Dead Gorgeous

Before I say anything, it should be stated that one of the main characters has an eating disorder and this is mentioned in detail. There's no warning of it, no indication of it (especially considering that the rest of the book isn't anywhere near as serious), so avoid if that makes you icky. I know......more

I read this in a day. Liked the writing and the depth of characters but was thrown off by the cover. I thought it'd be more of a YA paranormal romance, but it wasn't. I probably wouldn't have read it if it wasn't for that misconception. Saying that, I enjoyed the switching narratives and plot, thoug......more

For more reviews and book related videos: [URL not allowed] *3.5 stars* I enjoyed it, it was easy to get into and I didn't feel like it slowed at all but it is definitely meant for a younger reader as I could see what was coming chapters before it happened but I think maybe a you......more

Not a book for all ages I'm afraid. Starts of gobsmackingly childish. Made me question my acknowledgement of Malorie Blackman as a emotive writer (perhaps I had read Noughts and Crosses when I was too young?) Nonetheless, it sorta picks up towards the end, where some characters are given layers. And......more

Who couldn't love this? A fab piece of work from Malorie Blackman - I expected nothing less from such a highly rated and quite popular in the Young Adult genre. What I love most about Blackman is the types of topics she handles, self esteem issues, bullying, distopian views of racism and young / tee......more