time premise with an ending open to interpretation.
Better the Blood

By Michael Bennett

5 stars

Compelling and anxiety inducing from beginning to end.
Sense and second-degree murder

By Tirzah Price

3 stars
Pride and Premeditation

By Tizrah Price

3 stars
Falling into Rarohenga

By Steph Matuku

3 stars
A Court of Wings and Ruin

By Sarah J Maas

4 stars
My Sister, The Serial Killer

By Oyinkan Braithwaite

4 stars

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