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 Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them J.K. Rowling      Many might be familiar with the Fantastic Beasts movie series, but today I introduce you the the original book or screenplay behind it. I laid hands on my copy at a fill the box book fair and to be honest I picked up the book not because of being a Harry Potter Fan solely but just because I could get an aesthetically pleasing hardcover book for free!       Unlike a regular novel, this is the screenplay of the film, written by J. K. Rowling . The story follows Newt Scamander  , as he arrives in 1920s New York with a suitcase full of magical creatures that, naturally, escape and create chaos across the city. The screenplay format makes the book, from my point of view,  lagged and a bit boring. Readers can clearly imagine the scenes, magical settings, and creature action while reading. The 1920s wizarding society in New York feels fresh and different from Hogwarts, with unique ...

The Rest Of The Story SARAH DESSEN      The Rest of the Story  is a partially romance and mostly self discovery kind of novel.  The story follows Emma Saylor (who goes by Saylor, ofc, having an identity crisis). She’s living a very controlled, slightly boring life with her dad and stepmom. Then suddenly, she’s sent up to spend the summer with her mom’s side of the family at this place called North Lake… which is basically chaotic, loud, messy, and very different from what she’s used to.      The whole “two worlds” thing is done very well. On one side, she’s Emma. On the other, she’s Saylor. Same person, completely different identities. It’s not dramatic in a “world is ending” way, but more like… quiet confusion about who you are when different people expect different versions of you.You know, the way you feel when you are asked a very self explanatory question which can summarise up your whole life by a very nosy person.      Als...

  TAPE STEVEN CAMDEN      T ape by Steve Camden thinking is a quick read, It’s one of those books that’s short in pages and long in feelings. Like, you finish it fast, but your brain just kind of sits there afterward trying to process everything.      The story follows Ryan, who’s dealing with loss, guilt, and a lot of heavy thoughts that he doesn’t really know how to handle. Then there’s Ameliah, his future daughter. Their very sci-fi ,time defying  friendship is the heart of the book. Nothing about it is overly polished or fake.      The writing style is what really stands out. It’s written in texting and verse style which might , but it actually makes everything hit harder. The sentences are short, sometimes fragmented, but those lines just mirrors Ryan’s state of mind. It feels like you’re inside his head, which is slightly uncomfortable.      The themes are pretty intense. It talks about grief, mental health...

  DIVINE RIVALS REBECCA ROSS      I came across  Divine Rivals while casually scrolling through 'booktube', apparently a really good 'enemies to lovers book' and well...I decided to buy it. And now, here I am writing another review.  a literal war between gods and then emotional damage is the main course.      The story follows Iris Winnow, who is basically holding her life together with determination and mild chaos, and Roman Kitt, her annoyingly perfect rival at the newspaper. Naturally, they hate each other. 'naturally' , that doesn’t last. Because what’s better than rivals? Rivals who unknowingly write heartfelt letters to each other through a magical typewriter. The story takes a twist when Iris decides to become a war correspondent and Roman following her in the same path as he misses his rival. And then its all bickering, friendship and much more.     Speaking of the war aspect ,it’s not just background decoration. It actua...

  AGGGTM HOLLY JACKSON "A  Good Girl's Guide To Murder" by Holly Jackson has so far been one of the best crime-investigation novels that I laid my hands on, especially since it's about a female student detective who just loves to go over with a fine tooth comb. And oh boy! I do really admire Pip and I became an ardent devotee of hers, to be frank.      The series is a trilogy , the first one being "A Good Girl's Guide To Murder" itself. It follows around how Pip(Pippa Fitz-Amobi) overturns every stone to get to the roots of the Andie Bell murder case, who was "allegedly" murdered by her boyfriend ,Sal Sing. Pip is accompanied by Sal's brother , Ravi, throughout the investigation, who has his own share of nicknames for her including the most famous 'sarge' .Pip believes with all her heart that Sal is innocent. And the truth? No spoilers! Find it out yourself folks! And don't get me started on the chemistry between Pip and Ravi....

  Metamorphosis Franz Kafka     The whole family is in the rush of Onam and here I am writing another review.  The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka is a modernist novella that leaves a deep mark on the reader. In this story, we step into the life of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect, my guess and imagination-a cockroach. What follows is not just the tale of a shocking transformation, but an exploration of alienation, family duty, and the fragility of human relationships.      The narrative takes us through Gregor’s gradual realization of his condition and the heartbreaking reactions of his family. Once the provider of the household, Gregor now becomes a burden, hidden away in his room, avoided, and eventually rejected. Kafka’s writing captures both the physical horror of Gregor’s situation and the quiet tragedy of his emotional isolation. At the beginning we see a caring sister ...