Book Review!

@Fristo Yayyyyyyy! Something funnnn😄🌻 Maybe my time to shine has come xD

@Fristo (Sorry if I misinterpreted the instructions)

Heartstopper(vol 1, 2, 3, and 4)-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ best books I've read in... ever!!! I love them.

Twilight saga (Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking dawn, The short second life of Bree Tanner, and Midnight sun)-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The book series that got me into reading-REALLY hated by most because the movies-gives good debate topics

The hunger games (The hunger games, Catching fire, Mockingjay, The balled of songbirds and snakes)-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️-A good read, really sad-did not read the last book-I guess I would recommend

Sorry again if I misread or misinterpreted the post 😅

@Fristo

"Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro (One of my personal favorites)

I bet that you thought that word "donor" and its meaning "a person who provides blood, an organ, or semen for transplantation, transfusion, etc." tells you about only altruistic kind of a person right? This book will tell you a different story about people who were born, raised to be a donors, how they live with that thought, how they manage emotions, relationships, etc. Imagine life where being donor is your lifestyle and life time goal.

In this book you will follow Kathy, her experiences, what kind of person she became, you will know her wildest dreams and how life looked from a perspective of donor that was raised for that goal only.

It's hard to write a review when you can't spoil too much, but you have to give a taste of what's in the book and make it hook you

@Fristo

If anyone is into vampire genres, I can recommend the author Tim O'Rourke and a book called "Vampire Shift" which is the first in a series. They're paranormal romance.

As someone stated also, the Twilight book series. Personally, I like the books much better but I did also read the books before I seen the movies.

I can also recommend Glubbslyme by Jacqueline Wilson and Midnight. Just about every other book of hers too.

Any books by Darren Shan, in particular Lord Loss.

Any books by Anthony Horowitz also, in particular Groosham Grange 1&2.

There are many others I like but I think this is enough for now. Haha.

Yey! Bibliophile me is stoked! <3 No spoilers, just summaries :D

1. The Street Lawyer by John Grisham. This is a powerful journey of self-discovery from a career standpoint. What if you have the career of your dreams, working for the most powerful corporation in your field, and then all of a sudden, an event happens that would remind you why you went and built a name for yourself in that industry in the first place? What if the realization costs you so many things you've worked so hard for? Your marriage, your properties, your position in society, and even your job were compromised and eventually lost. But for the first time in decades, your heart is on fire again, your soul singing to the high heavens because you are now right where you're supposed to be. What would you do?

It's not for everyone because legal jargon is everywhere and it's a pretty heavy topic to read, but it is well-written and everything is presented in bite-sized pieces so those unfamiliar with legal topics won't have a hard time following the narrative. The characters are also compelling and tastefully designed, and their roles in the storyline are equally important. I love how it made me feel so passionate about making a difference and finding a job that would speak of my purpose here on earth and not just settle for something less impactful.

2. For One More Day by Mitch Albom. The journey in this one is all about traumas that come out of relationships in the home. I was able to relate to this one at such a profound level because I come from a highly toxic and dysfunctional family just like the main character. When you come from that setting, it's very hard to develop relationships of any kind as you grow older.

But the will to try and break the cycle is there; this made for a very emotional rollercoaster as you course through the pages of this masterpiece. Also, there were realizations along the way, that things aren't what they seem, and having those epiphanies as a grown man (the main character) has a bigger emotional, mental, and in a way spiritual impact on the overall scheme of things that eventually lead to a journey of healing. Not for the faint of heart.

3. Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. (Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, Heir of Fire, Queen of Shadows, Empire of Storms, Tower of Dawn, Kingdom of Ash)

Father Hades bless me for I cannot shut up about this series, lol.

The world-building, the characters, the storyline, the attention to detail and how, across all 7 books, it was woven so intricately... calling this a masterpiece is an understatement.

It has life lessons, candid humour, phenomenal fight scenes, powerful love stories, amazing lore, and a magnificent world where everything took place. It has tender moments between friends, magical non-verbal conversations between species, unspoken vows between lovers, and the most sincere dedication to one's home regardless of its state. There are moments when it will overwhelm a reader to boredom, but these moments all the more highlight and make the breathtaking journey to the climax scenes way more impactful.

I'll post more in the coming days <3 thank you for this thread, Master Fristo :D

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@Fristo

I love this idea, thank you! I will have to come back once I finish reading a book I've had for a while and keep putting off: Liberation Day by George Saunders, so in that spirit here's a short (and hopefully not too poorly written) review of his novel, Lincoln in the Bardot:

Combining elegant prose and period-specific language with a virtuoso's command, Saunders conjures a Bardot that is hard to distinguish between fact and fiction, reality and illusion. His saga follows the recently perished son of Abraham Lincoln, in an in-between world after death, where many souls are working out the meaning of their lives and the near hereafter. At once moving, funny, and profound, this novel brings the characteristic surreal wonder of Saunders' short stories to the long form in a way that only he could deliver. I give it 5 stars, and warn that anyone who picks it up be prepared to dwell philosophically in the land of the dead for a while, though despite the morbid premise he manages as always to increase the empathy of the reader one gentle step at a time. You will confront every possible aspect of the meaning of life and death in this book!

I just finished reading the book “The Push” by Ashley Audrain and it was a terrific read! One huge trigger warning though it’s so emotionally draining to read and talks about the not so pretty side of being a mother. I also read “All About Love” by Bell Hooks recently and it’s a book about opening yourself to love. I really liked this book and it was a peaceful read.

@Fristo heeeey! I read books of many different genres so here goes a couple books that I enjoyed

- mystery/thriller: billy summers by stephen king. it's so interesting. it really makes you empathise with the character and leaves you wanting for more. its about a hitman carrying out his last murder for a great amount of money and - of course - there're complications, but he's very smart and it's nice to see how he thinks and plans things out. I really enjoyed it, idk how to feel about the end but I'll be welcome to discuss it if anyone reads it!

- fantasy romance: from blood and ash by jennifer armentrout or crescent city by sarah j maas are both good options, they're quite long but definitely worth the read if you like those vibes. from blood and ash is more focused on the romance plot (enemies to lovers) and it's really well written, tension and all. great. on the other hand crescent city is amazing in terms of plot. even if the beginning can be a little confusing it's a great book and amazingly structured and organised when it comes to plot twist and linking things etc. loved it, left my jaw hanging. I haven't had the chance to read the second book but looking forward to it.

- romances: ari and dante discover the secrets of the universe is a cute lgbt+ romance that I enjoyed, especially bc of the characters way of being and how they evolved. all the bright places is sad but so so good. the addicted/calloway sisters series is a new adult contemporary romance, some things are off but you really get to fall in love with all the characters.

- classics-dystopia: not my usual read, I wanna get more into it. however, one I did enjoy was Fahrenheit 451. really interesting, read it in a day.

I do have many more recommendations in Spanish but I don't know whether anyone is interested :))

WHOLE AGAIN - it’s about healing and how we can start . Still learning.