Rainy reads

I have had an absolutely crazy reading month. Prior to my exams, I ended up reading more fiction than I ever have in my leisure time. Writing about a few of those here that made me emotional and tugged at my heart while some took me back to my childhood. It was a very rewarding …

The Lynburn Legacy by Sarah Rees Brennan

Kudos to my friend for gifting me a Gothic YA trilogy. When I first saw it, my initial reaction was, What made you choose this? But my friend had faith in me and my reading prowess amidst the sceptic looks I gave her. This said, she made a brilliant choice. I loved the trilogy. I …

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

This is a very well-written YA book. When we read literature meant for Young Adults, it helps us understand dealing with the anxieties and stress that they face in their lives. They are slightly older than children and yet younger than adults. So, what sets this story different? Often in the rebellious phase during teenage, we …

Just one day/ Just one year/ Just one night by Gayle Forman

It's amusing and slightly funny too, given that I don't read such kind of books. Such meaning novellas that talk of 'love, heartbreak, travel, identity, and the “accidents” of fate.' But yes, I read this one and its sequel and the e-book epilogue as well. This is a YA work of fiction. Only it doesn't …