Have you ever read a book that both destroyed and created you in one fell swoop? That’s how I felt about John Green’s Turtles All the Way Down.
Since winter is being stubborn and treating everyone to unnecessary cold snaps, it’s not exactly the best time to be out and about. It is, however, undeniably perfect weather for curling up with a marshmallow-topped mug of hot cocoa and a good book.
In the case of this week’s NovelTEA, that “good book” is Robyn Harding’s The Party; a domestic drama that blends a parent’s worst nightmare with a teenager’s unrealized fears. Kim and Jeff Sanders have the picture-perfect life: a beautiful home, fast cars, a longstanding marriage, and two model children. Kim has agreed to let Hannah— an obedient good girl with obedient good friends— host a slumber party for her sweet sixteenth. But that silly sleepover quickly turns into a horror movie penned by the likes of Janis Ian (before Regina gets hit by a bus).
I bought this book because I read that it had a bit of a Heathers vibe, and that’s totally my jam. But think of it this way; if one of the people Veronica & JD killed had a younger sibling, who wanted to dig to find the truth behind what happened, this would be that story.
Warning; this book contains things that may be triggering to some folks. If that is you, please don’t continue on.
I have some pretty strong feelings about this book, and I hate that they aren’t all positive. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s dive right in.
Hey geeks, Emily here with another fantastic recent read! I was recommended The Night Circus by a friend who also recommended Caraval; she told me that if I enjoyed Caraval (I did) then I would almost definitely love The Night Circus, and then she lent me both of her books. I absolutely adored The Night Circus, but it got off to a bit of a slow start. Let’s get into it!