Stars and Smoke by Marie Lu is a fast-paced thriller that kept me entertained from page one. While I was hesitant about the premise of a pop star turned secret agent at first, this one ended up being a lot of fun, and the main characters have such an entertaining dynamic. Fans of the spy genre, superstar characters, and the enemies to lovers trope will not want to miss this first instalment in Marie Lu’s latest series. Continue reading
Royal Blood by Aimée Carter is a thriller with a royal twist. Following the King of England’s secret American daughter, this one contains scandals, secrets, and a strong main character who finds herself as a suspect in a murder investigation. Fans of fast-paced mysteries and all things royalty will not want to miss this one. Continue reading
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas is a book that is a gripping YA political story inspired by the Black Lives Matter Movement. It adeptly explores racial injustice in a thought-provoking and meaningful way. The Hate U Give is a story that centralizes around a young woman named Starr and depicts her struggles with racism and police brutality. This is an essential YA novel that shockingly examines the flaws in our society and will educate its readers about race and systemic racism. Continue reading
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a book that follows a girl who has been sent away from her family during WWII. This historical fiction book is a heartbreaking and beautifully written story that explores the themes of love, literacy, and power. This book review of The Book Thief is spoiler-free, but there is also an interesting twist to the story. Zusak uses Death as a narrator which, gives the plot an intriguing concept. Continue reading