Book Review: The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa

24.09.19

The Travelling Cat Chronicles tells the story of Nana, a stray cat who was rescued by his current owner Satoru. Due to circumstances, Satoru is unable to keep Nana. So, with his beloved cat, he visits 3 of his dearest friends to try and find Nana a new forever home. Switching between Nana and humans’ POVs, you get real depth and insight into the characters and Satoru’s sad reason for having to rehome Nana. The parts written from Nana’s POV perfectly capture the world-view through a cat’s eyes.

When I started this book, I felt unable to put it down until I have finished the very last page! A beautiful novel, which cat lovers will enjoy!

Book Review: Don’t Move Out (Crowhill Cove Book 1) by Rhiannon D’Averc

24.09.12

I really enjoyed reading the first book in the Crowhill Cove series. Both Keaton and Olly were likeable and developed characters, each with their own issues and vulnerabilities that came to light throughout the novel. Their transition from enemies to lovers was gradual, which I appreciated as time was taken for them to heal from the past and truly get to know each other.

If you love college romances, then you will certainly enjoy Don’t Move Out and the Crowhill Cove series! 

 

 

Book Review: Echopraxia By Peter Watts

24.09.05

I was so disappointed with this novel. I went in with such high hopes. Vampires, zombies and a solid space opera. Sign me up. The reality was that it was just dull. Nothing happened. The characters were uninteresting and none seemed to like each other very much let alone form any kind of connection with each other.

When there was a need for an action scene, it was so poorly written that you blink and you’ve missed it. I did not even realise a character had died until pages later as the description was so lacking. I am surprised I managed to finish this to be honest. Such a shame as it could have been a really amazing novel.