Truth be told, the premise of a teenager resolving a five-year-old murder did not elicit much excitement from me. I expected ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ to be unrealistic, predictable and chock-full of cliques. However, this book surprised me by smashing its way through my low expectations to a spot as one of my favourite reads this year.
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CHAIN OF IRON by Cassandra Clare
‘Chain of Iron’ was one of my most anticipated books of 2021. Before reading it, I had absolutely no doubt that this book would be anything less than spectacular. Not once did it cross my mind that I may end up bored or disinterested given how much I loved the first book of this series. My only concern was whether I would be able to tolerate the emotional anguish I knew Cassandra Clare would dole out.
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THE MURDER ON THE LINKS by Agatha Christie
Attention ladies and gents! It is my utter pleasure to detail my thoughts on this impressive novel called ‘The Murder on the links’. This mystery masterpiece, written by the Queen of Crime herself, is clearly well thought out and skillfully executed.
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THE GILDED ONES by Namina Forna
As someone who is utterly shameless about her love for books with pretty covers, I must first mention that this book looks beautiful! The melanin POPPING on the cover plus the gold accents and the green edges have me completely mesmerised. To make things even better, this book proves to be far more than a pretty cover as it delivers great content.
JULY 2021 Monthly Spotlight
Just like that, here we are in July, seven months into 2021! We hope your reading goals have progressed just as quickly as this year seems to be going. Thankfully, summer is officially here so whether you’ll be taking a holiday abroad, a local staycation or simple break from the bustle of every day life, a good book is a much needed summer accessory. Why not start with our top picks of books coming out this month?
RELATIONSHIP GOALS: HOW TO WIN AT DATING, MARRIAGE, AND SEX by Michael Todd
As someone who was first introduced to Michael Todd through his ‘Relationship Goals’ sermon series, I was really excited when ‘Relationship Goals’ the book was announced. I knew I had to get my hands on the book to revisit the contents of the series.
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SERPENT & DOVE by Shelby Mahurin
‘Serpent & Dove’ captured my interest right from the start! There is no gradual introduction to the characters and world as the book quickly launches into some action. While this could be disorienting for some readers, I was fully enthralled by the amazing writing and fast pace within a few pages. Additionally, I swiftly became infatuated with the awesome character that is Louise le Blanc.
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ALL THE STARS AND TEETH by Adalyn Grace
There’s no denying that ‘All the Stars and Teeth’ is an entertaining, action-packed read. Even so, it could have been far more thrilling if it were not stuffed with various tropes associated with most young adult (YA) fantasy books. These tropes make the storyline painfully average and predictable.
