![]() I was judging Mafi pretty hard for the fact that both Adam and Warner, BOTH LOVE INTERESTS, just happen to be able to touch Juliette, when no one else can. So, while I’m not impressed, the book did keep me entertained, so I think there was sufficient forward motion offered by the drama to keep the minimal plot from being a huge drawback for me.Īlso, here’s where I’ll start passing out some props. Unravel Me does a bit better, but it’s mostly a bunch of interaction with the occasional battle or something as everyone remembers there probably should have been a plot in there somewhere. I’m down for powers, and the world building’s no worse than what I’ve come to expect from YA dystopian, so, as long as everything else is fairly solid, oh well.Īgain, plot isn’t necessarily the strong point of this series, at least so far. But, like with the first go-round, I really don’t care too much. What’s causing the powers? Hell if I know. ![]() What caused this world? There’s no more on that. Anyway, I really don’t feel like I know too much more about the world than I did in Shatter Me. Of course, let’s be honest, the dystopian stuff was totally not what the series is most about. The world building remains pretty minimal. Now let’s break it down.Īlright, I’m following the formatting from my Shatter Me review, which just happens to put the weaker stuff for this book up front. With Unravel Me, everything isn’t fixed, but a lot of my issues were addressed, and I had a great time reading the book. As you all know (or can find out if so inclined), I didn’t loathe Shatter Me, but I wasn’t really impressed either. In fact, I would like to hold up this review as proof that I go into books with an open mind, and not with my decision all set. ![]() Kumkum often reads two to three books at a time, selecting from various genres including mysteries and thrillers, relationship fiction, contemporary and historical fiction, memoirs, and non-fiction.SURPRISE! You’re all (well, those of you who know me well anyway) looking at my rating and going “what the eff? I came here for a ranty review this is a prank, right?” Nope, it’s not a prank. For more, read the sequel, The Book Woman's Daughter. Will it make a difference? Expect this powerful narrative to captivate you with its well-crafted characters, vivid depiction of life's challenges, and rich historical backdrop, leaving a lasting impression even after the final page. A local doctor offers a treatment to change her skin colour. Nicknamed "Blue" due to her medical condition of blue skin, she yearns for acceptance and love but faces violence and distaste. Set in Appalachia during the Depression, Cussy Mary, known as the Bookwoman, loves her job as a Packhorse Librarian, delivering books to people with limited means in remote areas. The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson is a real heart-tugger. Ali.īorrow Much Ado About Nada by Uzma Jalaluddin Some of her favourite authors are Marissa Meyer, S.A. Occasionally, she'll dive into contemporary fiction when she needs to return to Earth after visiting epic fantasy worlds. Mehr loves young adult fantasy and science fiction-dystopian novels. I loved the South-Asian Canadian representation! It's the perfect stay-cation read, set in familiar places in a diverse Toronto community. This story is a beautifully written romance with diverse, relatable, and funny characters. Nada and Baz already know each other and have a complicated past. Her best friend, Haleema, is getting married, and she takes Nada to a convention for a "girls' weekend," but she wants to introduce her to her fiance's brother, Baz. Nada is an engineer who is at the cusp of 30 and unmarried. I don't usually read a lot of contemporary fiction, especially not romance, but this one had me turning the page. She is currently listening to Jody Wilson-Raybould's "Indian" in the Cabinet via OverDrive's Libby app.īorrow 8 Lives of a Century-old Trickster by Mirinae LeeĪ Jane Austen Retelling with a Muslim Twist! I was eager to read Much Ado About Nada by Uzma Jalaluddin this year. It left me pondering the saying, "We are the stories we tell ourselves."Īndrea has recently delved into true crime podcasts and self-narrated audiobooks. Unsettling and touching, subtly humorous and horrifying, this emotional roller coaster captivated me while I tried to unravel fact from fiction. I was captivated by the unique storytelling and the complex and charming main character inspired by Lee's great-aunt, one of the oldest women to escape from North Korea alone. Each chapter details her eight interconnected 'lives,' giving insight into women's experiences in violent and war-torn 20th-century Korea. Mook, an older woman living near the North Korean border. Fans of historical fiction and tales of love and war will enjoy the story of an obituarist chronicling the life of Mrs. I recently came across Mirinae Lee's debut novel, 8 Lives of a Century-old Trickster.
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