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  • The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

    By Taylor Jenkins Reid
    5 stars

    I enjoyed the interweaving of the timelines throughout the story, and how it was framed through each husband. I can't speak to how a person belonging to the pride community might feel about this representation of what it might have been like to simply exist in a time not tolerant of you living your life, but this work helping me to understand the privilege it is to be open about who I love.

  • The Guest List

    By Lucy Foley
    3 stars

    This was my third back to back thriller, and perhaps that's why this one feels less good than the first two. I felt it was a bit more predictable, although I enjoyed the multiple POVs and the interweaving of the storylines.

  • Verity

    By Colleen Hoover
    5 stars

    This is the first Colleen Hoover book that I found myself enjoying throughout the read. I had almost given up on her as an author, not that there's anything wrong with her style of writing and characterisation choices (just not my cup of tea), but I'm so glad a friend recommended I read this one. I sincerely hope she writes more novels like Verity.

  • The Girl in the Mirror

    By Rose Carlyle
    5 stars

    I could not put this book down. Definitely did not see all of the twists coming. Cannot believe that this is a debut novel, written with the skill of someone who has written tens of novels.

  • The Cantankerous Molly Darling

    By Alvy Carragher
    3 stars

    A light hearted enjoyable read about Molly and her chickens as well as her family. Clearly aimed at a younger age group, it was well written and rather funny, I enjoyed the literary homage of each chicken's name.

  • Sense and Sensibility

    By Jane Austen
    4 stars

    Always a joy to return to Austen, this was my third reading of Sense and Sensibility but I think my first this side of 20. I admire the way Edward Ferrars and Colonel Brandon are described in line with the POV of the Dashwoods, so when first introduced their descriptions greatly differ from nearer the end of the novel. I greatly empathise with Elinor and find myself relating to her experiences as an elderly sister with much sympathy.

  • Divine Might

    By Natalie Haynes
    4 stars

    A delightful read by Natalie Haynes. Adore her podcasts and so was indulgent on my vacation as to pick up her latest work. Whilst it was nothing particularly new to a classics major, I enjoyed dipping back into Greek mythology and learning about different versions of the narratives concerning goddesses that I had not been exposed to before. Interwoven with references to modern cinema and literary homages throughout various periods in history, Haynes does not fail to keep you engaged and turning the page in this concise yet thorough examination of Greek goddesses.

  • The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

    By Suzanne Collins
    4 stars

    Thought it was about time after numerous reminders from my partner it was the only book he'd read that I hadn't. I enjoyed the inner monologue of Snow and contrasting that to the film portrayal, finding it made him an infinitely more complex, compelling and ultimately selfish character.

  • Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I & II

    By J K Rowling
    3 stars

    Finally got round to reading the play, and it was fine if a bit unnecessary to develop the story. I didn't like how Rowling chose to take Hermione and make her overworked, lacklustre, and illogical - felt like a departure from the character. Similarly, I didn't like how Ron lost his ambition, not in being driven but in standing out from his brothers, and whilst it is somewhat understandable to have him take over Wizard Wheezes when Fred dies, I don't feel it did justice to his character. Also was not a fan of Harry and where he ended up - how Rowling could write Order of the Phoenix and demonstrate how natural a teacher Harry was and then set him up as Head of Magical Enforcement is beyond me.

  • Flight of the Fantail

    By Steph Matuku
    4 stars

    Hatchet meets Gone in this chilling NZ authored novel. Enjoyable, if a little difficult to keep track of all the characters to start with. Was difficult to put down, fast but appropriately paced. The alien plot line felt undeveloped, but maybe the point was to not fully understand why the spaceship was there or how everything worked, like the characters didn't.

  • The Secret Midwife

    By Soraya Lane
    5 stars

    Couldn't put the book down! Fell in love with Emilia, Aleksy, and Lena - well written, thoughtfully developed characters, and a somewhat new story for a horrific period in history that has been extensively written about. Heart wrenching and thoroughly worthwhile.

  • Collide

    By Bal Khabra
    3 stars

    A cheesy light hearted read about a girl and guy falling for each other. Nothing much to it but was an enjoyable enough fluffy read but not really worth more than three stars.

  • The Ashes & The Star-cursed King

    By Carissa Broadbent
    3 stars

    The sequel builds on the first novel in a convincing way that solidly follows the highs of its predecessor. It does jump around a little and struggles to find a strong storyline beyond Oraya finding out her true self, but doesn't really develop the characters further with much depth beyond the realisation that each of the MC's are in love with the other.

  • Niho Taniwha

    By Melanie Riwai-Couch
    5 stars

    A thoroughly enjoyable and confronting read regarding how to best support our Māori ākonga and in turn how to truly support all learners.

  • The Serpent and the Wings of Night

    By Carissa Broadbent
    4 stars

  • Reminders of Him

    By Colleen Hoover
    3 stars

  • The Viscount Who Loved Me

    By Julia Quinn
    3 stars

  • Iron Flame

    By Rebecca Yarros
    4 stars

  • The Song of Achilles

    By Madeline Miller
    3 stars

  • Hannah & Huia

    By Charlotte Lobb
    5 stars

  • Fourth Wing

    By Rebecca Yaros
    4 stars

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