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Sam (74 KP) rated Bookshop Girl in Books

Mar 27, 2019  
Bookshop Girl
Bookshop Girl
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Paige Turner works at a bookshop in her hometown alongside going to school, but then she gets the news that it’s closing down. When she finds this out, she decides she has to do something to save it.

I read this one within a couple of days. It’s a nice quick read to take on holiday, and is a good laugh. Although I did cringe slightly at the protagonist’s name, it was a good book overall with a decent plot.

It was very typically YA, so if you’re a massive YA fan you’ll love it. I like YA, but not cheesy YA romance, which I feel that this book verged on a little too much for my liking. It was a bit too lighthearted.

There’s also a plot twist further on to do with the boy Paige has a crush on which felt all a bit forced and a bit like it was just desperately grabbing for any plot possible. I’m not sure that the twist was the right thing to put in and I feel like it let down the novel a lot.

I’m not sure I’d read this again, but like I said, if you love cheesy YA, you will definitely love this. And it’s a really good lighthearted read to quickly read in an afternoon.
  
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B (62 KP) rated These Viscious Masks in Books

Sep 30, 2018  
These Viscious Masks
These Viscious Masks
Kelly Zekas, Tarun Shanker | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I received this book as an advanced copy.
I was initially intrigued because the description listed it as Jane Austen meets X-Men and I'd have to say that's pretty accurate. I randomly find myself thinking about it because I feel like I don't often read too many historical fantasy novels in the YA genre. Themes are similar to those found in many other YA texts but not in a tired, over done way. Looking forward to reading the next one.
  
Before the Fall
Before the Fall
Noah Hawley | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.4 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
One of the first non-YA fantasy themed books I've read in a while. Loved the writing style and completely lost myself in the realness of the story line and the characters lives. Highly recommend.
  
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Sara Biondi (16 KP) rated Mortal Engines (2018) in Movies

Dec 13, 2018 (Updated Dec 13, 2018)  
Mortal Engines (2018)
Mortal Engines (2018)
2018 | Fantasy, Sci-Fi
The post apocalyptic word is actually interesting, actors' performances (especially great Hugo Weaving) are convincing enough and the CGI is better than expected (0 more)
Usual YA tropes (female badass hero, cheesy love story, etc.) (0 more)
Pleasant surprise
  
Hover Car Racer (Hover Car Racer #1-3)
Hover Car Racer (Hover Car Racer #1-3)
Matthew Reilly | 2005 | Fiction & Poetry
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Great writing draws you into the world of hover car racing (1 more)
The little brother and side kick is the best!
It is a YA book so don't expect too much complexity (0 more)
Heart warming and fast paced!
  
The Love Interest
The Love Interest
Cale Dietrich | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
7
7.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
One of a kind science fiction plot (1 more)
LGBTQ plot well written
The ending was too rushed (1 more)
Need to know more about the organization and what happened to them at the end
Fiction YA lgbtQ love story
  
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croberts (0 KP) rated Caraval in Books

May 21, 2018  
Caraval
Caraval
Stephanie Garber | 2017 | Young Adult (YA)
8
8.1 (97 Ratings)
Book Rating
Characters (1 more)
Unique Storyline
Fun, Fast Fantasy
So I enjoyed this book. I'm dying for Legendary to come out, this book was good enough that I have to read #2. Highly recommend to Fantasy and YA fans.
  
In the After (In the After, #1)
In the After (In the After, #1)
Demitria Lunetta | 2013 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
10
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
This had a twist I did not see coming! It was a well written YA post apocalyptic story but not what I expected. Since I read A LOT of this genre that is saying something. Well done!
  
The Vincent Boys
The Vincent Boys
Abbi Glines | 2011 | Romance, Young Adult (YA)
8
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Re-read - 13/11/18.

I enjoyed thia the first time around with the more YA feel to it. This one had a few more NA scenes in it regarding sex but was the same story otherwise.
  
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