WWW Wednesdays (8th March 2023)

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where all the Book Bloggers share “What they are currently reading?”, “What did you recently finish reading?” and “What will you read next?”

What are you currently reading?

Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon

Today, she hates him.

It’s the last day of senior year. Rowan Roth and Neil McNair have been bitter rivals for all of high school, clashing on test scores, student council elections, and even gym class pull-up contests. While Rowan, who secretly wants to write romance novels, is anxious about the future, she’d love to beat her infuriating nemesis one last time.

Tonight, she puts up with him.

When Neil is named valedictorian, Rowan has only one chance at victory: Howl, a senior class game that takes them all over Seattle, a farewell tour of the city she loves. But after learning a group of seniors is out to get them, she and Neil reluctantly decide to team up until they’re the last players left—and then they’ll destroy each other.

As Rowan spends more time with Neil, she realizes he’s much more than the awkward linguistics nerd she’s sparred with for the past four years. And, perhaps, this boy she claims to despise might actually be the boy of her dreams.

Tomorrow … maybe she’s already fallen for him.

What did you recently finish reading?

Under One Roof By Ali Hazelwood

Mara, Sadie, and Hannah are friends first, scientists always. Though their fields of study might take them to different corners of the world, they can all agree on this universal truth: when it comes to love and science, opposites attract and rivals make you burn….

As an environmental engineer, Mara knows all about the delicate nature of ecosystems. They require balance. And leaving the thermostat alone. And not stealing someone else’s food. And other rules Liam, her detestable big-oil lawyer of a roommate, knows nothing about. Okay, sure, technically she’s the interloper. Liam was already entrenched in his aunt’s house like some glowering grumpy giant when Mara moved in, with his big muscles and kissable mouth just sitting there on the couch tempting respectable scientists to the dark side…but Helena was her mentor and Mara’s not about to move out and give up her inheritance without a fight.

The problem is, living with someone means getting to know them. And the more Mara finds out about Liam, the harder it is to loathe him…and the easier it is to love him.

To listen to Sadie and Hannah’s stories, look for the novellas Stuck with You and Below Zero, coming soon, available first on audio!

What do you think you’ll read next?

Book Lovers By Emily Henry

One summer. Two rivals. A plot twist they didn’t see coming….

Nora Stephens’ life is books—she’s read them all—and she is not that type of heroine. Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart. In fact, the only people Nora is a heroine for are her clients, for whom she lands enormous deals as a cutthroat literary agent, and her beloved little sister Libby.

Which is why she agrees to go to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina for the month of August when Libby begs her for a sisters’ trip away—with visions of a small-town transformation for Nora, who she’s convinced needs to become the heroine in her own story. But instead of picnics in meadows, or run-ins with a handsome country doctor or bulging-forearmed bartender, Nora keeps bumping into Charlie Lastra, a bookish brooding editor from back in the city. It would be a meet-cute if not for the fact that they’ve met many times and it’s never been cute.

If Nora knows she’s not an ideal heroine, Charlie knows he’s nobody’s hero, but as they are thrown together again and again—in a series of coincidences no editor worth their salt would allow—what they discover might just unravel the carefully crafted stories they’ve written about themselves.

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Typecast BY Andrea J. Stein [BOOK REVIEW]

SYNOPSIS

Callie Dressler thought she had put her past where it belonged—behind her. But when she learns her ex-boyfriend is bringing their breakup to the big screen, she must face the fact that their history has been looming over her all along.

At thirty-two, Callie Dressler is finally comfortable in her own skin. She loves her job as a preschool teacher, and although living in her vacant childhood home isn’t necessarily what dreams are made of, the space is something she never could have afforded if she’d stayed in New York City. She knows her well-ordered life will be upended when her type A, pregnant sister, Nina; adorable four-year-old niece; and workaholic brother-in-law move in, but how could she say no when they needed a place to crash during their remodel? As Nina pointed out, it is still their parents’ house, even though their mom and dad have relocated.

As if adjusting to this new living situation isn’t enough, the universe sends Callie another wrinkle: her college boyfriend, Ethan—who Callie dumped ten years earlier for reasons known only to her—has a film coming out, and the screenplay is based on their real-life breakup. While the movie consumes her thoughts, Callie can’t help wondering if Nina and her friends are right that she hasn’t moved on. When a complication with Nina’s pregnancy brings Callie in close contact with Nina’s smart and funny architect, Callie realizes she had better figure out whether she wants to open the door to the past—or she’ll risk missing out on her future. 

MY THOUGHTS

How would you react if you get to know that your ex-boyfriend from college has written a movie based on your relationship? The story revolves around Callie who is a thirty one year old preschool teacher who was supposed to move with her boyfriend Ethan just after college but they broke up with each other and never saw him again.


After which we get to follow her story after 10 years of the break up. She comes to know that her boyfriend has written a movie based on their failed relationship. Now the question arises, is Callie still has feelings for Ethan? I am not going to reveal much about what happens in the book but this is the premise of the story.


One thing I loved the most about the book was Callie’s character development by the each passing chapter. I can say that I really adored Callie as a fictional character. Her character was so relatable and at times I felt that I am a part of her life or she is my friend. This book was such a fast paced one. This is one of the best debut book I have read so far this year and I highly recommend checking this out since I enjoyed it a lot.

Too Good To Be True BY Carola Lovering [Book Review]

𝗧𝗼𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝐌𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠- ⭐⭐✨

𝘽𝙊𝙊𝙆 𝙍𝙀𝙑𝙄𝙀𝙒

The story is told from three perspectives- Skye, Burke and Heather. Burke is a perfect man who proposed to his girlfriend Skye and she is very much happy that finally someone loves her and doesn’t judge her because she has OCD. Burke is also married to Heather and they have three children. Now the question arises, why Burke proposed to Skye when he was already married to Heather?

It was really disappointing. I heard a lot of great reviews about the book and that is why I ended up requesting this title on Netgalley. When I started, I was excited and very much sure that this is going to be a 5 star read. But that didn’t happen. The ending did not make sense. The plot twist was very very predictable. I am giving it 3 starts just because I liked the writing style. The first half of the book was gripping and suspenseful but what happened in the end was unexpected. I feel that If this book had been structured a bit differently it would have been better. I didn’t like any of the characters. By the time I reached page 70 or 80, I was very much sure what was going to happen next. AND IT HAPPENED!!!! I love reading books with multiple perspectives but in this book, all the three characters ended up messing the entire story. This book was so much hyped but for me it did not live upto the hype. It was definitely not a thriller. I read this book last month. I decided not to post a review of this book because I felt that it’s better not to because it’s an unpopular opinion but when I read a lot of negative reviews, I felt relieved.

The Maidens By Alex Michaelides

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝘆 @alex.michaelides
𝐌𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠- ⭐⭐⭐⭐

𝘽𝙊𝙊𝙆 𝙍𝙀𝙑𝙄𝙀𝙒

“𝗘𝗱𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗿”
This was a fact that Mariana knew from the very beginning.

The story takes place at a college campus. Mariana, a thirty six year old is a group therapist who lives in London. She recently lost her husband, Sebastian who has been the love of her life. To Mariana, life without Sebastian seems incomplete. His memories keep coming back in Mariana’s mind throughout the book.

One day, Marian receives a call from her niece Zoe who is a student in Cambridge. After Sebastian, if Mariana loved someone then that would be Zoe (Zoe’s parents died) and they both are always there to support each other. Zoe told her that a murder took place in Cambrige and the girl who got mudered was Tara (Zoe’s friend). Mariana decided to take a train to Cambridge because after what happened, she feels that she has to be there with her niece. Mariana paired up with her nice to solve the murder mystery. The both began to suspect Professor Edward Fosca who has a special group for women and the group is called “The Maidens”. Tara was also part of this group.

I was enjoying the initial chapters but I started to lose interest after reading 40% of the book. Continuing to read was the best decision because I was completely shocked by the ending. OMG!!!! I wasn’t even executing that plot twist. Not even in my dreams!! I would have given it 4.5 or 5 stars but didn’t because I thought that “The Silent Patient” was better than this book. The story was definitely fast paced and the story was unique. This will be a perfect read for people who are into greek history. To be honest, I was not aware of the greek history but I got to know a lot of things from this book.

Animal By Lisa Taddeo [BOOK REVIEW]

SYNOPSIS

Joan has spent a lifetime enduring the cruel acts of men. But when one of them commits a shocking act of violence in front of her, she flees New York City in search of Alice, the only person alive who can help her make sense of her past. In the sweltering hills above Los Angeles, Joan unravels the horrific event she witnessed as a child—that has haunted her every waking moment—while forging the power to finally strike back.

Here is the electrifying debut novel from Lisa Taddeo, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller and international phenomenon Three Women, which was named to more than thirty best-of-the-year lists and hailed as “a dazzling achievement” (Los Angeles Times) and “a heartbreaking, gripping, astonishing masterpiece” (Esquire). Animal is a depiction of female rage at its rawest, and a visceral exploration of the fallout from a male-dominated society. With writing that scorches and mesmerizes, Taddeo illustrates one woman’s exhilarating transformation from prey into predator.

MY THOUGHTS

The story revolves around a 36 year old woman named Joan who has witnessed a public suicide in the beginning of the book. After this incident, she is in search of answers about her past from a girl named Alice. Without revealing much about the story, I would suggest you buy a copy of this book. I read a lot of mixed reviews and this book isn’t fir everyone but you should definitely give it a try. I would say that it was more of a character driven novel rather than being plot driven.

It’s hard to find the right word to describe how I felt after reading the book. For me it was emotional and depressing at times but I appreciate the efforts that the author has put in writing the book. I completed this book a couple of days ago but I couldn’t find time to sit and write a review. Ever since I finished this book, I could not progress. It feels as if the story is stuck somewhere in my head. At this point of time, I don’t know how I will rate this book. I am not pretty sure if I loved the protagonist or not but the author has penned amazing characters.

𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰

𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I am so excited to be a part of the book tour for Annalisse Series by Marlene M Bell. A big thanks to @lolasblogtours & the author for the review copies in exchange for an honest review.

I’m not really into romance mystery but when I read the blurb I was sure that I’ll end up loving this book and I did. The book didn’t disappoint me. I really loved the writing style and the characters were just amazing.

I felt that all the books are hard to put down and it will keep you guessing. The plot, characters, the whole atmosphere was just amazing!!!! These were one of those hidden gems that many readers don’t know about but I highly recommend this book to all those who love reading romance mystery. And I absolutely loved the whole build up… you won’t be able to guess what’s happening till the end but once you’ll do… I don’t want to give any spoilers 🥲🥲
You need to read this book!! 💖💖

Sisters of the Snake [BOOK REVIEW]

Sisters of the Snake by Sasha Nanua

SYNOPSIS

A lost princess. A dark puppet master. And a race against time—before all is lost.

Princess Rani longs for a chance to escape her gilded cage and prove herself. Ria is a street urchin, stealing just to keep herself alive.

When these two lives collide, everything turns on its head: because Ria and Rani, orphan and royal, are unmistakably identical.

A deal is struck to switch places—but danger lurks in both worlds, and to save their home, thief and princess must work together. Or watch it all fall into ruin.

Deadly magic, hidden temples, and dark prophecies: Sisters of the Snake is an action-packed, immersive fantasy that will thrill fans of The Crown’s Game and The Tiger at Midnight.

MY THOUGHTS

Sisters of The Snake is a retelling of The Prince and The Pauper. The store is told from two perspectives : Rani, the princess and Riya, the thief. The moment I read the blurb, I was sure that this is going to be one of the most anticipated young adult fantasy novels of 2021 and I loveddddd ittttt ❤️❤️❤️❤️ that’s all about the story 🤐 because I want you to all to read the book.

I was very well able to relate with both the main characters. For me the plot and world building were so solid. I am not really into young adult novels but this book was amazing and creative and immersive and unique. The interesting thing about the book was that both the characters were identical. And I personally enjoy books that have identical characters. As soon as I finished this book, I called my best friend to tell how amazing the book was and I was able to convince her to read it as well. If you are someone who loves to read cultural fantasy then this book is for you. Although it was a re-telling, I was still not bored but I felt that the plot was quite predictable. I recommend this book to all the readers who love to read fantasy novels.

INVICTUS: The Jungle That Made Me by Nidhie Sharma [BOOK REVIEW]

SYNOPSIS

Six children
One treacherous jungle
A gripping story of resilience

Tawang, 10,000 feet above sea level and home to a remote Indian military base at the Indo-China border, is abuzz. Six army children – the oldest, thirteen, the youngest, six – have been missing since daybreak in the surrounding jungles.

With inclement weather, thick cloud cover, swollen streams raging downwards and lurking predators, the six are facing their hardest test yet. As the daunting jungle slowly unravels its plans, the children must find a way out before sundown.

Set against the harsh and inhospitable terrain of Arunachal Pradesh, Invictus is a compelling first-person account of survival against all odds. 

MY THOUGHTS

4.5 stars

The incidents of the story were vividly written that for a moment I felt that I am one of those children. As readers, we got to learn a lot of lessons from the story. I adore the author’s writing style and would love to read more books by her. I would recommend this book to all the readers because one, the plot was very well planned and written and second, it is based on a real story. The fact that six children went missing in the most dangerous jungle gave me chills. It was a fast paced novel and I was amazed by how well the characters were penned. The plot managed to surpass my expectations. Highly recommend it.

Animal By Lisa Taddeo [BOOK REVIEW]

SYNOPSIS

Joan has spent a lifetime enduring the cruel acts of men. But when one of them commits a shocking act of violence in front of her, she flees New York City in search of Alice, the only person alive who can help her make sense of her past. In the sweltering hills above Los Angeles, Joan unravels the horrific event she witnessed as a child—that has haunted her every waking moment—while forging the power to finally strike back.

Here is the electrifying debut novel from Lisa Taddeo, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller and international phenomenon Three Women, which was named to more than thirty best-of-the-year lists and hailed as “a dazzling achievement” (Los Angeles Times) and “a heartbreaking, gripping, astonishing masterpiece” (Esquire). Animal is a depiction of female rage at its rawest, and a visceral exploration of the fallout from a male-dominated society. With writing that scorches and mesmerizes, Taddeo illustrates one woman’s exhilarating transformation from prey into predator.

MY THOUGHTS

The story revolves around a 36 year old woman named Joan who has witnessed a public suicide in the beginning of the book. After this incident, she is in search of answers about her past from a girl named Alice. Without revealing much about the story, I would suggest you buy a copy of this book. I read a lot of mixed reviews and this book isn’t fir everyone but you should definitely give it a try. I would say that it was more of a character driven novel rather than being plot driven.

It’s hard to find the right word to describe how I felt after reading the book. For me it was emotional and depressing at times but I appreciate the efforts that the author has put in writing the book. I completed this book a couple of days ago but I couldn’t find time to sit and write a review. Ever since I finished this book, I could not progress. It feels as if the story is stuck somewhere in my head. At this point of time, I don’t know how I will rate this book. I am not pretty sure if I loved the protagonist or not but the author has penned amazing characters.

Tokyo Ever After By Emiko Jean [BOOK REVIEW]

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SUMMARY

Izumi Tanaka has never really felt like she fit in—it isn’t easy being Japanese American in her small, mostly white, northern California town. Raised by a single mother, it’s always been Izumi—or Izzy, because “It’s easier this way”—and her mom against the world. But then Izzy discovers a clue to her previously unknown father’s identity… and he’s none other than the Crown Prince of Japan. Which means outspoken, irreverent Izzy is literally a princess.

In a whirlwind, Izzy travels to Japan to meet the father she never knew and discover the country she always dreamed of. But being a princess isn’t all ball gowns and tiaras. There are conniving cousins, a hungry press, a scowling but handsome bodyguard who just might be her soulmate, and thousands of years of tradition and customs to learn practically overnight.

Izzy soon finds herself caught between worlds, and between versions of herself—back home, she was never “American” enough, and in Japan, she must prove she’s “Japanese” enough. Will Izumi crumble under the weight of the crown, or will she live out her fairytale, happily ever after?

MY THOUGHTS

The story of Tokyo Ever After revolves around a girl named Izumi, an American Japanese who lives with her mother in North California. But one day she finds out that her father is the crown prince of Japan and she is ACTUALLY A PRINCESS!!! After coming to know about all this, she writes to her father and later travels to Japan. I love reading books by japanese authors or in general any book set in Japan and keeping that in mind, I love love love this book. It is perfect for those who love reading something light during summers. I mostly read Mystery & Thriller. You’ll rarely find me with a rom-com or a light read in my hand. For a change, I loved it. I am not revealing much about the story and would recommend it to those who loved Crazy Rich Asians.

I adore the relationship between Izumi and Akio but at the same time I felt that it was more of Insta-love. Izumi was a charming character and I loved her character. Knowing the fact that she is a princess, she didn’t change her attitude toward other people… not even a little bit.

As far as the writing is concerned, it was pretty good. I appreciate the efforts that the author has put in. I got to learn quite a few things just by reading this book. I am eagerly waiting for the next book.