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It starts with a feel of a slice of life story where a single mother is taking care of her daughter. A neighbor falls for her but does not say it and so on. However, these are just the first few pages. The story takes a dark turn after that and after that point, the book is impossible to get away from. ...
King of Scars is part of the vivid and beautiful Grishaverse created by Leigh Bardugo. She combines characters from Shadow and Bone as well as Six of Crows and the result is fantastic. The story seamlessly connects to so many existing elements established across the Grishaverse and it enhances the impact of this book so much more. Needless to say, you should read the Shadow and Bone Trilogy as well as the Six of Crows Duology before getting to King of Scars. ...
I became an instant fan of Higashino when I read The Devotion of Suspect X on the recommendation of my neighborhood bookstore. That was a fast-paced thriller and I went through it almost in one go. Journey Under The Midnight Sun differs from Suspect X in its pace but not in its impact. Here the pace is much more balanced it does not leave your heart pounding out of your chest as you get to the big reveal. ...
This was my first experience of reading the fascinating Discworld series and I had a blast. Initially, I was apprehensive because I usually enjoy Epic Fantasy with good action so It was hard to imagine a good fantasy book that was a comedy. My doubts were cleared within the first 50 pages of the book because I was laughing hard as soon as it began. The interaction between Carrot and his parents as well as the first meeting of the secret society are both hilarious sequences. ...
The Reckoners trilogy is a Sci-Fi Fantasy series written by one of the most prolific modern-day authors (and my personal fav), Brandon Sanderson. The series follows a group of individuals called Reckoners who have taken it upon themselves to fight the evil 'Epics' that have taken over the world. ...