Review: Blood for Blood by Ryan Graudin

My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What a book and what a duology. This sequel had me on the edge of my seat as much as the first and had just as many exciting and unexpected twists and turns. At first, I read this book quite slowly because I didn’t want my time in this world to end, but I raced through the last 150 or so pages as each development meant this book was simply unputdownable. There were parts that made me smile, parts that made me want to cry (especially chapter 49) and parts that left my mouth hanging open in shock. I couldn’t recommend this duology highly enough and am just sad that I didn’t read this book sooner.

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Six Months In

It's hard to believe that we've over halfway through 2016 already; it seems that time really does fly.

This year, I have tried to be a little stricter with my ratings and I feel like it has given me a more accurate view on which books are my favourites, so far.

Firstly, and appropriately, my first read of the year, Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. As someone who loves the Grisha trilogy, I was expecting good things from this book, but I was not expecting it to be that good. This book is simply a brilliant combination of rich character development, humour and high tension. If you're looking for a fantasy read to truly capture your imagination, I cannot recommend this book highly enough.

Secondly, How Not To Disappear by Clare Furniss. If I'm being honest, this book does not match up to the other two, it falls just short, but nevertheless, it is a heartbreaking and heart-warming tale that had me on the verge of tears. This book makes the list, not only because it is a great book, but also because I'm expecting many more good things to come from Clare Furniss.

Finally, Wolf by Wolf by Ryan Graudin. I almost don't want to give anything away so that you go in completely blind, but I don't think that me saying nothing about it would convince you to go and read it. This piece of alternative reality, historical fiction will leave you never wanting to stop turning the pages and is full of many deep secrets that you as a reader will just be clawing at the novel to find out about. Well, I guess that doesn't give away any of the plot; just trust me that this is a superb book.

What have been your favourite reads so far this year?

-E

Review: Wolf by Wolf by Ryan Graudin

A stunning novel that is truly unputdownable. This story is captivating, fast-paced and, despite being set in an alternative reality, very real. I had high expectations when I picked up this book, but they have easily been exceeded.

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