Review: Prodigy by Marie Lu

This book is a great second in what seems to be an amazing trilogy. There was a lot of action, we got to know more about the characters and the world it is set in became a lot more fleshed out. I won't lie, this book wasn't as good as I remember Legend to be and there were some parts of the romance that I really want to roll my eyes at, but overall it was a good continuation to the series and I'm excited to see what the final novel will have in store.

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Review: The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness

This book was an interesting twist on the tales that we have heard so many times without realising that we're hearing them over and over again. I quickly became emotionally invested in the characters and their lives, wanting them to be okay and able to find happiness wherever they could. However, at some points it felt like the story of the main characters wasn't going anywhere, a slow point that I'm not used to finding in Ness' work. Still, I think this is an important tale for people to read so that they can be reminded of reality for a while.

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Review: Emma by Jane Austen

In an attempt to read more classics, I borrowed this book from my mum, worried that I would encounter the same confusion I faced when reading Pride and Prejudice, but also excited at the prospect of becoming more widely read. I found myself invested in the story from the first few pages, getting annoyed at certain characters, whilst wanting the best for others. The twists and turns found written on the pages only made me love it more and I came away from this book feeling like I had truly enjoyed myself; something I really wasn't expecting. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to start reading some classics or to anyone who loves a good bit of classical drama.

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