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Book Review: ‘In my Dreams I Hold a Knife’ by Ashley Winstead (2021 Kindle Version)

This Secret History-inspired dark academia novel is an absolute must-read that will pull you out of a reading slump! I saw this book recommended by Lexi Aka Newlynova on YouTube and knew instantly it would be my vibe.

Book Review: Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger

Her Fearful Symmetry is a quiet ghost story and magic realism horror about identical twins, Julia and Valentina Poole, who struggle to separate themselves from each other. When their estranged aunt Elspeth dies, the twins inherit her apartment in London, which is situated next to the Highgate Cemetery. They leave behind their comfortable lives inContinue reading “Book Review: Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger”

Book Review: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (2015, Kindle Edition)

It took me a while to finally pick up this book due to it being a BookTok ‘enemies-to-lovers’ sensation—but I had to see what the hype was about! In the end, I’m glad I did. While not being the best book I’ve ever read, the first book in ACOTR opened the door to a series that is easy to lose yourself in.

Book Review: Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsuijimura (Penguin Paperback Edition 2022)

Lonely Castle in the Mirror follows the story of Kokoro, a girl in Junior High at Fukushima No. 5 School, Tokyo. Because of the bullying Kokoro experiences at school, she is unable to attend her classes and instead spends her days at home, watching television and feeling guilty about not being able to do better. One day, the mirror in her room begins to shine, and she finds it opening up to a world beyond – the castle.

My Favourite Online Stories & Poems

This is a collection of stories that have stuck with me through time. They are wonderful and I’d love to share them with you. Comment your favourite stories below so that I can check them out! I Cleaned the – by Kanya D’Almeida (Winner of the 2021 Commonwealth Short Story Prize) posted on Adda LiteraryContinue reading “My Favourite Online Stories & Poems”