Here are some mini-reviews of a few recent books I’ve read, so take a peek! Let’s get started!
Dividing Eden by by Joelle Charbonneau
Publication: June 6th, 2017 by HarperTeen
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Thank you to HarperTeen for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review.
I loved Joelle’s THE TESTING trilogy, so I was immensely excited to start this new series. I was pretty impressed by the competition plot, and I’m looking forward to reading the next installment.
I really enjoyed reading from the perspectives of Carys and Andreus, partly because each of them had vices and secrets that were very interesting to read about, and partly because I didn’t know for whom to root. I’m still shook over the ending, and I’m definitely itching to get my hands on the next book.
Do I recommend? Definitely! While I didn’t necessarily feel it, I know other reviewers thought that there was quite a bit of info-dumping. Nonetheless, I still enjoyed it!
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
Publication: May 30th 2017 by Delacorte Press
Rating: 3.5/5 stars
Thank you to Delacorte Press for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review.
I was incredibly excited when I was approved for a galley for this new release—I hadn’t read a mystery/thriller novel in a while but I had been watching many drama/mystery shows recently.
I don’t want to spoil anything, but I was sucked in as soon as I read the first page. Reminiscent of Pretty Little Liars, this novel revolves around the lives of a few students, plagued by a stalker-like character knowing their darkest and dirtiest secrets. I enjoyed the idea of The Breakfast Club & murder mystery combined, and I thought the ending was very creative, something I did not see at all. If you enjoy murder mystery/drama shows, like Psych or Monk, I definitely recommend this one. The only reservation I have is that the multi-perspective chapters just felt all the same, all of the characters seemed to have the same voice.
Do I recommend? Yes! I thought the murder mystery was incredibly creative, and it’s sure to make you read way past your bedtime.
Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley
Publication: June 6th 2017 by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Rating: 3/5 stars
Thank you to Knopf for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review.
I didn’t know what to expect when I picked this contemporary up, but I was pretty enamored with it by the time I was finished.
The plot revolves around Henry and Rachel, when Rachel returns to the city after the death of her brother. I found the romance and tangled love ties to be pretty interesting to read, and the grief that Rachel felt was tangible. I also loved the idea of the Letter Library, and the snippets of letters passed back and forth through the books in Henry’s family’s bookshop.
Do I recommend? Yes. Although some of the parts in this book were quite boring and bland, I found the plot revolving around grief and second chance love moving.
I’ve been thinking about picking up Dividing Eden. Good to know what I’m in for. Thanks for the review!
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No problem! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
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«Words in Deep Blue» was such a moving and emotional read for me. I absolutely loved it and want more of Cath Crowley books!
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I’m so happy you loved it! I’m itching for more too! 🙂
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i haven’t read any of these books, but the first 2 are high on my tbr! i’m glad dividing eden and one of us is lying met your expectations, i can’t wait to read them! i also dislike it when a book is written in multi povs, but they sound similar… it’s confusing 😀
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I hope you love them anyway! I’m not a huge fan of multi-POVs but the story was gripping anyway!
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All of these books are so high up on my TBR. Why can’t I read books simultaneously?
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Honestly, ME TOO.
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I haven’t read any of these books, but I really want to read Words in Deep Blue! I’ve also been thinking about Joelle’s new book, because THAT LOOKS LIKE BLOOD TO ME ON THE COVER and I like dark things. (Hahaha I’m totally not evil.)
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Ahhhh, lol! I hope you love both of them! 😀
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The first two I definitely want to read! Glad you enjoyed all of these for the most part. Thanks for the reviews 🙂
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Thank you! Hope you love them!
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I loved Dividing Eden too! I definitely didn’t think there was too much info-dumping either. And Carys is my new favorite heroine.
I want to read One of Us is Lying so bad! Glad you liked it too.
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So glad to hear that! I’m so excited to read the sequel! Hope you love One of Us is Lying! 🙂
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I just finished One of Us Is Lying, I liked the mystery, but I agree with you on the character voices all sounding the same.
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Glad you agree! 🙂
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