Within a few pages, Amanda Foody had me eating out the palm of her hand as she did a phenomenal job establishing the tone and world of the story. Through her picturesque writing, the creative and complex world soon became my favourite part of this story. While the intricate details regarding the powers and family names were slightly confusing, even this could not lessen the appeal of the world Amanda creates.
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HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY by Bella Mackie
I could not get enough of the dark, satirical humour infused into the narrative. Even though I was not laughing out loud, the shade and snark provided a constant stream of entertainment.
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BOOK LOVERS by Emily Henry
Vivid and easy to follow, I cannot find any faults with the writing style. Not only does Emily Henry create an adorable setting with Sunshine Falls, but her ability to capture feelings and actions with words brings her characters to life.
JUNE 2022 Monthly Spotlight
Summer is coming!! So, to help get your summer 2022 reading list ready, here are some new releases for you to consider:
JustJJ’s Best Reads of 2021
Best Contemporary: Title: The Black Kids Author: Christina Hammonds Reed Best Mystery: Title: 56 days Author: Catherine Ryan Howard Click here for review Best Fantasy: Title: The Gilded Ones Author: Namina Forna Click here for review Best Romance: Title: The Unhoneymooners Author: Christina Lauren Click here for review 🌟ADDITIONAL AWARDS 🌟 Best Cover: Title: The Gilded Ones Author: Namina Forna Click here for review Best […]
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DIAL A FOR AUNTIES by Jesse Q. Sutanto
‘Dial A for Aunties’ was a light, fun read filled with lots of drama. Between the murder cover-up, rekindling romance and wedding chaos, there was certainly more than enough to keep me entertained!
NOVEMBER 2021 Monthly Spotlight
Not sure about you guys, but we simply cannot believe that there are only two months left in this year!! We know that as winter approaches with its cold winds and few hours of light, ’tis the season of reading slumps. Well, never fear! Below are some books coming out this month that might just keep those reading slumps away:
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STAY WITH ME by Ayobami Adebayo
4/5 Date of Completion: 14/02/2021 Whenever I think of ‘Stay with Me’, I am at a loss for words – in a good way! The unexpected twists and turns, relatable characters and unfolding story all come together to create a great read that I could not get enough of. I did not ask questions […]