REVIEW: The Hate You Give

Rating 4/5

‘‘A hairbrush is not a gun.’’

I absolutely adored this book. I truly don't feel like it has a single flaw. Every topic addressed was approach so wonderfully and did not hold back. If you're looking for a diverse read that stands out amongst most YA, The Hate U Give is the book for you.

I love Starr Carter so much. She's honestly such an inspiration to girls looking to find their voice. She is resilient, authentic, and everything we need in adolescents today. Although she is not completely fearless, she embraces the adversity in her way and stands against it. I don't know many people who could juggle the stresses in her life and come out weapons (in this case, words) blazing. Every moment in this book just filled me with pride for this girl and it was a pleasure being able to watch her grow.

I also love the family dynamic in this book. I think it honestly might be the most healthy, realistic, close-knit family I've ever read in a YA. The siblings may tease each other, but they protect each other fiercely. The parents may not always get along, but they are head over heels in love. They always attempt to do what is best for their children, even if it may not be their own personal preference. It was so nice to have just a scene of a family sitting down to watch sports together, throwing a pool party, always working together. It is something I truly valued from this read.

The strongest aspect of this book is it's social commentary and political criticism. This is the kind of book that should be in the hands of teens, making them aware of current issues, educating them on pressing matters, and encouraging them to get involved to create change. I absolutely left this read with an entirely new perspective I will carry with me in the future. It poses many important questions about racism, police brutality, discrimination, and prejudice while also answering them in a comprehensive and inviting way. It was fascinating to see the integration of such a powerful movement implemented into an accessible form of media for teens. I truly don't think you can leave this book without SOMETHING that will have made you say "I never thought about it this way", "When you put it this way, that actually makes a lot of sense.", and "I'm glad someone finally told me this."


The message is extremely important. I myself am inspired and want to do something. This is a book that is exceptionally great. It will make you feel things. Basically no matter what kind of books you enjoy, I highly recommend you read this book.

REVIEW: This Is Where The World Ends

Rating 2/5


 Ok, so I was quite excited to read this book but well this wasn't that book I have been waiting for.

This book is a ridiculously melodramatic and metaphorical contemporaryfocusing on a teenage girl who is constantly throwing a pity party for herself.

I really couldn't stand Janie. She was a pretentious and self absorbed main character. She friendzoned her best friend, Micah, who was secretly in love with her and whom Janie secretly loved back. She hurt him over and over by choosing to date a jerk and completely ignoring Micah.

If Janie and Micah loved each other so much, I don't understand why they didn't just ask each other out. They could have saved themselves so much unnecessary drama if they had just been honest with one another.


Yet I think what lost me most was perhaps the character and the dynamics of their relationship. But then again, maybe it was the lack of plot, because let's face it: the whole time we are just waiting to find out what really did happen to Janie. But back to the characters, ahh... I just couldn't connect with any of them. And that, my friends, is a HUGE problem.

Janie is eccentric, wildly whimsical, and to be honest I kept picturing her as a child in maybe middle school, not a teenager in high school. She's incredibly callow and naive, and absolutely preposterous. Sure, she was a "fun" character, but her level of immaturity was a little off kilter and the way she abused her friendship with Micah made me like her that much less. Speaking of Micah, he was such a hopelessly-in-love pushover, and I'm just not a fan of those character types either. 

Lastly, I just need to talk about that ending, because... what? That's it? No, seriously. Was that really it? That's how we end books now? Just stop it where ever without coming to a conclusion, without attempting to wrap it up. Um. Okay. I guess.



I was left disappointed. It's not a bad book, but there were a lot of problems for me. Given the rating it has and if you're interested in reading it, go at it not knowing anything and don't have any high expectations. 

REVIEW: Being Miss Nobody

Rating  5/5


A big thank you to Usborne for sending me an ARC of this book. I am glad that I got this and loved this book to the  core.

This book is about eleven years old Rosalind, who suffers from Selective Mutism. This story is about her at new secondary school and her dealing with everything that comes with it. Its about friendship , loss, finding sanctuary and all in all how to be brave.

This story had a pretty realistic portrayal about SM, although i didn't know about it much prior to this book. But this was heartbreaking to hear from the mind of someone who actually suffer from it. To see their struggle in every day to day life and the frustration that comes up with it.

So as Rosalind changes school and enters the new environment she is met with so many difficulties and hardship. And having SM doesn't help and children in schools sometimes can be downright mean. Being fed up and out raged by all the treatment and bullying, Rosalind is inspired to start a blog "Miss Nobody".


Rozzie was a lovely, strong 11-year-old, and her character arc was brilliantly etched. We see how she takes baby steps in dealing with her anxiety, and towards the end especially, we see her learn and grow tremendously from her mistakes. I loved seeing everything unfold through her eyes, and immediately took to her voice. 


I don't know how to explain much more of this book without giving it away. It will make you laugh, cry, empathise and love, and I hope that lots of young people pick this book up and devour it like I did.



I have so many thoughts in my head but words are not coming out, like I do not know how to explain that this is an incredible book in every aspect.

REVIEW: THE ALICE NETWORK

Rating: 4/5


A big thank you to Harper Collins for sending me this book to review.
I am glad you sended this book to me. Historic fiction is my new favourite  genre. And after reading this book I am totally looking up for some more books on the same genre.
Kate Quinn is also on top of my favorite authors list.


The Alice Network is an utterly amazing book taking place during WW. Where some women put themselves in grave danger to collect information that allies could use to defeat Germany.

I enjoyed each and every character in this book. Character development was amazing from naive Charlie  to delicious Finn.
Quin's signature humor was abundant.


Charlie is pregnant unwed mother after WW2. She is struggling with the loss of her father, her bother and her cousin and she has no idea what she is going to do with her Little Problem.

 Her parents want her to get rid of Little Problem  and everything gets normal but Charlie does not wants this. She meets Eve.
Eve might know what happened to Rose.


The story than revolves around when Eve was a spy in France in WW.
The story keeps the readers on edge wanting to know what will happen next.

This book not only made me laugh but cry too.It was truly a page turner for me.

Every word in this book was precious to me. Every scene was brilliantly depicted. In simple words this book lives, breathes, teaches, inspires and endures.

Whole heartedly I  would recommend this book to everyone of you. Quin has no doubt delivered level of creativity, depth and authentic humor emotion that caught me entirely off guard.

At the end I would  just say I LOVED this book.