Laura’s 2020 Reviews
Updated: Jul 14, 2020
So, here I present my reviews for the year 2020. I created a similar post last year where you can find most of my 2o19 reviews and thought that I would try something similar this year. At the moment I don‘t have all that much to add as I have been off to a somewhat slow start, but expect this page to grow as I try to make my way through my ever-growing to-be-read list.
”Queen of Nothing" (Folk of the Air #3) by Holly Black
My full review of this book can be found here.
It was nice to return to this universe, and I loved the way that this story has evolved across the trilogy. I definitely have my gripes with this book in particular, but I was impressed with the characterisation and the narration of the story.
“The Man in the Water” by David Burton
I originally read this book last year as part of a blog tour, but due to some unexpected medical emergencies, am only now getting to post my review.
What I was expecting to be a kids murder mystery, quickly developed into a story that explored so much more of the dynamics of an outback Queensland mining town. It may be young adult fiction, but this story truly engages with some adult and important issues.
My full review can be found here.
"The Long Distance Playlist" by Tara Eglington
The blurb of this book is the original reason why I picked up this book, but as I was reading my expectations were thoroughly surpassed, and I found myself really enjoying this #loveozya novel. The story is presented in ways that keep the plot exciting and interesting, and really add to the characters and their relationships, and is complemented by some incredible writing.
To read my full review, please click here.
‘Break the Fall’ by Jennifer Iacopelli
As a former gymnast, I was so excited when I first heard about this book, and boy, it did not disappoint. Whilst its inspiration is clearly taken from very real, and very sad events, this book did an incredible job of highlighting the importance of your voice, your inner strength and the power that can come when you try and build up one another, rather than tearing one another down.
A massive thank you to Aus YA Bloggers for including me in their tour for this book.
My full review can be found here.
'As Fast As I Can' by Penny Tangey
Again, thank you to Aus YA Bloggers for including me in their tour for this book.
This was a really great middle-grade book that explored the intersection between childhood dreams, health barriers, family and friendship. It does a wonderful job of exploring the early year's journey of discovering who you are, what you are good at, and what may stand in your way. But because of that highlights how you overcome the challenges placed in your path and how you cope and adapt with them.
My full review can be found here.
'A Lifetime of Impossible Days' by Tabitha Bird
Have you ever read books whose plot works because of the quality of the writing? This book weaves so much together - domestic abuse, mental illness, magic and time travel, and purely works because of the author's skill. The characters so well crafted, in particular, 93-year-old Willa whose zest for life and ability to be unapologetically herself brought a smile to my face as I was reading. This book is at times heavy and heartbreaking, but I finished it thinking more of the wondrous and hopeful tone that spans from cover-to-cover.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. My full review can be found here.
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