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Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim

“You will hold the seams of our family together, Maia. No other tailor in the world can do that.” – Elizabeth Lim Specifics: Book: Spin the Dawn Author: Elizabeth Lim Published: 26th June’2019 Genre: Fantasy Fiction Series: The Blood of Stars #1 Publisher: Penguin Random House Pages: 392 My rating: 4/5 Blurb: A GIFTED TAILOR IN DISGUISE.THREE LEGENDARY DRESSES.THE COMPETITION OF AContinue reading “Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim”

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman

“Being with you is as good as being alone.” – Abbi Waxman Specifics: Book: The Bookish Life of Nina Hill Author: Abbi Waxman Published: 9th July’2019 Genre: Humour, Romance novel, Humorous Fiction, Domestic Fiction Publisher: Berkley, an imprint of Penguin Random House Pages: 333 My rating: 4.5/5 Blurb: Meet Nina hill! A young woman supremely confident in her own… shell. TheContinue reading “The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman”

Obsidio by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman

“Every story needs its hero. And its villain. And its monster.” – Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Specifics: Book: Obsidio Author: Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman Published: 13th March’2018 Genre: Science Fiction Series: The Illuminae Files #3 Publisher: Rock the Boat, an imprint of One world Publications Pages: 615 My rating: 4.5/5 You can read the review of the part II of theContinue reading “Obsidio by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman”

May 2020 – Wrap up!

May was such a fresh month and it brought in so many audio-books and amazing fictions to my doorstep. I read books and listened to books. Here’s a wrap up and what I liked and did not like about these reads. 1. All Your Twisted Secrets by Diana Urban – 4/5 This was my firstContinue reading “May 2020 – Wrap up!”

The Tycoon Thirteen Talks -01

Hey Afia! Thank you for agreeing to doing this. I’m honoured to start my ‘The Tycoon Thirteenth Talks’ where I interview small business entrepreneurs regarding their journey with you. Having tried a fair amount of bookish candles, I can vouch that you make the most authentic and hands down the best candles among the IndianContinue reading “The Tycoon Thirteen Talks -01”

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

“The heart is an arrow. It demands aim to land true.” ― Leigh Bardugo Specifics: Book: Six of Crows Author: Leigh Bardugo Published: 29th Sept’2015 Genre: Young adult fiction, Fantasy Fiction Series: Six of Crows, Duology Publisher of the collectors edition: Orion Children’s Books Pages: 491 My rating: 4.5/5 Blurb: Ketterdam: A bustling hub of internationalContinue reading “Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo”

Gemina by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kauffman

“Patience and Silence had one beautiful daughter. And her name was Vengeance.” -Amie Kauffman and Jay Kristoff Specifics: Book: Gemina Author: Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman Published: 18th Oct’2016 Genre: Science Fiction Series: The Illuminae Files #2 Publisher: Rock the Boat, an imprint of One world Publications Pages: 659 My rating: 5/5 Blurb: Moving to a space station at the edge of theContinue reading “Gemina by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kauffman”

The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson

“The wonderful thing about reality is that it is highly flexible. One minute, all is doom; the next, everything is abloom with possibility.” – Maureen Johnson Specifics: Book: The Hand on the Wall Author: Maureen Johnson Published: 21st Jan’2020 Genre: Mystery, YA Fiction Series: Book 3 in the Truly Devious trilogy Publisher: Katherine Tegen BooksContinue reading “The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson”

From Twinkle, with Love by Sandhya Menon

“When I’m with you, I feel I can breathe.” – Sandhya Menon Specifics: Book: From Twinkle, With Love Author: Sandhya Menon Published: 22nd May’18 Genre: Romance Novel, Fiction Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton (Hachette UK) Pages: 330 My rating: 4/5 Blurb: Aspiring filmmaker and wallflower Twinkle Mehra has stories to tell and universes to explore –Continue reading “From Twinkle, with Love by Sandhya Menon”

City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert

“…at some point in a woman’s life, she just gets tired of being ashamed all the time. After that, she is free to become whoever she truly is.” – Elizabeth Gilbert Specifics: Book: City of Girls Author: Elizabeth Gilbert Published: 4th June’19 Genre: Romance fiction, Domestic fiction, Historical fantasy Publisher: Penguin Random House Pages: 210Continue reading “City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert”