There is always a bittersweet feeling that accompanies the end of a trilogy and it is such a shame Ruin and Rising marks the final book of the Shadow and Bone series. However, as they say, all good things must come to an end. So without any further delay, let’s proceed with the book review... Continue Reading →
Shadow and Bone Trilogy: A book review on Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
What do you do if you find yourself facing an extremely powerful enemy who is intent on chasing you until the end of the earth? You stop running and start fighting back. I truly enjoyed reading Shadow and Bone (The first book of the series) and I couldn't wait to get started on the second... Continue Reading →
Diving into the Grishaverse: A book review on Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Shadow and Bone was adapted into a Netflix series earlier this year and I was hooked! When I completed season 1, I was so eager to get my own copy of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy and luckily, I was fortunate enough to find all three in Borders at Ibn Batuta Mall, Dubai, UAE. The... Continue Reading →
What it means to be a family: A book review on Finding Chika by Mitch Albom
I like to read stories with a hint of sadness but as much as I enjoyed reading Finding Chika by Mitch Albom, I found it difficult to write this book review as it is such a heart-wrenching tale with a tragic ending. Finding Chika is a moving memoir of a girl named Medjerda ‘Chika’ Jeune,... Continue Reading →