Collectors edition of red rising which is the start of an epic 6 book space opera series.
A modern space opera similar to the sun eater series (but not as bleak) a great start of the series about classism with a bit of the of the school troupe in. Overall great read and the deluxe edition looks great. Hopefully they will do the rest of the series
I didn't enjoy it, but was determined to finish but fail to understand why it is regarded as a classic.
My first thought is that it is refreshing to have a couple who actually communicates.
The whole series is amazing. I'm really glad the publisher did a reprint so I can have a copy at home.
Wow!! What a fantastic author. I have really enjoyed this story. It keeps you on your toes and very hard to put down. If you enjoy crime, suspense and corrupt people then this book is for you. This is first of two books with Cyrus Haven.
A harrowing tale from the second world war - based on a true story,
reads as fiction. Was a regular visitor to the New Zealand Bestsellers
list last year.. read with care and best not in one sitting.
Cat Dragon is an adorable, whimsical adventure, perfect for readers who love to cozy up with a cup of tea and a good book.
The cover is just as charming as the story inside, bursting with magical delights like talking pumpkins, quirky creatures, and of course, utterly adorable cat dragons.
If youโre looking for your next cozy fantasy, or simply want a book thatโs light, heartwarming, and fun, I highly recommend Cat Dragon as your next read!
I was a little worried I had gotten a bit carried away with this and over-estimated my puzzle ability. Thankfully it was not nearly as overwhelming as I first thought. Its a great puzzle to start you off if you normally do easier or smaller puzzles yet not so easy you'll be bored. The different shades of the same colours is surprisingly tricky and keeps you thinking. Definitely one of my favourite puzzle purchases, took a few days of coming back to but you could also smash it out in one day if you've got nothing else to do.
This sat in my Wishlist for a year. I assumed it would be like the Martian but I was very wrong.
This stands on its own with fantastic characters and a story thatโs enjoyable every step of the way.
Ryan Gosling has his work cut out for him.
This was just pure FUN. I loved the romance, I loved the book club, I loved the funny moments that had me laughing out loud and the little tender moments too. Cannot wait to read Book 2!
Iโve only made one game so far but it turned out to be really cool and really fun. I also think itโs cool how itโs written by carol vorderman who I know from countdown and taskmaster. I like the illustrations and itโs very clear to understand what to do. Iโve learned much from this book and I canโt wait to learn even more.
Iโve really been enjoying this book. Iโve loved learning about the characters and Iโve sat and read it for quite a while heaps of times. I also love that it gives me some spoilers for the movies I havenโt seen which Iโm really looking forward to watching. This book is incredible.
The story of Hansel and Gretel has been told to us in many different ways in the past. This book, โHansel and Gretelโ by Stephen King has to be one of the best I've read in my life so far.
The illustrations by Maurice Sandak in this book add to the story. Readers will love seeing the pictures and I think they really captured the essence of this age old story.
I like this story because it's about young kids outsmarting adults in the best ways possible. Gretelโs dreams represent a symbol of hope, and I like that they were angels.
I would recommend this book for kids and adults of all ages.
I absolutely adored it. Itโs poetic, romantic, beautiful. It both kept me wanting more and forced me to pause, to savour the taste of what Iโd just read. I finished it less than an hour ago and Iโm already thinking about when I will re-read it; but also thinking about all the people I want to lend it to so I can share my love for it with them.
I loved this book. This is a great series for anyone into adventure, fantasy, friendship and family with a touch of romance thrown in. I read all three books in a week while on holiday. Highly recommend.
Contains everything I wanted it for. Has both Italian to English and English to Italian but the font is a bit small for these old eyes
As a long-time Brene fan I had high hopes for Strong Ground and I havenโt been disappointed. Iโm loving thr real world insights from her work with thr Dare to Lead material over the last 8 years. A must read for all Brene fans.
Excellent quality puzzle - sturdy box, bonus poster, sturdy puzzle pieces that have a linen like textured finish. The unique shapes make the puzzle a great challenge.
Being a dog lover, I could relate to the stories in this book.
Enjoyed the photos and illustrations
Have recommended the book to friends.
Look forward to book 4.
I picked up Are You Mad At Me after a particularly frustrating evening of overthinking where I decided that things needed to change. Iโm constantly fighting the urge to ask people in my life if theyโre unhappy with me for any reason, so itโs refreshing to read a book from an author and therapist whoโs been through the exact same thing! She details what the fawn response is within our fight/flight/freeze reactions, and how different types of dysfunctional home environments can cause someone to live their adult life in people-pleasing mode. Iโm not finished yet - but the tips Iโve picked up already about how to change our mindsets and innate reactions have been very informative. Iโm looking forward to not caring about anyoneโs opinions! (or maybe not, but Iโll try to stick to overthinking in moderation :)
Reading this book focused my awareness of the personality traits that drive people to seek power and cling to it, and the importance of systems, checks and balances to protect against corruption - both in others and in ourselves. While it can be read through the lens of political leadership, its insights feel just as relevant closer to home in everyday business and organisations. Corruptible is a thoughtful, oftentimes unsettling read about how power really works and why good intentions are not enough. Recommended for anyone curious about how power dynamics play out in the real world.
This was my first T Kingfisher but I know it won't be my last because I absolutely loved reading this fantasy about mirrors and poison and a kingdom shrouded in mystery. Anja was an amazing main character who didn't feel like she ticked any of the usual tropes and was fun to follow. There's a romance storyline but it's not the whole thing and there's nothing explicit for those who like their fantasy a little less spicy. The mysteries had me hooked and the magic will haunt me for the foreseeable future. Highly recommend giving this a try!
I love Elizabeth Gilbert's writing and the vulnerability of sharing this story with us. It won't be for everyone but through the lens of her relationship with her partner Rayya in the last years of Rayya's life, Elizabeth shares wisdom through her learnings about addiction, relationships with addicts, and her own toxic patterns of codependency. As always there is a magic and a hopefulness in her writing and her reflections on the human experience, and a chance for us all to look at the ways we might be living unconsciously and putting our own trauma onto others. Beautifully crafted, I could barely put it down.
This was so fun - a fast paced neighbourhood novel where our main character is a wife and a mother with a plan to improve the state of things drastically through some rather unusual and extreme measures, often involving murder. Its a thriller but one which is funny and stressful at the same time. Our main character is bizarre and it's a strange experience being in her head throughout but hard to put down. I can absolutely see this being made into a hit TV series.
Say You Swear is one of those books that sneaks up on you and suddenly youโre emotionally invested, slightly heartbroken, and refusing to put it down.
Itโs packed with all the good stuff โ first love, friends to lovers, sports romance, and that messy, beautiful journey of growing up and figuring out what you actually deserve. The characters felt real and easy to love (minus one obvious problem person โ you know who ๐).
But letโs talk about the heartbreak because wow. This story doesnโt just tug at your heart, it full-on yanks it. Different kinds of heartbreak, too โ the quiet kind, the painful kind, and the kind that makes you stare at the wall for a minute after reading.
It was emotional, romantic, and completely addictive. A solid 4-star read for me and absolutely worth the hype if you love romance with depth and feels. 10/10 would cry again.
