Op zoek naar een boek met een X kwam ik deze tegen in de collectie van de bibliotheek. Hoofdpersoon Amber moet met verschillende anderen zien te ontsnOp zoek naar een boek met een X kwam ik deze tegen in de collectie van de bibliotheek. Hoofdpersoon Amber moet met verschillende anderen zien te ontsnappen met individuele opdrachten. Arie heeft ze bij elkaar gebracht en waarom? En wat heeft het te maken met dingen waar Amber mee worstelt? Goede thriller voor bovenbouw middelbare school met actuele onderwerpen....more
Dit is het vierde boek in de serie. Voor mij begon dit boek sterk, maar het laatste kwart van het verhaal landde bij mij niet zo lekker. Dat zal vast Dit is het vierde boek in de serie. Voor mij begon dit boek sterk, maar het laatste kwart van het verhaal landde bij mij niet zo lekker. Dat zal vast komen omdat ik de doelgroep niet ben. Daarom heb ik mijn 3,5 ster naar boven afgerond....more
I was looking for a light read after finishing a serious nonfiction book and this book fitted the bill.
Lexie is a small town newspaper editor with a I was looking for a light read after finishing a serious nonfiction book and this book fitted the bill.
Lexie is a small town newspaper editor with a great sense for things being off, a vivid imagination, an obsession for the local head of police and the ability to communicate with ghosts. In this book, all of those attributes play a role. ...more
For me, a girl born in the last quarter of the 20th century, wanting to be a doctor when grown up was a reasonable dream, which I accomplished. But foFor me, a girl born in the last quarter of the 20th century, wanting to be a doctor when grown up was a reasonable dream, which I accomplished. But for the women in this book, this was not the case. It's because of these brave, smart, stubborn and persistent women that medicine has changed for the better.
Ik geloof dat YA-horror niet echt mijn genre is. Het verhaal gaat over hoogbegaafde leerlingen op een school waar rare dingen gebeuren en er leerlingeIk geloof dat YA-horror niet echt mijn genre is. Het verhaal gaat over hoogbegaafde leerlingen op een school waar rare dingen gebeuren en er leerlingen sterven. Op zich zit het plot goed in elkaar. ...more
I picked this one up for the sweet and spicy reading challenge. I did love the STEM part and the description of academia, but I wasn’t as fon3.5 stars
I picked this one up for the sweet and spicy reading challenge. I did love the STEM part and the description of academia, but I wasn’t as fond of the way the NSFW-sections of this book were described. Also, Elsie is a bit too submissive to be relatable as a main character. I...more
When Poppy and Alex meet, they seem to have nothing in common. But as they get to know each other they decide to take a Summer break together each yeaWhen Poppy and Alex meet, they seem to have nothing in common. But as they get to know each other they decide to take a Summer break together each year. This book is filled with the twelve year buildup to one particular summer. I liked the clear labelling of the different timeframes. ...more
This is a very special book. I liked it very much.
What if books were truly magical? So you wouldn't just be transferred to other places in your mind, This is a very special book. I liked it very much.
What if books were truly magical? So you wouldn't just be transferred to other places in your mind, but you could physically visit them just by thinking about the door leading there... In this book, there is a book that can do that and so much more, and lots of other special books. I'm not going to write more because I don't want to spoiler anything. Just go and read it, especially if you like books with some magic and some science, "good versus evil but what is good anyway"-vibes, mystery or books that make your head spin....more
I like this book just as much as I liked the first book about Molly the maid. Another sudden death in the hotel means Molly and her friends are once aI like this book just as much as I liked the first book about Molly the maid. Another sudden death in the hotel means Molly and her friends are once again looking for clues. ...more
First book of 2025! This series is a weird one for me. I'm usually not a fan of cosy mysteries nor books involving ghosts, but somehow I'm hooked on thFirst book of 2025! This series is a weird one for me. I'm usually not a fan of cosy mysteries nor books involving ghosts, but somehow I'm hooked on the adventures of Lucky Lexie. This third novel was no exception. I'm curious to see where the next book will lead Lexie, because I guess there will be romantic involvement with at least one of the other regular characters. I'm not sure who......more