A smooth, picturesque writing style weaves together multiple points of view to create an atmospheric story and unique world. However, I struggled to completely immerse myself in the third-person narrative, as this put the events of the story and characters at a distance.
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SWORD CATCHER by Cassandra Clare
A steady stream of descriptions and world-building information create a vivid picture of unfolding events and the elaborate world. However, the abundance of information made the writing style painfully unengaging and dragged the pace of the story down.
January 2024 Monthly Spotlight
Happy New Year!!
With so many promising January releases, 2024 is shaping up to be a great reading year! Numerous new releases caught my eye this month, but here are just a few that I am most excited about:
JustJJ’s Best Reads of 2023
Books Read: 51 Best Romance: Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola Best Fantasy: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Best Mystery: Five Survive by Holly Jackson Best Thriller: Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney Best Non-fiction: We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 🌟OTHER MEMORABLE READS:
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IN IT TO WIN IT by Sharon C. Cooper
The simple writing effortlessly creates a fun, easy read, and I found the alternating points of view (POV) very satisfying. However, much of the story is told instead of shown, making it less gripping.
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FORGED BY BLOOD by Ehigbor Okosun
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 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.
December 2023 Monthly Spotlight
It is finally December, and you know what this means – the countdown to Christmas and the new year has begun!! What better way to celebrate the festive season than to cosy up with one of these promising new releases:
