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I know this book is about gaming, and even though

I know this book is about gaming, and even though I'm not a video game fanatic, I was intrigued to read this book solely based on the blurb. With that said, I'm glad that I have read this book, as this is one of the books that surprised me. I thought I was going to like this book less, but I thoroughly enjoyed the journey of reading it.

It follows a story about two friends (Sam and Sadie) who became friends via a mutual love of games over time. They first met at the hospital, and their relationship stays from childhood into adulthood when they reconnect through a love of video game creation.

This is a book about video games, but the book covers more ground than that. It is about the long-term relationship between the two main characters, about love, life, loss, and growing together. It's about living up to the fullest and understanding friendship's true meaning.

The writing was superb, the story also completely drew me, and I was interested and engaged the entire time. This book felt so long, and I didn't mind it. However, some parts were pointless as, for me, they have not added anything valuable to the story. I liked the insights into developing video games, and now I know a bit about what it takes to create a video game. It was intriguing and unique, and the entire gaming aspects were a well-done explanation for me.

Furthermore, the characters felt so real in a way that I felt their emotions strongly through their remarkable and painful times. I grew to care so much about Sam, Sadie, and Marx as they are likable. Marx was perfect, and it was heartbreaking for his ending while I went back and forth between liking Sam and Sadie and disliking them and liking them again as they made poor judgements during their lives. But it is reality. We sometimes make poor judgements and need to deal with those, which is rational for life experience.

Overall, this book is unique and creative. The writing draws me in and makes me root for the characters. Their stories are detailed, which is explained in the 397 pages of the book. Highly recommended ✨ 🌟: 4.5/5

Thanks @putrifariza @times.reads for the review copy 🫶🏻

Jo Levison, Nessa James, and Harriet Osborne, the

Jo Levison, Nessa James, and Harriet Osborne, the three main characters in this book, become friends after discovering unexpected powers during "The Change". Nessa can hear the voices of the dead, Jo can transform her rage into something fiery, and Harriet grows more than anyone can think in her wild garden. Together, they investigate the disappearance of young girls in their community.

The Change is a mix of a mystery thriller with a dash of magical realism. I loved the concept of middle-aged women coming from different backgrounds, unexpectedly becoming friends, and utilizing their powers to seek justice for the missing girls. All three characters were amazing, and I liked them equally as they had their unique role in this book.

It is a story of taking down powerful men who wronged young girls. Powerful or wealthiest men who always get away with everything because they obviously have a lot of money. It also addresses issues of workplace discrimination based on gender. This book also deals with heavy topics like murder, sexual assault, and sex trafficking.

The story is set both in the past and present, making me intrigued by the connection between the entire storylines. However, I would have loved an indication of the past chapters as I was often confused by the sudden change of settings before realizing it was a flashback. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed these 480 pages even though, at times, the plots were slow, with some parts being too descriptive with the addition of background stories of all minor characters. Some short chapters were added as backstories but seemed oddly placed. This book had an open ending, which was natural as this topic is not easily ended. Despite this, I felt the ending was a bit flat after all the back and forth that interested me.

Overall, The Change was almost good, but due to the minor things that were not to my liking, it turned out just an okay read for me. I loved the girl power that is the central theme of this book, and I did enjoy the main characters' friendship, and I don't mind meeting them again in the future if any 🤗

I became interested in this book because of its st

I became interested in this book because of its stunning cover and intriguing synopsis. Can a family that has been spread out around the world come together after the sudden passing of their father, when secrets are disclosed, and go on? The story is about two sisters, Nasrin and Sabrina, who have a good life in London and New York, and they are brought back together to their family home in Wales and learn the family secrets that can tear them apart.

Frankly, I struggled with this book and was not sure about the flow of the stories for the first half. However, the story picked up around the second half (after the secret was revealed), and I was keen to know how the sisters sort things out. It was a good read since it dealt with difficult emotions and complicated familial, religious, and cultural bonds. Both sisters are strong, and they are also frustrated about the secrets. Sometimes, I get annoyed with Sabrina's behaviour, but she deserves to act like that.

I loved that the story was set in different places (London, New York, Wales, and Bangladesh), and the author described the location so well that I could imagine the place.

Furthermore, I appreciate the Bangladeshi language that the author includes in this book. I found it quite interesting initially; nonetheless, I felt the Bangladeshi terms were too long throughout the book. It was challenging to look up the meaning of those words in the glossary while reading, making me lose interest.

All things considered, I found this book as an interesting story about family ties and sisterhood. Even though the writing style does not really appeal to me, the story is good, and if you are into family drama, I highly recommend giving this book a try.

Many thanks to @putrifariza @times.reads for sending me this book in exchange for an honest review 🫶🏻

QOTD: What are you looking forward to reading for the rest of this year?

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I enjoy reading Richard Osman’s novels. I like t

I enjoy reading Richard Osman’s novels. I like the old gang as they are absolutely charming. This is the third book in the Thursday Murder Club series, and it was good to open this book and feel reunited with an old friend. This series is truly my comfort read 💚

Four retirees were back and investigating cold cases again, the unusual murder and disappearance of Bethany Waites, a local TV news anchor. When Bethany vanished, she hoped to find a huge new story and the police could never determine what had happened to her. This was the perfect situation for the gang to get involved and they definitely did! At the same time, Elizabeth received some bothersome anonymous texts, which led to yet another intriguing circumstance.

The Thursday Murder Club continues to be a lot of fun with the satisfying mystery and great setting. The characters feel like good friends and are truly the best characters. Many new characters were introduced and I hope some of them will appear in the future book since I thought they were wonderful. Due to these new characters and their plot, I missed the opportunity to see the old gang interact with one another, but it’s still acceptable. Joyce still be my favourite person! I love reading her diary!

The story is a little complex compared to the previous books. The theme remains fun, mystery, and friendship, and in addition, Osman also inserted the importance of finding love in your life. I found it adorable, especially Ron! His love story makes me laugh a lot.

Furthermore, I like the significant role that Stephen plays in this book. We know from the beginning that he’s struggling with dementia, and Stephen’s dementia is starting to worsen in this book, and it feels sad. It’s realistic, and I am concerned with his condition in the next book.

This book is a good mix of mystery, fun, and romance. It was indeed a great addition to the series. I would always recommend reading this series in order as each book has so far continued where the others left off, and some plots are carried over from the previous book. Besides, I believe the character development is lovely, as you will learn a little more about each character throughout this series.

Hard to put down, Bad Fruits explores a story of t

Hard to put down, Bad Fruits explores a story of toxic family relationships, trauma, abuse, and secret through a dark thriller lens. Lily is a daughter to a Singaporean mother and an English father, a seventeen young girl ready to go to Oxford, and she is a good daughter who is also her mother's perfect doll. She doesn't want to betray her mum until she begins to have flashbacks that make her question everything her mum told her. The flashbacks undermined all the things they had ever done.

One of the toughest books I have ever read. This book was heartbreaking. I felt so sorry for Lily for having a mum like that. Her dad is also not helping and makes me angrier with her parents. What Lily and her siblings experienced should not happen to people. Parents who bring children into this world must be on their best behaviour and be role models to their children, as children don't get to choose their parents.

Bad Fruit is so dark and disturbing, with many trigger warnings. It is a short book, but due to the difficult content, it is kind of slow to read, yet I never wanted to put it down. This book rapidly captures my attention with its raw writing that invokes many emotions. It's impressive when the author withholds all the information and gradually presents the story makes me so eager to know what comes next.

I loved the friendship between Lily and Lewis. Lewis's character gave the main character everything that abused children need, and I was so thankful for Lewis and his girlfriend, Saskia, for supporting Lily during her complicated situation. The fact that they were there and provided the protection, support, and route out to end the cycle is somewhat consoling. Besides, I loved Lily and rooting for her, and I am so glad for the ending. The family dynamic is still not quite solid, but I believe the ending is great, as sometimes there isn't always an easy answer to this problem.

Overall, Bad Fruit is an amazing story about a toxic family dynamic. This one will stay with me for a long time as the story differs from what I have read. I highly recommend this book to everyone. This book will hold your attention despite being a tough read.

This book was well done and kept my interest the w

This book was well done and kept my interest the whole time 👏🏻

📖 Story following Brynn, a high school student who was starting an internship with a true crime podcast who works on solving the murder of her teacher, Larkin. Larkin's body was discovered by three Saint Ambrose students and the case was never solved. Four years later, Brynn is determined to find the killer even though one of the suspects is her ex-best friend, Tripp. While doing so, she uncovers many secrets that prevent the truth from being revealed.

✏️ Told in dual narratives (Brynn and Tripp) and dual timelines (now and four years ago). The plot was building well, and I needed to know the truth. I also like the writing style, and for me, McManus's writing has improved from the last book. This book was intense, and I constantly guessed the actual killer. The plot was well-paced with all the twists and turns, which I enjoyed a lot. I loved the mystery and the other real-life stories like Tripp and her mother in addition to the story.

I loved the two main characters. Their friendship and building romance are so lovely and cute. Other characters were also likeable. Besides, I also liked how things got better between all the characters.

The main lesson from this book is we need to have proper communication, especially if it relates to some events that happened not as we had expected. We need to come clean about everything and not only guess.

Overall, this book was a good read—quick pacing with good characters and mystery that will keep you hooked until the last page. The ending left with the potential of a sequel. And if it's true, I would like to read the next book as well 😊

Highly recommend it if you like a mystery with a high school background or enjoy any of McManus's books. For me, Nothing More to Tell come second after One of Us is Lying.

🌟: 4.3/5

Many thanks to @putrifariza @times.reads for sending me the review copy 🫶🏻

QOTD: What’s the first book you finished reading in November?

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I know this book is about gaming, and even though

I know this book is about gaming, and even though I'm not a video game fanatic, I was intrigued to read this book solely based on the blurb. With that said, I'm glad that I have read this book, as this is one of the books that surprised me. I thought I was going to like this book less, but I thoroughly enjoyed the journey of reading it.

It follows a story about two friends (Sam and Sadie) who became friends via a mutual love of games over time. They first met at the hospital, and their relationship stays from childhood into adulthood when they reconnect through a love of video game creation.

This is a book about video games, but the book covers more ground than that. It is about the long-term relationship between the two main characters, about love, life, loss, and growing together. It's about living up to the fullest and understanding friendship's true meaning.

The writing was superb, the story also completely drew me, and I was interested and engaged the entire time. This book felt so long, and I didn't mind it. However, some parts were pointless as, for me, they have not added anything valuable to the story. I liked the insights into developing video games, and now I know a bit about what it takes to create a video game. It was intriguing and unique, and the entire gaming aspects were a well-done explanation for me.

Furthermore, the characters felt so real in a way that I felt their emotions strongly through their remarkable and painful times. I grew to care so much about Sam, Sadie, and Marx as they are likable. Marx was perfect, and it was heartbreaking for his ending while I went back and forth between liking Sam and Sadie and disliking them and liking them again as they made poor judgements during their lives. But it is reality. We sometimes make poor judgements and need to deal with those, which is rational for life experience.

Overall, this book is unique and creative. The writing draws me in and makes me root for the characters. Their stories are detailed, which is explained in the 397 pages of the book. Highly recommended ✨ 🌟: 4.5/5

Thanks @putrifariza @times.reads for the review copy 🫶🏻

Jo Levison, Nessa James, and Harriet Osborne, the

Jo Levison, Nessa James, and Harriet Osborne, the three main characters in this book, become friends after discovering unexpected powers during "The Change". Nessa can hear the voices of the dead, Jo can transform her rage into something fiery, and Harriet grows more than anyone can think in her wild garden. Together, they investigate the disappearance of young girls in their community.

The Change is a mix of a mystery thriller with a dash of magical realism. I loved the concept of middle-aged women coming from different backgrounds, unexpectedly becoming friends, and utilizing their powers to seek justice for the missing girls. All three characters were amazing, and I liked them equally as they had their unique role in this book.

It is a story of taking down powerful men who wronged young girls. Powerful or wealthiest men who always get away with everything because they obviously have a lot of money. It also addresses issues of workplace discrimination based on gender. This book also deals with heavy topics like murder, sexual assault, and sex trafficking.

The story is set both in the past and present, making me intrigued by the connection between the entire storylines. However, I would have loved an indication of the past chapters as I was often confused by the sudden change of settings before realizing it was a flashback. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed these 480 pages even though, at times, the plots were slow, with some parts being too descriptive with the addition of background stories of all minor characters. Some short chapters were added as backstories but seemed oddly placed. This book had an open ending, which was natural as this topic is not easily ended. Despite this, I felt the ending was a bit flat after all the back and forth that interested me.

Overall, The Change was almost good, but due to the minor things that were not to my liking, it turned out just an okay read for me. I loved the girl power that is the central theme of this book, and I did enjoy the main characters' friendship, and I don't mind meeting them again in the future if any 🤗

I became interested in this book because of its st

I became interested in this book because of its stunning cover and intriguing synopsis. Can a family that has been spread out around the world come together after the sudden passing of their father, when secrets are disclosed, and go on? The story is about two sisters, Nasrin and Sabrina, who have a good life in London and New York, and they are brought back together to their family home in Wales and learn the family secrets that can tear them apart.

Frankly, I struggled with this book and was not sure about the flow of the stories for the first half. However, the story picked up around the second half (after the secret was revealed), and I was keen to know how the sisters sort things out. It was a good read since it dealt with difficult emotions and complicated familial, religious, and cultural bonds. Both sisters are strong, and they are also frustrated about the secrets. Sometimes, I get annoyed with Sabrina's behaviour, but she deserves to act like that.

I loved that the story was set in different places (London, New York, Wales, and Bangladesh), and the author described the location so well that I could imagine the place.

Furthermore, I appreciate the Bangladeshi language that the author includes in this book. I found it quite interesting initially; nonetheless, I felt the Bangladeshi terms were too long throughout the book. It was challenging to look up the meaning of those words in the glossary while reading, making me lose interest.

All things considered, I found this book as an interesting story about family ties and sisterhood. Even though the writing style does not really appeal to me, the story is good, and if you are into family drama, I highly recommend giving this book a try.

Many thanks to @putrifariza @times.reads for sending me this book in exchange for an honest review 🫶🏻

QOTD: What are you looking forward to reading for the rest of this year?

#siqahbookreviews #thehalfways #niloparuddin

I enjoy reading Richard Osman’s novels. I like t

I enjoy reading Richard Osman’s novels. I like the old gang as they are absolutely charming. This is the third book in the Thursday Murder Club series, and it was good to open this book and feel reunited with an old friend. This series is truly my comfort read 💚

Four retirees were back and investigating cold cases again, the unusual murder and disappearance of Bethany Waites, a local TV news anchor. When Bethany vanished, she hoped to find a huge new story and the police could never determine what had happened to her. This was the perfect situation for the gang to get involved and they definitely did! At the same time, Elizabeth received some bothersome anonymous texts, which led to yet another intriguing circumstance.

The Thursday Murder Club continues to be a lot of fun with the satisfying mystery and great setting. The characters feel like good friends and are truly the best characters. Many new characters were introduced and I hope some of them will appear in the future book since I thought they were wonderful. Due to these new characters and their plot, I missed the opportunity to see the old gang interact with one another, but it’s still acceptable. Joyce still be my favourite person! I love reading her diary!

The story is a little complex compared to the previous books. The theme remains fun, mystery, and friendship, and in addition, Osman also inserted the importance of finding love in your life. I found it adorable, especially Ron! His love story makes me laugh a lot.

Furthermore, I like the significant role that Stephen plays in this book. We know from the beginning that he’s struggling with dementia, and Stephen’s dementia is starting to worsen in this book, and it feels sad. It’s realistic, and I am concerned with his condition in the next book.

This book is a good mix of mystery, fun, and romance. It was indeed a great addition to the series. I would always recommend reading this series in order as each book has so far continued where the others left off, and some plots are carried over from the previous book. Besides, I believe the character development is lovely, as you will learn a little more about each character throughout this series.

Hard to put down, Bad Fruits explores a story of t

Hard to put down, Bad Fruits explores a story of toxic family relationships, trauma, abuse, and secret through a dark thriller lens. Lily is a daughter to a Singaporean mother and an English father, a seventeen young girl ready to go to Oxford, and she is a good daughter who is also her mother's perfect doll. She doesn't want to betray her mum until she begins to have flashbacks that make her question everything her mum told her. The flashbacks undermined all the things they had ever done.

One of the toughest books I have ever read. This book was heartbreaking. I felt so sorry for Lily for having a mum like that. Her dad is also not helping and makes me angrier with her parents. What Lily and her siblings experienced should not happen to people. Parents who bring children into this world must be on their best behaviour and be role models to their children, as children don't get to choose their parents.

Bad Fruit is so dark and disturbing, with many trigger warnings. It is a short book, but due to the difficult content, it is kind of slow to read, yet I never wanted to put it down. This book rapidly captures my attention with its raw writing that invokes many emotions. It's impressive when the author withholds all the information and gradually presents the story makes me so eager to know what comes next.

I loved the friendship between Lily and Lewis. Lewis's character gave the main character everything that abused children need, and I was so thankful for Lewis and his girlfriend, Saskia, for supporting Lily during her complicated situation. The fact that they were there and provided the protection, support, and route out to end the cycle is somewhat consoling. Besides, I loved Lily and rooting for her, and I am so glad for the ending. The family dynamic is still not quite solid, but I believe the ending is great, as sometimes there isn't always an easy answer to this problem.

Overall, Bad Fruit is an amazing story about a toxic family dynamic. This one will stay with me for a long time as the story differs from what I have read. I highly recommend this book to everyone. This book will hold your attention despite being a tough read.

This book was well done and kept my interest the w

This book was well done and kept my interest the whole time 👏🏻

📖 Story following Brynn, a high school student who was starting an internship with a true crime podcast who works on solving the murder of her teacher, Larkin. Larkin's body was discovered by three Saint Ambrose students and the case was never solved. Four years later, Brynn is determined to find the killer even though one of the suspects is her ex-best friend, Tripp. While doing so, she uncovers many secrets that prevent the truth from being revealed.

✏️ Told in dual narratives (Brynn and Tripp) and dual timelines (now and four years ago). The plot was building well, and I needed to know the truth. I also like the writing style, and for me, McManus's writing has improved from the last book. This book was intense, and I constantly guessed the actual killer. The plot was well-paced with all the twists and turns, which I enjoyed a lot. I loved the mystery and the other real-life stories like Tripp and her mother in addition to the story.

I loved the two main characters. Their friendship and building romance are so lovely and cute. Other characters were also likeable. Besides, I also liked how things got better between all the characters.

The main lesson from this book is we need to have proper communication, especially if it relates to some events that happened not as we had expected. We need to come clean about everything and not only guess.

Overall, this book was a good read—quick pacing with good characters and mystery that will keep you hooked until the last page. The ending left with the potential of a sequel. And if it's true, I would like to read the next book as well 😊

Highly recommend it if you like a mystery with a high school background or enjoy any of McManus's books. For me, Nothing More to Tell come second after One of Us is Lying.

🌟: 4.3/5

Many thanks to @putrifariza @times.reads for sending me the review copy 🫶🏻

QOTD: What’s the first book you finished reading in November?

#nothingmoretotell #karenmcmanus #youngadult #mysterybooks #siqahbookreviews

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