Sal lives in a haunted house. He longs to be ordinary, but when the strangest of strangers arrives on his doorstep – a fellow outcast called Pax – his life grows even more complicated. Sal goes on to develop an unlikely friendship with Pax, whose love for all things spooky drew him to the house and its inhabitants. But as the two grow closer, the true nature of the hauntings is gradually revealed. Will Sal find the courage to conquer his ghosts, or will he risk losing Pax for good?
Tag: Reviews
Heartbreak Houseshare – Emily Merrill
Fresh out of university in Manchester and struggling to climb the career ladder in London, Flick’s devastated when her boyfriend dumps her with no warning and leaves her looking for a new place to live. Being forced into a houseshare with three complete strangers isn’t exactly how Flick saw things going. But the residents of Carlisle Avenue are quickly on hand to help her navigate the ups and downs of the life she’s currently winging.
The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera – Quote
I recently finished reading The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera and I adored it. It broke my heart and exceeded all my expectations surrounding the prequel. There are so many beautiful quotes in this book. So, I wanted to do what I normally do with a book that I enjoy, which is pick a quote from it and get designing.
Ophelia After All – Racquel Marie
Ophelia Rojas knows what she likes: her best friends, Cuban food, rose-gardening, and boys - way too many boys. Her friends and parents make fun of her endless stream of crushes, but Ophelia is a romantic at heart. She couldn't change, even if she wanted to. So when she finds herself thinking more about cute, quiet Talia Sanchez than the loss of a perfect prom with her ex-boyfriend, seeds of doubt take root in Ophelia's firm image of herself. Add to that the impending end of high school and the fracturing of her once-solid friend group, and things are spiraling a little out of control.
Seoulmates – Susan Lee
Hannah Cho had the next year all planned out—the perfect summer with her boyfriend, Nate, and then a fun senior year with their friends. But then Nate does what everyone else in Hannah’s life seems to do—he leaves her, claiming they have nothing in common. He and all her friends are newly obsessed with K-pop and K-dramas, and Hannah is not. After years of trying to embrace the American part and shunning the Korean side of her Korean American identity to fit in, Hannah finds that’s exactly what now has her on the outs.
What Happened in September?
September is almost over and I cannot believe how quickly 2022 is flying by. It has been another busy month of reading, concerts, shopping and cinema trips. Here is what happened in September!
What I Read in September!
How in the world is it nearly October! It has got quite cold recently and I am definitely in an Autumn mood now. I read a total of 11 books throughout September. I'm reading quite the variety of books at the minute, I feel, and enjoying doing that. So, I am back with another what I've read this month post which is a bunch of mini reviews for the book I read in September. Here they are!
Things I Know – Helena Close
Saoirse can't wait to leave school - but just before the Leaving Cert her ex-boyfriend dies by suicide. Everyone blames Saoirse - even Saoirse herself, who cheated on him with his best friend. She is shunned by her schoolmates and suffers unbearable levels of anxiety.
Currently I’m…
I am back with another 'Currently I'm...' post. For those who do not know, I started doing these posts because I am always interesting in finding out what other people's currents are. I love knowing what other people are currently reading, watching and listening to. Here is this month's 'Currently I'm...'.
Meet Me in Mumbai – Sabina Khan
Seventeen-year-old Mira Fuller-Jensen was adopted by her moms at birth. All she knows about her biological mother is that she was a high-school student from India who returned to India after giving birth. Although Mira loves her moms, she's always felt out of place in her mostly white community.
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