The Secret of Drue Isle

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab My rating: 5 of 5 stars "Crime isn't that complicated," she said. "People steal because taking something gives them something. If they're not in it for the money, they're in it for control. The act of taking, of breaking the rules, makes them feel powerful. They're in it for the sheer defiance." She turned away. "Some people steal to stay alive, and some steal to feel alive. Simple as that." Magic. The symbol of power. Who does not like magic? However, there is a twist here. Magic is dying. There are always consequences, after all. No, let me rephrase that. There are four different Londons: Red, Grey, White, and Black. At least that is how Master Kell classifies. So, there are four versions of Londons. One might wonder then if there are four version of a single individual. Oh well, magic is at work. All these different Londons are on different stages of magic, black one being black. Dead. And the...

13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson My rating: 4 of 5 stars "Some people believe that they are guided by the forces, that the universe cuts paths for them through the dense forest of life, showing them where to go." My first reaction: Oh no! What did you do? Ginny Blackstone, you lost the last letter. Why didn't you just read it when you had the chance! If I were to write the 13th letter it would go like this: Dear Ms. Johnson, I don't know why it took me a second try to read this book. I should have read it a long time ago. It was an amazing journey through and through if I must tell you. Your book affirmed that sometimes some madness is needed to reach higher up in life. I guess we all are mad here. At least that's what the Mad Hatter said. Some more than others like Aunt Peg, for one. We all hope to have someone like Aunt Peg in our lives. Some do, I suppose, even though they don't realize that. Just think about the person that inspi...

In a Perfect World by Trish Doller My rating: 4 of 5 stars "Is that all we'll ever be to each other? Memories?" I was supposed to read this book a long time ago, but I rain checked several times. Yeah, my bad... The book is really serious through and through. The religion of Islam is at play it. I feel like it was quite realistic. I have seen people just assume wrong about the religion and the people related to it. They believe that since one person with the religion is bad means the whole community is the same. It is wrong, though. It is called stereotyping. Which leads to prejudice. Which leads to discrimination. What if this cycle was repeated with you. What if someone criticized you without any reason? Would you still hold the same view of the world then? The book is a love story. However, it is also a story about growing up. It is also about keeping an open mind and learn about a different culture while keeping ethnocentrism in some dark place. People are dif...

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo My rating: 5 of 5 stars “When everyone knows you’re a monster, you needn’t waste time doing every monstrous thing.” ― Leigh Bardugo, Six of Crows The book was amazing from the very beginning. It was quite eye-captivating. Well, when I started reading the first chapter, I was like whats going on here. Still, I kept reading. Surprisingly, the first chapter was just filled with minor chapters. It was just supposed to create a way for the rest of the novel. Also, I was not sure about multiple perspectives. However, each of the six characters is really important. There are stories within stories. When I say that, what I really mean is that they have their past and future. The gest is about how these two threads affect their present. There is also an issue about money. Greed can make people do stupid things. Each of this characters is going through certain things. Despite their various falling, they seem to stick together like glue, almost like family...

Love & Luck by Jenna Evans Welch My rating: 4 of 5 stars "Do you know what I love about humans, pet? Its our dogged stupidity. When it comes to love we never learn. Ever. Even when we know the risks." So, I don't know about you, but I learned this simple fact: Irish four leaf clover= Faith+Luck+Love+Hope mostly love though... Last year, I read Love & Gelato by Welch. I really enjoyed journeying with Lina through the imaginary streets of Italy I created while reading the book. So, when I picked up Love & Luck, I thought that it would be similar to Lina's story, in a way. I was kind of surprised and happy that it was just another unique story. I mean tell me: where will you find a book which will act as your Lady guide while helping you mend your heart? Or, in this case, tear your heart apart to start a new chapter... As you might know from the synopsis, Addie is visiting Ireland for aunt's third wedding? After the wedding, she is supposed to...