Truth be told, I started this book with low expectations and mid-level interest. ‘Thorn’ wasn’t a book that had fascinated me enough to be added to my ‘Want-to-read’ shelf nor had I come across a lot of excitement or hype surrounding it. This was a completely random acquisition, but boy am I glad I got it!
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RIVERS OF LONDON by Ben Aaronovitch
I often come across books from this series in the bookstores I frequent. For this reason, I had very high expectations prior to reading this first book in the seemingly popular and best-selling series.
“Questions would be asked. Answers would be ignored.”
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THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS by Chloe Gong
To anyone expecting a close retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, this book is not that. ‘These violent delights’ is a loose, loooooose, l-o-o-s-e (have I said LOOSE?) homage to the tale of Romeo and Juliet. Nevertheless, it is a refreshing blend of romance, mystery, history AND fantasy.
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GIRL, WOMAN, OTHER by Bernardine Evaristo
‘Girl, Woman, Other’ is a much-needed tribute to the lives and struggles of black women in Britain. Themes such as feminism and diversity are expertly presented through the depiction of women from different backgrounds, careers, ages, and sexuality.
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SUCH A FUN AGE by Kiley Reid
‘Such a Fun Age’ is an entertaining read that starts with a bang! Readers are quickly presented with an unpleasant scene that serves to capture our attention and set the scene for the rest of the book. Throw in Kiley Reid’s simple yet picturesque writing style, and, unsurprisingly, I was enthralled after reading a few chapters.
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THE ALCHEMIST by Paulo Coelho
‘The Alchemist’ is a book I would recommend all young adults read whilst transitioning to becoming full-fledged “adults”. I would also recommend it to anyone going through a mid, quarter, or any stage, life crisis as it might help with finding your place in the world.
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THE SILVERED SERPENTS by Roshani Chokshi
Well played Roshani, well played…
‘The Silvered Serpents’ picks up months after the events of the previous book. Our band of jolly thieves are not quite as jolly as they struggle to protect their battered hearts and make the most of what life has dealt their way.
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Simply Esther’s MY SISTER THE SERIAL KILLER by Oyinkan Braithwaite
I must start this review off by congratulating Oyinkan Braithwaite for the immense success she has achieved on her debut novel. Reminiscent of Chimamanda’s ‘Americanah’ in how it made me feel, the telling of black stories that go beyond the typical narrative is always so refreshing especially as an African in diaspora and this novel is no exception. I clearly remember sending my sister a screenshot of the cover and knowing that, I HAD TO READ THIS!
