Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
I adored this book when I read it back in 2016. I can’t see 2026 me loving it quite so much, but teen me had a great time. It’s likely extremely cringe now, as is pretty much every YA/middle grade book from back then.
It would be interesting to read this again as an adult, but I think it’s something I need to leave in the past. I did think about re-reading it so I could continue the series, but I never got around to it.
This isn’t a book I’ll ever recommend to someone as I don’t remember a whole lot about it, so I’ll leave myself with a slightly rose-tinted view of it.
Synopsis: Simon Snow is the worst Chosen One who’s ever been chosen.
That’s what his roommate, Baz, says. And Baz might be evil and a vampire and a complete git, but he’s probably right.
Half the time, Simon can’t even make his wand work, and the other half, he starts something on fire. His mentor’s avoiding him, his girlfriend broke up with him, and there’s a magic-eating monster running around, wearing Simon’s face. Baz would be having a field day with all this, if he were here — it’s their last year at the Watford School of Magicks, and Simon’s infuriating nemesis didn’t even bother to show up.
Carry On is a love letter to love stories and the power of words – to every ‘chosen one’ who ever had more on their mind than saving the world.
Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas
I was a pretty huge fan of Sarah J. Maas but after one too many controversies I can’t justify reading her books anymore (this is not me telling other people to not read her books, I don’t agree with her views so I won’t be reading her books).
I’m not entirely sure why I bought this book in the first place. I’m not a DC fan, never really have been and likely had no intention of reading this book. I can only assume it was mega cheap in the Works as I got it when I was still at university.
This is a book I got rid of years ago now. I may have even gotten rid of it before I moved house (which is when the mass culling of my physical shelves happened). These days I rarely buy or read physical books so these posts will dwindle out at some point.
Synopsis: When the Bat’s away, the Cat will play. It’s time to see how many lives this cat really has. . . .
Two years after escaping Gotham City’s slums, Selina Kyle returns as the mysterious and wealthy Holly Vanderhees. She quickly discovers that with Batman off on a vital mission, Batwing is left to hold back the tide of notorious criminals. Gotham City is ripe for the taking.
Meanwhile, Luke Fox wants to prove he has what it takes to help people in his role as Batwing. He targets a new thief on the prowl who seems cleverer than most. She has teamed up with Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, and together they are wreaking havoc. This Catwoman may be Batwing’s undoing.
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