The Loud Reader

Rating : 5 stars  Format : owned audiobook (audible) Challenge Prompt : None Spoilers : No I loved this! A perfect blend of crime and supernatural elements. I enjoyed the different points of view and the plot moved at a steady pace. I didn’t guess any of the twists and thought the ending was perfect. Wonderful book, quickly becoming a favourite author.

Rating : 3 stars   Format : borrowed audiobook (library) Challenge prompt : Book Hoarder 2022 - a borrowed book  Spoilers : no The Island follows 6 teens who end up stranded on a deserted island and their phobias begin coming true. Or do they?  The writing of the teenagers was well done, and I liked the different viewpoints. The big reveal at the end was a bit…. Overdone. It was still surprising, I didn’t guess it but it’s not so rare.  This book was ok, I read it quickly but it didn’t hold my attention the whole time. But I’d like to read more by this author, they seem to write a bunch of psychological thrillers. 

Rating : 5 stars Format : owned physical book  Challenge prompt:  Popsugar2022 - A Booktok recommendation  Spoilers : yes  This book took me a few months to finish just because the title tells you how it will end and I didnt want to say goodbye to these characters. The love between Rufus and Mateo is so bittersweet. I ugly cried when Mateo died, but we all knew that’s how it would end. This is a wonderful book which reminds us to live while we have the chance - do what you want to, don't  let fear stop you. Its lovely but a lesson i think is hard to take onboard for some reason.  Recommended for those who love a good cry, bittersweet endings and queerness