Mini Reviews

Here I thought I'd share with you some mini reviews of books I've read recently that I don't feel like necessarily need a whole post of there own. 

Ash by Melinda Lo

Published 4th March 2010 by Hodder Children's

Star Rating - ***

Goodreads Challenge - 21/75

What I liked: The Cinderella retelling aspect, the inclusion of the fae as a take on The Fairy Godmother and the LGBTQIA+ relationship. 

What I didn't like: The predictable nature of the plot and the lack of development among the characters and their relationships.

Full Goodreads review can be found here. 

The Arsonist by Stephanie Oakes
Published 22nd August 2017 by Dial Books
Star Rating - ***
Goodreads Challenge - 24/50

What I liked: It's a duel perspective novel, there was an interesting mystery plot that kept me wanting to read, the stories from the different timelines came together well. 

What I didn't like: There wasn't anything really specific I can put my finger on that I can say I didn't like, it was just an okay story. Maybe it could of benefited from being a bit shorted but that's just me being picky. I think because I loved her first novel so much, it's one of my favourite books, that I had high hopes for this one and it just didn't quite reach the mark. 

The Shadow Year by Hannah Richell

Published 26th September 2013

Star Rating - ***

Goodreads Challenge - 26/50

What I liked: The duel timeline narrative, Lila's character and storyline in particular, the author did a great job at portraying emotions again, especially Lila's. 

What I didn't like: The characters from the 1980's storyline, they were flat and a bit annoying, there were some quite problematic elements within the 1980's storyline too particularly with Simon's character he was manipulating and controlling. 

Full Goodreads review can be found here.