Hi everyone, long time no chat eh?!
I'm here with my last October read and my first two November reads, both I flew through and thoroughly enjoyed.
The Supervillain and Me by Danielle Banas (October 26th): 4.5/5
This one really surprised me - it was cute, fun, and the action was just enough. It had the elements of a light contemporary - the high school drama and bantering, but the action - my favourite part was the intense scene near the end, was what really drew me in.
The characters were easy to follow and the plot was engaging. I think readers will be pleasantly surprised with this one. I liked all of the characters and found them relatable. At times I found the plot to be a bit predictable, but overall it was a fun read.
Heart of Thorns by Bree Barton (finished November 4th): 4.5/5
Having seen this quite frequently when it first came out, it had been on my shelf for a while, and I finally picked it. And it was SO good. The intricate magical world laced with the complex characters really impressed me. There were diverse characters, royalty, and mystery throughout. I liked the main characters and found Mia's travels to be a good mix of action and suspense with self discovery. She is a strong girl, and not about to be a spoiled princess locked in a tower, forced in a marriage she does not want. There were plot twists throughout, with a conclusion that was full of surprises. The mixed reviews had me a bit concerned, but it was a pleasant surprise. There was also a cliff hanger tending hat enticed me to read the next one. Overall, I loved it.
Mirage by Somaiya Daud (finished November 6th): 4.5/5
This one has been on my TBR since it first released and I am glad it lived up to the hype. It is a science fiction story of royalty, romance, and betrayal, beginning a new fast-paced series. The outer space elements and languages were a bit confusing, but it was fun to have the space elements.The forbidden love parts were my favourite. The chemistry between Amani and Idris was strong and their secret moments were very well written. Each character was strong in their beliefs in roles that they had little choice in. Royalty in novels are an aspect I am always drawn towards, and this one did not disappoint either. I also loved the rebellious characteristics of Amani, and her strong sense of self.
Definitely will be reading the next one, and keeping my fingers crossed that Idris and Amani can find a way to be together.