I enjoyed this one more than the first, which I think is mainly due to Nick's storyline being more prominent as he is probably my favourite character,I enjoyed this one more than the first, which I think is mainly due to Nick's storyline being more prominent as he is probably my favourite character, as well as Professer Pendleton's class. I do find it hard to remember everything necessary for these books as there are so many characters who all have powers, it feels impossible to remember what everyone's power is. But also there are so many things that are just mentioned briefly once only to become very important later on and yet never be described properly again, so I'm stuck with gaps of information because there's too much information in these books to comb through which I think is a major writing flaw. I will finish the series, as I said last time, and I am beginning to become more interested in certain characters and what will happen to them next....more
I absolutely loved this book, it's probably one of my favourites from this year. It was written so well and I loved the glimpses into Frances' teenage I absolutely loved this book, it's probably one of my favourites from this year. It was written so well and I loved the glimpses into Frances' teenage life, I found that I really related to her, especially her relationship with Emily. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because there were a few sections where I felt a little lost and that I was missing something or not understanding it properly. Overall, it was a phenomenal book....more
**spoiler alert** This is easily one of my favourite books now. I was thoroughly enthralled. The writing was convivial and also descriptive in a way I**spoiler alert** This is easily one of my favourite books now. I was thoroughly enthralled. The writing was convivial and also descriptive in a way I don't think I have seen before. It was a masterclass in human nature, characters and how we operate. My one criticism is that I don't quite understand how Lana became so frightened from seeing Elliot's notebook, afterall, they had been discussing, essentially, it's contents the night before. Nevertheless, I shall be recommending this book a lot. The twists were shocking and yet each made sense as you uncovered more and more of each character and their motives. Character is fate, afterall....more
**spoiler alert** I was a bit disappointed in this book. It had the same reason for murder as Genesis, as well as the same method of picking the victim**spoiler alert** I was a bit disappointed in this book. It had the same reason for murder as Genesis, as well as the same method of picking the victims. However, the twist at the end that Isabella was pregnant was a good one....more
Jamie was a sick sick man omg I didn't love the regional slang and found some parts confusing but it was a good bookJamie was a sick sick man omg I didn't love the regional slang and found some parts confusing but it was a good book...more
**spoiler alert** I just adore this series. Although I am still confused how the killer managed to make sure that Geoffrey took the poisoned coffee cap**spoiler alert** I just adore this series. Although I am still confused how the killer managed to make sure that Geoffrey took the poisoned coffee capsule?...more
I was expecting this to be a lot better than it was. I've been wanting to read it for years and feel somewhat let down.I was expecting this to be a lot better than it was. I've been wanting to read it for years and feel somewhat let down....more
**spoiler alert** I didn't come away from this book with any big revelations or miraculous thoughts like I thought I might I did find it interesting, **spoiler alert** I didn't come away from this book with any big revelations or miraculous thoughts like I thought I might I did find it interesting, however. Especially as the main character is unlikeable in nature and yet relatable with his thoughts regarding ingsoc. He has horrible views towards women and seems to have no issues with most morals. I believe he was made to be unlikeable in this way, and yet a protagonist that you cannot help but hope excels the world he is in. I thought it rather clever. I did think and hope that O'brien would be on their side though and was rather shocked to find out he wasn't. Whilst reading, I also realised that this book is also the origin of the phrase "room 101", not just "big brother" which I find rather remarkable. Two well-known and frequently used quotes in modern days stemming from the same exact place is very cool. I also loved how much Orwell used the word "literally"! It's very full-circle haha Overall, it was a good read!...more
It was okay. Nothing special. I disliked the character of Momoko but I loved Satoru. I hope to be like him when I am his age. It was a peaceful book buIt was okay. Nothing special. I disliked the character of Momoko but I loved Satoru. I hope to be like him when I am his age. It was a peaceful book but it felt lacking in areas. I also found the hugging scene in the bath very uncomfortable....more
**spoiler alert** I ADORED this book. I love the style of writing where it is almost biographical and almost in the present. Sam was my favourite char**spoiler alert** I ADORED this book. I love the style of writing where it is almost biographical and almost in the present. Sam was my favourite character, through and through as I understand his views on being disabled. As I neared the end, I began to become worried that it would turn into a romance for Sam and Sadie but I am proud to report; it did not. It truly is a tale of remarkable friendship. One that will always be there no matter how many years they are apart. There is few books where friendship is the key theme....more
**spoiler alert** I rather enjoyed this. I did think it would stick truer to the carol, like 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie did with th**spoiler alert** I rather enjoyed this. I did think it would stick truer to the carol, like 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie did with the nursery rhyme. I enjoyed the story of class and the rich helping the rich. I did see it coming that Audrey was a killer, although not Sam, so props for that! Overall, I enjoyed it thoroughly....more
**spoiler alert** I knew the list would come from the interwoven story so I kind of guessed the twist, just didn't realise it was Tom as the narrator **spoiler alert** I knew the list would come from the interwoven story so I kind of guessed the twist, just didn't realise it was Tom as the narrator of them....more
**spoiler alert** Perhaps one of my favourite books. I was practically in tears during the final chapters. Their love was so pure. This is the 'Romeo a**spoiler alert** Perhaps one of my favourite books. I was practically in tears during the final chapters. Their love was so pure. This is the 'Romeo and Juliet' that they should teach in schools. They died for each other and mourned each other....more
**spoiler alert** I love all of Stuart's writing. I preferred the character of Mungo more to Shuggie from the preview book. I love Mungo and James and**spoiler alert** I love all of Stuart's writing. I preferred the character of Mungo more to Shuggie from the preview book. I love Mungo and James and I'm going to believe that they did run away together since the ending was left open. I did think that James was dead for a while though. I love how this book is written in Scots. It makes it so enjoyable for me to read....more
**spoiler alert** This is the first time I've been able to guess any of Cavanagh's twists. I got the baby switch right! As always, the book was amazing**spoiler alert** This is the first time I've been able to guess any of Cavanagh's twists. I got the baby switch right! As always, the book was amazing and well paced. Cavanagh doesn't shy away from killing off characters you think might be important....more
**spoiler alert** I loved the way it kept cutting between the different rooms and what each person was doing. Made it feel like a TV show. I also love**spoiler alert** I loved the way it kept cutting between the different rooms and what each person was doing. Made it feel like a TV show. I also loved how everyone was entangled in webs of secrets that bled out as the story progressed. However, as soon as the focus was put on the guests as suspects, I knew it must have been one of the actors. And as soon as the bottle of whiskey was mentioned I worked out that Claire was, in fact, Lily's mother. Parts seemed easy to work out whilst others I couldn't have guessed at. Although I do wish we learned more about Carl. He seemed like a good character who was only used as a victim. Would love to have known more about him. Just realised I read this book in four days, I am very proud. Overall, I loved the way the book was written....more
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