The first-person narrative and smooth, descriptive prose made immersing myself in this story really easy. I was also fascinated by the rich world filled with diverse creatures, magic and culture, even though I wished it had been better developed and incorporated into the story.
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THE BATTLE DRUM by Saara El-Arifi
Once again, a rich writing style with multiple points of view effortlessly brings this world and story to life. The intricate worldbuilding within this blew me away as it was gradually uncovered, layer by layer, like an onion. I may not have understood every detail, but I was deeply impressed by how every aspect, from the blood colours to the land, magic and creatures, was skillfully expanded.
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THE BLONDE IDENTITY by Ally Carter
Despite being easy to follow, I struggled to find the simplistic writing style captivating. In particular, the details and descriptions provided seemed lacking, especially for the action scenes. I also cringed at the blatant innuendos throughout the story and eventually could not stop myself from rolling my eyes.
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DIVINE RIVALS by Rebecca Ross
A captivating prose, vivid descriptions and dual points of view smoothly bring this story to life. I was also mesmerised by the fascinating world, with its gods, historical setting and creative elements like enchanted buildings and typewriters.
THAT MOMENT WHEN by Mo Gillian
The authentic, conversational writing style brilliantly captures the essence of Mo Gillian’s personality and makes this an easy read. Mo’s emotions and reflections are also smoothly infused into the story, keeping it heartwarming and engaging.
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SING ME TO SLEEP by Gabby Burton
Vivid descriptions and details smoothly bring this story and world to life. I also loved how the complex world-building was delivered in bite-sized pieces and merged with the unfolding story.
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GOOD BAD GIRL by Alice Feeney
I completely adored the rich, quotable prose and chapter-ending cliffhangers used in this book. Although I struggled slightly with the constantly shifting points of view (POVs), these are clearly marked and cleverly used to increase the scope and complexity of the story.
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ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAIN by Hannah Nicole Maeher
Writing: 🌟🌟
With a loose historical setting, random creatures and unexplained magical powers, the world-building in this story lacked the depth needed to make much of an impression on me. I also struggled to find the simplistic, fairytale-style narrative engaging, especially since the humour fused into it generally fell flat for me. Despite all this, there were some vivid scenes that stood out to me, and it was very satisfying to have dual points of view from both Evie and the Villain.
