Author Archives: Shyanne Sarris

Book Review – The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot

Written By: Marianne Cronin Final Overall Rating: 9.6 First of all, this review is purely derived from my own personal opinion. If you disagree, let me know in the comments; I am always up for a good discussion or to answer questions.  Recommend Yes or No: I don’t think one book has ever made me cryContinue reading “Book Review – The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot”

Book Review – The Cat Who Saved Books

This is the first book I read in 2022 and yes, I absolutely recommend it. This is a beautiful piece of literary fiction. Natsukawa weaves a novel on the cusp of reality and fantasy. Cats and books and tea all blend together to create a witty coming-of-age story. I love novels that showcase a world where fantasy should not exist, and yet it does. Because though unicorns may not exist, or talking cats for that matter, I think overcoming the challenges of life are nothing short of extraordinary. 

Book Review – The Travelling Cat Chronicles 

Written By: Hiro Arikawa Final Overall Rating: 8/10 First of all, this review is purely derived from my own personal opinion. If you disagree, let me know in the comments; I am always up for a good discussion or to answer questions.  Recommend Yes or No:  Yes, if you love cats and tragedy and beauty, please,Continue reading “Book Review – The Travelling Cat Chronicles “

Crimson Daisy

“Crimson Daisy, Does she love me?” A bomb explodes above. She loves me not. A petal slowly falls. Yet, the sun is out Shining brightly – She loves me! I pluck a petal out. My eyes are getting cloudy – Metal drops are raining down. She loves me not. I rip a petal off. “CrimsonContinue reading “Crimson Daisy”

Book Review – Fox 8

Written By: George Saunders Final Overall Rating: 10/10 First of all, this review is purely derived from my own personal opinion. If you disagree, let me know in the comments; I am always up for a good discussion or to answer questions.  Recommend Yes or No: Yes, I highly recommend this novel. It is both simple andContinue reading “Book Review – Fox 8”

Book Review – A Court of Mist and Fury

Written By: Sarah J. Maas Final Overall Rating: 5/10 First of all, this review is purely derived from my own personal opinion. If you disagree, let me know in the comments; I am always up for a good discussion or to answer questions.  Recommend Yes or No:  Maybe. Like with many of my reviews on duologiesContinue reading “Book Review – A Court of Mist and Fury”

Book Review – Queen of Nothing

Written By: Holly Black Final Overall Rating: 6.6/10 First of all, this review is purely derived from my own personal opinion. If you disagree, let me know in the comments; I am always up for a good discussion or to answer questions.  Recommend Yes or No: Yes. In my opinion, Cruel Prince is still the best bookContinue reading “Book Review – Queen of Nothing”

Book Review – Secrets of the Chocolate House

Written By: Paula Brackston Final Overall Rating: 6.6/10 First of all, this review is purely derived from my own personal opinion. If you disagree, let me know in the comments; I am always up for a good discussion or to answer questions.  Recommend Yes or No:  If you made it through the first book, The LittleContinue reading “Book Review – Secrets of the Chocolate House”

Book Review – A Court of Thorns and Roses

Written By: Sarah J. Maas Final Overall Rating: 5.6/10 First of all, this review is purely derived from my own personal opinion. If you disagree, let me know in the comments; I am always up for a good discussion or to answer questions.  Recommend Yes or No: If you like fantasy, yes, go for it.Continue reading “Book Review – A Court of Thorns and Roses”