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Top 25 of my favorite books

Having read a lot lately, it was time for me to redo my top 25 favorite books. It was tough but here it is (details are below the list):

  1. From Blood and Ash Saga by Jennifer L. Armentrout

  2. ACOTAR Saga (A Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J. Maas

  3. Crescent City by Sarah J. Maas

  4. Saga The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clara

  5. The Bridgerton Saga by Julia Quinn

  6. The Book of Ivy by Amy Engel

  7. Keepers of the Lost Cities Saga by Shannon Messenger

  8. Percy Jackson Saga by Rick Riordan

  9. Wait for you Volume 1 by Jennifer L. Armentrout

  10. Confess by Colleen Hoover

  11. This savage song by V.E. Schwab

  12. Empire fo the vampire by Jay Kristoff

  13. Lux Saga by Jennifer L. Armentrout

  14. The Gem Trilogy by Kerstin Gier

  15. Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

  16. Divergent Volume 1 by Veronica Roth

  17. The Last Song by Nicolas Sparks

  18. Witch and God Volume 1 by Liv Stone

  19. Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout

  20. Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin

  21. Avalon High by Meg Cabot

  22. Folks of the Air Trilogy by Holly Black

  23. Everless by Sara Holland

  24. Duff by Kody Keplinger

  25. The Hating Game by Sally Thorne


  1. From Blood and Ash Saga by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Summary (coming to all from Booknode):

As rivalry grows between two kingdoms that have been enemies forever, a young woman whose destiny was all set sees her certainties shattered, and more than anything...her heart.

A virgin...

Chosen from birth to usher in a new era of her kingdom, Poppy's life has never really been her own. Her parents were killed when she was young and she has lived a reclusive, overprotected life ever since. A lonely life, untouched and unseen, with no contact with the outside world and only one moment to look forward to: the day of her Ascension.

A duty...

The future of the entire kingdom rests on Poppy's shoulders, but she's not sure she wants that destiny. Because she has a heart, a soul, and she'd rather fight the creatures that caused her misfortune. And when Hawke, an honor guard charged with protecting her until her Ascension, bursts into her life, he challenges her beliefs, even to the point of the forbidden.

A kingdom...

Abandoned by the gods and feared by mortals, another fallen kingdom rises up, determined to take back what is owed to it through violence and revenge. And as the threat closes in, Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being deemed unworthy by the gods, but her own life as everything that made up her world inexorably crumbles.


Review:

I had a real crush on this saga. It takes the first place in my top 25 because EVERYTHING is absolutely incredible in these books.

The author introduces us to a whole new world through the eyes of Poppy, a character I really enjoyed. The story is gripping from the beginning, and there is never a dull moment. You don't even see the pages go by because you are so caught up in the story and the action.

This is one of the best saga I have read. Poppy and Cas are really the most endearing characters in the world. I love them! The secondary characters are all equally interesting and that's what I love about Jennifer L. Armentrout. And I am so looking forward to reading the sequel, especially with the revelations at the end.


2. ACOTAR Saga (A Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J. Maas

Summary:

While hunting in the snowy woods, Feyre only wanted to feed her family. But she committed an irreparable act by killing a Fae, and she was taken by force to Prythian, kingdom of the immortals.

There, however, her prison is a magnificent palace and her jailer is no monster. Tamlin, a Fae High Lord, treats her like a princess.

And what is this evil that plagues the kingdom and threatens to spread to the mortal realm?

Clearly, Feyre is no mere prisoner. But how could a young human girl of such humble origins come to the aid of such powerful lords?

Her freedom, in any case, seems to be at that price.


Review:

I discovered this saga a little late but OMD I loved it. It has become one of my favorites. The story is amazing, the invented world is magical. It's just a work of art. It starts with a rewrite of the Beauty and the Beast tale, which I loved, but little by little the author shapes her world and it's really fantastic to see. Following Feyre through the trials they go through is addictive, as she is a strong, brave and endearing character.

It is also very much the characters that made me love this saga. Of course, there is Feyre, the main character, but I also liked Rhysand, Cassian, Mor, Azriel and the whole gang.

The author offers us the most addictive story of all time with a magnificent universe.


3. Crescent City by Sarah J. Maas

Summary:

Bound by blood.

Tempted by desire.

Unleashed by fate.

Bryce, a young woman who is half fae, half human, has a perfect life: she works during the day at an antique shop selling magical artifacts and parties all night with her friends, savoring every pleasure Lunathion - better known as the Crescent City - has to offer. But one day, a terrible murder shakes the foundations of the city, and Bryce's world.

Two years later, her job is a dead end and she's drifting into oblivion as she scours the most famous clubs. But when the murderer strikes again, Bryce finds herself drawn into the investigation and must team up with Hunt, a mysterious fallen angel whose dark past haunts her every step. Hunt is the archangels' personal assassin and must protect the young woman, even though he has little interest in her.

In search of the truth, Bryce and Hunt will get to know each other and explore the underbelly of the city to the darkest levels of Hell where things that have lain dormant for millennia awaken...


Review:

Oh my goodness! This saga is incredible. Sarah J. Maas once again gives us an addictive story. The books are a bit long but frankly, the plot is so good that we turn the pages without realizing it and we finish the reading in a short time.

This story is a wonder. There is action, strong characters with character, mysteries, secrets... In short, it has it all!

The characters are amazing and so touching. I love Bryce, his humor, his strength. I love Hunt and his macho side. The story is sensational, it takes us through highs and lows. And I'm looking forward to the sequel with great anticipation.


4. Saga The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clara

Summary:

New York City, in the present day. During a party, 15-year-old Clary witnesses a murder. She is terrified when the victim's body mysteriously disappears before her eyes... She then discovers the existence of an invisible war between demonic forces and the secret society of Shadowhunters. The mysterious Jace is one of them. By his side, Clary will play a role in this adventure that she never imagined.


Review:

The author's imagination is incredible. I love the world she has created and I love her characters, especially Isabelle, Magnus and Alec. The books are so well written that I found myself reading them back to back.

In fact, I love this saga so much that I have read absolutely ALL of The Mortal Instruments books. My preference is for The Mortal Instruments - The Last Hours, because it features characters from the previous books with a new generation of shadow hunters, and with another mystery to solve.


5. The Bridgerton Saga by Julia Quinn

Summary:

Dearest readers, what a season! To the rhythm of balls and receptions, I have narrated to you the breathless soap opera of the crazy romance between Miss Daphne Bridgerton and Simon, the dark Duke of Hastings. Lustful waltzes, funny twists and memorable fights have kept us on the edge of our seats until the epilogue of unbridled romanticism. Will we have time to catch our breath? It is to be feared that not, because it is already whispered in London that Anthony, Daphne's brother, would be decided to marry as well.

Alas, the chosen one has an obnoxious sister who is categorically opposed to this union because of the viscount's libertine past. This promises us many adventures. And as there are still six Bridgertons to marry, your devoted columnist has a lot to look forward to. Don't lose track, dear readers, the saga has just begun!

Lady Whistledown's society column, London, 1814


Review:

I absolutely love all the Bridgerton stories. My preference is Colin's, because Colin and Penelope are my favorite characters. But the author has an amazing writing style. Between the romance, the characters, and the regency era, the volumes are all masterpieces. And the characters are so touching that you want to know how their story will end.


6. The Book of Ivy by Amy Engel

Summary:

It has been fifty years since a nuclear war decimated the world's population. A survivor group of ten thousand people has finally formed, and what remains of the United States of America has chosen a president. But of the two families that competed for power, mine lost. Today, the sons and daughters of the former adversaries are forced to marry each other in an annual ceremony that is supposed to keep the people together.

I am sixteen this year, and it is my turn.

My name is Ivy Westfall, and I have one mission in life: to kill the boy I am destined to marry, Bishop, the president's son. Ever since I was a little girl, I've been preparing for this moment. No matter my feelings, my desires, my doubts. The hopes of an entire community rest on me. The time of rebellion is coming...

Bishop must die. And I will be the one to kill him.

Born to betray and made to kill... Will she be up to the task? Part tortured love story, part psychological thriller, and part cruel dystopia, The Book of Ivy takes you on a breathless countdown from which you will not escape unscathed.


Review:

When I started reading this duology, I didn't think I would like it so much. But the world that Amy Engel has created is exciting and I bought into the story right away. The story is well thought out, and I loved seeing how Amy adapts to her new situation.

But what really made me love these books was the character of Bishop. He is so sweet and caring, he is a sweetheart. I had a real crush on this man.


7. Keepers of the Lost Cities Saga by Shannon Messenger

Summary:

For years, Sophie has known that she is not like everyone else. She feels apart at school, where she doesn't need to listen to lectures to understand. The reason? She has a photographic memory... But that's not all: what she has never revealed to anyone is that she hears others think as if they were speaking aloud to her. With headphones on to keep the constant background noise from driving her crazy, she was walking with her class to the Natural History Museum one morning when a strange boy approached her. From that moment on, the life she knew is over: she is not human and must abandon her entire existence to join another universe, which she left twelve years earlier. Waiting for her there are a host of new friends and enemies, and one haunting question: who is she? Why was she hidden in the human world? Why does she have only partial memories of her past? A first novel bathed in magic, whose fantasy and sense of suspense work miracles, and where Shannon Messenger's undeniable talent shines through. A name to remember!


Review:

I loved the first volume and I still love it so much now. The story is extraordinary, with characters that make the strength of this story, villains that are much more complex than what we could think at the beginning. This saga is made of mysteries, revelations, secrets that are revealed little by little and that's what we love in this saga.

The character of Sophie is wonderful. We see her growing up, learning to master her powers, trying to find her place in this world she didn't know at the beginning. And then, of course, there is Keefe, who adds humor in these tomes and who has an incredible charm.


8. Percy Jackson Saga by Rick Riordan

Summary:

Being a demigod can be deadly...

Attacked by his math teacher who is in fact a mythological monster, unjustly expelled from his college and pursued by an enraged minotaur, Percy Jackson finds himself accused of having stolen Zeus' lightning bolt!

To stay alive, clear his name and discover the identity of the god who fathered him, he will have to accomplish his quest at the cost of a thousand dangers.


Review:

How do you explain my love for this saga? It is so good. I love the characters, the story, the mythology scattered throughout with a brilliance that I can only applaud. Rick Riordan is the reason I love mythology so much and know so much about it.

This world is addictive and so are these characters. One volume equals one quest that will lead our favorite trio to the final battle (which is awesome, by the way).

I am so looking forward to reading the next saga about Nico Di Angelo.


9. Wait for you Volume 1 by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Summary:

Never take off your bracelet, be punctual, don't attract attention: these are the three precepts that Avery has imposed on herself for her college entrance. A strategy that the seductive Cameron Hamilton could well thwart with his penetrating gaze and his enticing smile. Patient and stubborn, when Cam has set his sights on someone, he'll stop at nothing, except perhaps Avery's past, which seems to be stubbornly resurfacing...

Together, will they be able to face the memory of that terrible night five years earlier and miles away that changed everything?


Review:

There are no words to describe this book, it is so wonderful and extraordinary. It is a pure marvel. The characters are unique and vivid and the relationship between Avery and Cam is just amazing. They are the perfect couple with their strengths and flaws. I devoured the pages so much I was immersed in the story. A well written story that tells a love story mixed with painful pasts.


10. Confess by Colleen Hoover

Summary:

Auburn Reed has very specific plans for the future and won't let anyone get in her way! But when she walks through the door of an art gallery in Dallas for an interview that pushes her toward Owen Gentry. The enigmatic artist seems to have a lot to hide at all costs. In an attempt to uncover his innermost secrets, Auburn will let her guard down only to realize that she is risking much more than she thought.

To build themselves up, everyone will have to confess everything. But sometimes the truth is more painful than silence...


Review:

This story touched me a lot. The story deals with all kinds of problems that are a bit taboo nowadays and I liked that aspect. But what I really liked was to build the story around confessions. It's very original, and it really adds to the story and to the characters that are revealed little by little. A book that I highly recommend.



11. This savage song by V.E. Schwab

Summary:

In Verity, crimes are so numerous that each one gives birth to a monster - there are three kinds: the first ones, the Corsai and the Malchai, are legion and devour their victims or feed on their blood. The Sunai, on the other hand, are rare and mysterious: they can seize the soul of their prey through music...

In the northern part of the city, Callum Harker saw the emergence of this plague as an opportunity to prosper, offering the population protection in exchange for money. To the south, Henry Flynn has decided to fight fire with fire and orchestrate a counteroffensive: he has taken in three Sunai, whom he is raising as his children. August, who is one of them, is eager to be given more responsibility. When he is asked to keep an eye on Kate Harker, the only daughter of their sworn enemy, he agrees to go to the same high school as her. But the girl, who is anything but tender, soon discovers his true identity...


Review:

I loved it! So much so that I read it in one sitting. I really fell in love with August's character, who is such a tender and touching person. And I can't wait to find out what happens to him next. Especially after the revelations at the end!


12. Empire of the vampire by Jay Kristoff

Summary:

From the holy cup comes the divine light;

The faithful hand restores order to the world.

And under the gaze of the Seven Martyrs,

Man will abolish this endless night.

Twenty-seven long years have passed since the death of day. For nearly three decades, the vampires have waged war on humanity, gradually building their eternal empire. Now only a few sparks of light remain in a sea of darkness.

Gabriel de León is a silver saint: a member of a brotherhood working to defend the kingdom and the Church against the creatures of the night. But even the Silver Order couldn't stem the tide once daylight failed, and Gabriel is alone now.

Imprisoned by the monsters he swore to destroy, the last silver saint is forced to tell his story. A tale of legendary battles and forbidden love, of faith lost and friendships won, of the eternal king and the quest for humanity's last hope: The Holy Grail.


Review:

I loved it! It's a favorite. The story is gripping. The pulp of the author is original and I really liked the way he built the story, through a kind of interrogation. The reading is easy and fortunately because the book is 950 pages. And as a bonus, there are illustrations in the book that are just beautiful. I am looking forward to the sequel which I hope will answer my questions.


13. Lux Saga by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Summary:

When Katy moves to a remote corner of West Virginia, she expects everything but to meet neighbors her own age.

Disappointingly, Daemon Black may be hot and have an adorable twin sister, but he's still insufferable and arrogant!

When Kat realizes that everyone seems to be running away from the Black family, she sees Daemon's cold smugness in a different light.

Will she still be able to avoid him when everything screams at her to get closer?


Review:

For a long time, this was my favorite saga and it still is. From the beginning, we feel close to Katy's character, who is a reader like us, but who sees her life turned upside down when she meets her neighbors. And what neighbors! Daemon and Dee are characters that I liked a lot. Each one has his own character but boy did I love them in their own way. The world created by Jennifer L. Armentrout is once again just wonderful.


14. The Gem Trilogy by Kerstin Gier

Summary:

Gwendolyn is a high school student like any other. Okay, she sees ghosts in the hallways of her high school, but first she sees only one, and then nobody is perfect. As for the rest, it's just ordinary life, with boring teachers, a demanding mother, and annoying brothers and sisters...

But when she suddenly finds herself projected into the beginning of the last century, Gwendolyn panics. It doesn't last very long, but still!

She who thought she was ordinary turns out to be marked by the seal of the time watchers. Those who travel through the ages to accomplish mysterious missions.

Something to get you out of your daily routine.....


Review:

Oh my, this saga! A pure wonder. We embark in a very original story with characters able to go back in time. Except that it is necessary to follow rules, to respect a certain process. Process that Gwendolyn, that I adore precisely for that, has difficulty to follow. She is going to turn everything upside down and that's why we love these books. Gwen will try by her own means to understand what it implies to travel in time and we will see that it is not so easy. She will be helped by Gideon, whom I like very much, in her quest for the truth.


15. Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

Summary :

After her mother dies in a car accident, 16-year-old Bree Matthews wants only one thing: to leave her family home and all her childhood memories behind. Joining the early-bird program at the prestigious University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seems like the perfect escape - until she witnesses a magical attack, fought off by two older students. From that moment on, everything Bree thought she knew about the world falls apart: not only does magic exist, but a thousand-year-old secret society is fighting tirelessly to preserve humanity from the evil hordes that threaten to eradicate it. A society that may have had a hand in her mother's death. To find out the truth, Bree has no choice but to infiltrate it, at her own peril...


Review:

This is a real favorite! It's original, full of action, and we get into the story from the beginning. And as a bonus, we have the right to a story about the Arthurian legend. I really liked the characters, especially Briana, who brings a very interesting point of view. It's good to have a black main character, which I find is very rare.


16. Divergent Volume 1 by Veronica Roth

Summary:

SHE IS DIVERGENT.

SHE IS IN DANGER OF DEATH.

In a world where you can only belong to one of five factions, a young girl brings chaos.

In a post-apocalyptic Chicago, society is divided into 5 factions: the Altruists, the Bold, the Sincere, the Learned and the Fraternal. Each is dedicated to the worship of a virtue in the hope of creating a perfect civilization. Children grow up in the faction they were born into. At age 16 they must choose which faction they will belong to for life. Before making this decision, they are tested to see which virtue most closely matches their personality. For Beatrice, from an Altruistic family, the choice is even more difficult.

Her choice will not be without consequences. It will bring chaos but will also make her discover love...


Review:

Do I really need to explain why I love this book so much? First, because it is a thousand times better than the movie. Then, I put the first volume because I could reread it 100 times, while for the two following volumes, it is not the case. I prefer Tris in this volume because she discovers what it means to be Divergent, she learns to be stronger, to survive against people who want to hurt her just because she is different. And of course, because there is Four.


17. The Last Song by Nicolas Sparks

Summary:

At the age of 17, the life of Veronica Miller, aka "Ronnie," 'is turned upside down by her parents' divorce and her father's sudden departure from New York to North Carolina. She is very angry with him and refuses to see him since the breakup... Until one day, three years later, her mother decides to send her to spend a summer with him, hoping for a reconciliation. Ronnie's father, a former pianist and teacher, lives a peaceful life by the sea, where he devotes himself to making a work of art. Upon his arrival, Ronnie rebels and threatens to leave. But soon, she meets Will, a young man from the village, who will turn her heart upside down. Letting her guard down, will she finally succeed in opening herself to happiness?


Review:

The Last Song is a pure wonder to read. The writing is fluid and simple and the author shares many emotions in her story, passing through the points of view of different characters. This book makes us laugh, cry, love, forgive... In short, it teaches us many things and opens our eyes to the life that surrounds us. The story is simply sublime.

I appreciate absolutely EVERYTHING in this book. The characters are endearing and resemble us in a way that is inconceivable at the beginning of the novel, until they figure out who they really are and stand out with their unique personalities. The setting of the beach and the waves is very well researched and is perfectly captured. However, I loved the love story that characterizes this book as it takes us from laughter to tears and from pain to forgiveness but also gives us hope and faith. This, I think, is what makes this novel beautiful because the author makes us feel all this in a simple and understandable way.

So, I recommend you this sublime book that will stay in my heart forever.


18. Witch and God Volume 1 by Liv Stone

Summary:

Ella is a young, ungifted, playful, bubbly witch living quietly in the human world, where she attends Springfall University. This year, she will once again attend the witch community's festival with her two powerful sisters. But this year is special: the witches and the gods have decided to put an end to the conflict that has been going on between them for decades. To seal this peace, they organize a wedding between a representative of each community.

Ella is outraged to learn that her sister Meroe is the designated witch for this union, and even more so when the master of the gods, Zeus, introduces the future groom: his grandson Deimos, god of terror. Cold and arrogant, he has the terrible and black shape of the night. Ella can't believe it: there is no way her sister will marry the incarnation of Terror!

But Deimos upsets the negotiations by refusing the fiancée that is imposed on him. He himself designates the bride he has chosen: the ungifted witch no one expected, Ella.


Review:

This book is a favorite. I loved the story, which I found super original, the characters are complex but engaging, and this book has all my favorite elements. That is: humor, a little intrigue, Greek gods and a beautiful love story.

I really liked Ella, who will learn a lot about herself as the story progresses, and of course, I loved Deimos.


19. Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Summary:

At only 18 years old, Trinity is in danger of going blind. However, she can perceive and communicate with spirits and ghosts, a unique gift that puts her in such danger that she has been living in hiding for years in a remote location deep in the mountains of West Virginia, protected by Guardians, a kind of shapeshifter. For if the demons discovered her power, they would literally devour her. One day, a clan of Guardians straight from Washington DC bursts in with terrifying news: a "thing" is attacking the Guardians and the demons. The disturbing news shatters the Trinity universe, which needs more protection than ever. Among the visiting Guardians is Zayne, as handsome as he is enigmatic. The two of them must join forces and confront the demonic beings that stalk them, for a war is about to break out...


Review:

I loved this book. The characters are engaging (especially since it's a spin-off so I already knew Zayne's but I liked him better in this story), and I really liked Trinity. The plot is great, funny and poignant. Plus, Zayne and Trinity are a great pair. I can't wait to read the rest and soon!


20. Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin

Summary:

Louise, a witch in a world where her kind are punished by death, has given up her magic and now lives on petty theft. Her path should never have crossed that of Reid, a sworn hunter of the Church, who exists only to rid the world of women like her. However, a combination of circumstances will bring them together and force them into an impossible union. While everything opposes them, they will have to learn to overcome their differences, because on their destiny depends that of the world...


Review:

I had a hard time getting into the story. But once I got into the story, I was immediately hooked. And I especially liked the third part which has a lot of action and revelations of all kinds. In short, it's a story of magic with romance and a lot of humor, and I'm really looking forward to reading the last volume.


21. Avalon High by Meg Cabot

Summary:

I, Ellie, think I've fallen in love with Will, the captain of the high school soccer team.

He's a special boy: even though we just met, I feel like I've known him forever. In fact, Will is also convinced that he has seen me before! Who knows, maybe in another life? Anyway, no need to dream about the fairy tale, because he already has a girlfriend, Jennifer (a real princess!)... who seems a little too close to Lance, Will's most faithful friend.

Suddenly I'm a witness to their secrets! What role should I play in this strange trio?


Review:

Although the story is a bit childish, I reread this book often because I enjoy the story so much. Probably because it mixes Arthurian legend which I particularly like. And then, Ellie is a character I feel close to and with whom I have a lot in common.


22. Folks of the Air Trilogy by Holly Black

Summary:

Taken from the mortal world when she was just a child, Jude lives among the Fæ, sublime, immortal creatures... and cruel. But being human in Terrafæ is a constant challenge. And knowing how to wield a sword, mastering the ways, and protecting yourself from spells, is not enough. Especially since Jude has made an enemy of choice: Prince Cardan, heir to the crown. To earn his place at court, to truly belong to this land of magic, Jude must defy him, no matter the consequences.


Review:

I had a little trouble at first with the characters but eventually, as the story progressed, once I was well entrenched in the story and understood the atmosphere the author wanted to throw us into, I loved it. And I thought the story was amazing and original. I loved Jude and Cardan immensely, their hatred for each other is just the most addictive thing in the world (yes, when you say it like that, it doesn't make sense, but I think you have to read it to understand).


23. Everless by Sara Holland

Summary:

Julie lives in misery with her father. In order to pay his debts, he goes to consult the time extractor. Because in the kingdom of Sempera, everything is paid in time. Indeed, the time of life contained in the blood can be transformed into precious metal...

To prevent her father, already weakened, from condemning himself by bleeding again, Julie is hired as a servant at Everless, the residence of the Gerlings, the most powerful family in the kingdom. The wedding of Roan, the family's youngest son, to the queen's adopted daughter is to be celebrated. The latter is several hundred years old thanks to her wealth (the currency created from blood can also be consumed to extend life...)

But Julie has always been secretly in love with Roan. Because she lived in Everless as a child. But after a tragic accident, she and her father had to flee. And her father has always forbidden her to return to Everless...


Review:

This book is insane. I loved it from start to finish. The world of Everless is incredibly well imagined and detailed. And I loved the characters and the suspense that hangs over them. I especially liked the main character, Julie, but also Liam who is a deeper character than one might imagine at first.

I loved the first volume as much as the second one which brings us all the answers we wanted.


24. Duff by Kody Keplinger

Summary:

"You know, it's scientifically proven: in a group, there's always a weak link. The brave girl, The ball and chain. The DUFF: plump useful and downright bland."

Seventeen-year-old Bianca may not be the prettiest or most popular girl in high school, but she has other assets: two best papers, a biting wit, and plenty of humor.

She's also way too smart to fall for the very hot but very womanizing Wesley Rush. She simply hates him, he's been her sworn enemy ever since he nicknamed her the DUFF.

Bianca decides to come out of the shadows: she's going to start a revolution against the ruthless social rules of high school!

What she didn't plan on at all was kissing Wesley one day....


Review:

The DUFF (plump useful frankly bland) is a profound novel that makes you think about many things. First, about the labels people assign in high school. Secondly, about the problems we may face in our lives. Bianca faces many difficulties in her life: an absent mother, a father who was an alcoholic, friends that she finds too perfect... Thirdly about feelings because Bianca is a girl who likes to repress her emotions even if sooner or later she has to let them express themselves. Fourthly, about friendship which will be put to the test in this book. And finally, about love. A love that Bianca did not see coming and did not expect.

This is a wonderful story that mixes reflection, humor and fun. The author makes it unique with her fluid and incomparable writing. Easy to understand and read, this book is incredible in every way, heartwarming and accessible to all audiences.


25. The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

Summary:

The day Lucy meets her new colleague, Joshua Templeman, she can't believe it: he's a knockout! But it doesn't take her more than two seconds to discover that he's also cold, cynical, ruthless... absolutely hateful! So when their respective bosses put them in competition for a promotion, Lucy is ready to do anything to beat him. Because, if she wins, she'll be his boss. If he wins... she'll quit. She has no choice but to win. But when, one evening, in the elevator, this traitorous Josh kisses her passionately, she is completely destabilized. Was she wrong about him all along? Or is this a tactic by Josh to make her lose her temper?


Review:

An out of the ordinary story where hate and love become one. This book immerses us in feelings and sensations so intense that we feel we are living the plot with the characters. A story so well done and so full of humor that you can't get enough of it. I loved it, devoured it and enjoyed page after page. A wonderful book from beginning to end.



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