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madlovenovelist · 7 months

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Book Review – ‘A World Without Princes’ (#2 The School for Good and Evil) by Soman Chainani

A battle of the sexes… Genre: YA, Fantasy No. of pages: 433 After saving themselves and their fellow students from a life pitched against one another, Sophie and Agatha are back home again, living happily ever after. But life isn’t exactly a fairytale. When Agatha secretly wishes she’d chosen a different happy ending with Prince Tedros, the gates to the School for Good and Evil open once…

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madlovenovelist · 7 months

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Picture vs Page – The School for Good and Evil

I really enjoyed the novel by Soman Chainami, it has some great twists. I love that it had you questioning how the story would end right up to the final pages. Sophie and Agatha get a chance to develop organically with the plot unfolding incrementally, one reveal after another. I did feel the story was a tad too long. It could have been just as affective 50-100 pages shorter and would have…

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madlovenovelist · 8 months

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Book Review – ‘The Ship Avenged’ (#7 Brainship) by S. M. Stirling

A sci-fi franchise taken on by a new author who has no idea what they are doing. Genre: Science Fiction No. of pages: 364 It’s ten years later, and Joat, the eleven year old techno-demon from “The Ship Avenged,” is an adult herself, and by hook, crook, and blackmail (with an assist from Rand, her very own Artificial Intelligence), she’s become one of the youngest commercial ship owners in…

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madlovenovelist · 8 months

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Book Review – ‘Loveless’ (#10 Osemanverse) by Alice Oseman

Exploring the heart, and the different ways it can love. Genre: Y/A, Contemporary, LGBTQIA+ No. of pages: 433 It was all sinking in. I’d never had a crush on anyone. No boys, no girls, not a single person I had ever met. What did that mean? Georgia has never been in love, never kissed anyone, never even had a crush – but as a fanfic-obsessed romantic she’s sure she’ll find her person one…

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madlovenovelist · 1 year

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Book Review – ‘Boyfriend Material’ (#1 London Calling) by Alexis Hall

A clash of culture in this gay romantic romp… Genre: Contemporary, Romance, LGBT No. of pages: 425 Wanted:One (fake) boyfriend Practically perfect in every way Luc O’Donnell is tangentially–and reluctantly–famous. His rock star parents split when he was young, and the father he’s never met spent the next twenty years cruising in and out of rehab. Now that his dad’s making a comeback, Luc’s…

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madlovenovelist · 11 months

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Book Review – ‘Dreams of Gods and Monsters’ (#3 Daughter of Smoke and Bone) by Laini Taylor

Dimensions, monsters, angels, forbidden love… and a drawn-out ending. Genre: YA, Fantasy No. of pages: 613 What power can bruise the sky? Two worlds are poised on the brink of a vicious war. By way of a staggering deception, Karou has taken control of the chimaera’s rebellion and is intent on steering its course away from dead-end vengeance. The future rests on her. When the brutal angel…

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madlovenovelist · 11 months

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Book Review – ‘Undying’ (#2 Unearthed) by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

Uncovering alien secrets to save the human race! Genre: YA, Science Fiction No. of pages: 308 When Earth intercepts a message from a long-extinct alien race, it seems like the solution the planet has been waiting for. The Undying’s advanced technology has the potential to undo environmental damage and turn lives around, and Gaia, their former home planet, is a treasure trove waiting to be…

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madlovenovelist · 1 year

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Book Review – ‘Six of Crows’ (#1 Six of Crows) by Leigh Bardugo

Revisiting the Grishaverse with a magic heist and a mixed-bag of miscreants. Genre: YA, Fantasy No. of pages: 465 Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it off…

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madlovenovelist · 1 year

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Book Review – ‘A Complicated Love Story Set in Space’ by Shaun David Hutchinson

A space romance that didn’t sell the romance. Genre: Y/A, Science Fiction, LGBT, Romance No. of pages: 450 When Noa closes his eyes on Earth and wakes up on a spaceship called Qriosity just as it’s about to explode, he’s pretty sure things can’t get much weirder. Boy is he wrong. Trapped aboard Qriosity are also DJ and Jenny, neither of whom remember how they got onboard the ship. Together,…

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madlovenovelist · 1 year

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Book Review – ‘Love, Creekwood’ (#3.5 Simonverse) by Becky Albertalli

A glimpse into the future of Simon and his pals… Genre: Y/A, Contemporary, Romance, LGBT No. of pages: 128 It’s been more than a year since Simon and Blue turned their anonymous online flirtation into an IRL relationship, and just a few months since Abby and Leah’s unforgettable night at senior prom. Now the Creekwood High crew are first years at different colleges, navigating friendship and…

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madlovenovelist · 1 year

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Book Review – ‘Patternmaking for Fashion Design’ 4th Edition by Helen Joseph-Armstrong

An invaluable addition to my library that I uses often… Genre: Non-Fiction, Fashion, Design, Textbook No. of pages: 832 Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions, this hallmark book offers detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the essence of patternmaking. Hinging on a recurring theme that all designs are based on one or more of the…

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madlovenovelist · 1 year

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Book Review – ‘Prodigy’ (#2 Legend) by Marie Lu

Two teen rebels that have everything that they are tested… Genre: Y/A, Dystopia, Science Fiction No. of pages: 371 June and Day arrive in Vegas just as the unthinkable happens: the Elector Primo dies, and his son Anden takes his place. With the Republic edging closer to chaos, the two join a group of Patriot rebels eager to help Day rescue his brother and offer passage to the Colonies. They…

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Book Review – ‘Crooked Kingdom’ (#2 Six of Crows) by Leigh Bardugo

A found family of rogue thieves now battle it out for their home turf. Genre: YA, Fantasy, LGBTIA+ No. of pages: 546 When you can’t beat the odds, change the game. Kaz Brekker and his crew of deadly outcasts have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn’t think they’d survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they’re right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and…

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madlovenovelist · 1 year

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Book Review – ‘The Gay Teen’s Guide to Defeating a Siren : The Seeker’ (#1 The Gay Teen’s Guide to Defeating a Siren) by Cody Wagner

A slow tale of discrimination that Harry Potter could never… Genre: YA, Fantasy, LGBTQIA+ No. of pages: 312 Came out of the closet by accident? Check. Sent off to a pray-away-the-gay school? Miserable check. Shenanigans ensued? Mega-quadruple check. Blaize Trales’s world falls apart when he’s dragged to Sanctuary Preparatory Academy, a boarding school that claims to fix gay teens. The place…

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madlovenovelist · 1 year

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Book Review – ‘Heartstopper : Volume Four’ (#4 Heartstopper) by Alice Oseman

Heartstopper practically stopped my heart with endearing cuteness. Genre: Y/A, Contemporary, Romance, LGBTQIA+, Graphic Novel No. of pages: 353 Nick’s journal: I think I’m in love with Charlie. This summer with him and our friend has been amazing, and I want to say ‘I love you’, but… I guess I’ve had other things to worry about lately… This series just keeps getting better and better.…

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madlovenovelist · 3 months

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Book Review – ‘Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall’ (#1 Alien Skill) by Rae Knightly

Middle schooler meets alien and gets special powers. Genre: Middle Grade, Science Fiction, Adventure, Action No. of pages: 333 A BOY WITNESSES THE FALL OF UFOs. NOW EVERYONE IS AFTER HIM. Twelve-year-old Ben Archer’s life is turned upside-down when UFOs crash near his grandfather’s house. And when a dying extraterrestrial entrusts him with a superpower, he is catapulted into hair-rising…

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