This thrilling dystopian novel is sure to give you goosebumps along the way. Hopefully, it wouldn't make your flesh any less tender. About Tender is the Flesh Tender is the Flesh is an Argentinian fictional thriller (translated by Sarah Moses) where everyone in this world eats humans. Except no one calls it that. There was a deadly virus that was spreading between the animals so the world had to kill every single animal that ever existed. They’ve found out that going vegan or vegetarian isn’t an option because the protein produced in vegetables isn’t enough to sustain humans for their lifetime. Thus, they’ve solved their problem through cannibalism. Marcos Tejo is in the business of slaughtering "special meat". One day, he’s given the finest specimen, a female head, to do whatever he pleases. He ties her up in the barn, not sure what to do with her. But she haunts Marcos. Her trembling body and watchful gaze seem to understand. And soon, he becomes tortured by what has been lost—and what might still be saved. Tender is the Flesh Review In Tender is the Flesh, we follow main character, Marcos Tejo. He takes us through all the horrors that goes on in the processing plant, going into each step of the slaughter in great detail. Since the book is written in third person, I didn't really feel a connection to Marcos. He was merely a vessel for the story to take place, and I was okay with that. The story still continued on smoothly. There are also other interesting side characters in the book such as Cecilia, Marcos's wife who separated from him after suffering the loss of her child; Marisa, Marcos's sister who's obsessed with her social status; and Don Armando, Marcos's father who suffers from dementia and lives in a nursing home. He tried to hate all of humanity for being so fragile and ephemeral but he couldn't keep it up because hating everyone is the same as hating no one. Even though the characters were not very memorable, the world building in this book is phenomenal. For one, it has to be great or else you kind of lose out on the plot because that's where the main gist of the story lies. Bazterrica’s writing (and Moses’s translation) is astounding. The detail that goes into every scene is impeccable. I can perfectly imagine every scene as it is being written out for me and it feels as if I’ve stepped into the world of Tender is the Flesh. The writing is so intriguing. It keeps you wanting more and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Plus the storyline is so interesting! I’ve never quite read a book like this one and it’s honestly kept me up all night. And the ending. Wow. I wouldn’t say that I did not expect it to happen but it still left my jaw hanging nonetheless. There were a lot of lines that hinted towards that end but it’s one of those moments where only at the last moment does it really hit you. My Recommendation ★★★★☆ (4/5) I highly enjoyed this book but it's not meant for everyone. This book is repulsive, in a good way. There are detailed descriptions of murder—it’s literally the whole point of the book but it’s really, very detailed—accounts of rape, abuse, animal abuse and death, cannibalism (this one is a given but it still made my stomach churn at the mention of eating sautéed fingers with lemon herb dressing), and so much more. Please go read a list of trigger warnings before taking on this book because it will take a toll on you. And if you’ve watched (and enjoyed) the film, Kadaver (2020), this book is perfect for you. For everyone else, you would be missing out but it’s for your own sanity anyway. About Agustina Bazterrica Agustina Bazterrica is an Argentinian novelist and short-story writer. Bazterrica has published a short-story collection and two novels, for which she has won several awards. Tender is the Flesh, her second novel, won the prestigious Clarin Novela prize and has been translated into nine languages and optioned for a TV series.

Can't get enough of And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer And Longer? Here are the best quotes from the book. And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer and Longer tells the story of an elderly man who's struggling to hold onto his memories. His family is doing their best to care for him before they have to let him go, but eight-year-old Noah finds it difficult to do so. Click here for the full review of And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer and Longer. Even though And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer and Longer was only 76 pages long, I devoured it wholeheartedly. It was a beautiful book all about the beauty and fragility of life. It was a great reminder for me to spend more time with my loved ones and I adored reading about Noahnoah and Grandpa's adventures. I wished we could have spent more time with these darling characters so here are some of my favourite quotes from And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer And Longer by Fredrik Backman to take you back. What are your favourite quotes from And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer And Longer?

A heartwarming, painful story about losing someone before they pass, this is another Fredrik Backman read that you don't want to miss out on. About And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer And Longer Noahnoah loves his Grandpa dearly, but Grandpa won't be able to remember Noahnoah for much longer. And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer tells the story of an elderly man who's struggling to hold onto his memories, while his family does their best to care for him before ultimately letting him go. And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer Review This story had all the elements of a Backman book: an engaging plot, great multi-dimensional characters, and a story that's bound to make you cry. Given the short length of this novella, I think Backman has wonderfully chosen what to include into his story. However, I cannot help but wish that we got a longer version. There was so much more to explore and I wished I had more time to spend with these characters. One thing I've noticed about Backman's writing is that he tends to use repetitive phrases throughout the chapter. But as the chapter progresses, the meanings of these same phrases changes. I thought it was a beautiful touch to the book and a wonderful writing quality that Backman possesses. It worked especially well in this book since the plot revolves around memory loss. My Recommendation ★★★★☆ (4/5) I really enjoyed And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer. It was a short, simple book that kept me interested throughout. It was an emotional and wholesome read that reminded me to spend more time with my loved ones. And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer perfectly encapsulated the beauty and fragility of life. About Fredrik Backman Fredrik Backman is a Swedish author, blogger and columnist. A Man Called Ove is Backman's debut novel and became the number one bestseller across Scandinavia. It has sold over one million copies worldwide and has been made into an acclaimed Oscar-nominated film. Backman's books have been read and loved by people all around the world.

Loved Daisy Jones & The Six? Here are the 13 best quotes from the book that will take you back into the early 70s Los Angeles. Daisy Jones is a girl coming of age in L.A. in the late sixties. She's beauty, she's grace, she has the kind of voice that receives much praise. The Six, a band started by the Dunne Brothers, Billy and Graham, but later led by Billy Dunne, is getting noticed by producers. They've started touring around the country, landing gigs bigger than the previous ones. On the eve of their first tour, Billy's girlfriend, Camila, finds out she's pregnant. Faced with the newfound success of his band and the pressure of his impending fatherhood, Billy does questionable things while he's on tour. Daisy and Billy cross paths when a producer finds that the way to reach immeasurable success is by combining the two stars together. Daisy Jones & The Six soon become full-blown rockstars, topping the charts and playing sold-out arenas. Their music made them famous but their breakup made them legends. In Daisy Jones & The Six, we find out what really happened between the band members that led to their sudden disbandment. Daisy Jones & The Six was a decent read. It had an interesting storyline but it failed to swoon me in the end result. That being said, I also really disliked the writing style. It was difficult for me to get into and kept me at a distance from the characters. However, this dialogue writing style makes for great quotes. There were a lot of meaningful words that touched my soul, as a music lover. Something I will not doubt about Taylor Jenkins Reid is her ability to put emotions into words so perfectly. If you took the dialogue apart one by one, it's actually a really beautiful read. So, here are some of my favourite quotes from Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Were there any of your favourite quotes that I've missed out on? Let me know what are your favourite quotes from Daisy Jones & The Six.

An emotional story about Charlie's journey with mental illness, This Winter sheds light on the importance of love and understanding during difficult times. This Winter is a spin-off novella from the Heartstopper graphic novels and Solitaire. It takes place a few months before Volume Four ends and the month before Solitaire starts, but don't worry if you haven't read those yet because This Winter can still be enjoyed without reading those prior. I personally read this after reading Heartstopper volumes one to four, and the transition between stories was seamless. Check out my reviews for Heartstopper volumes one, two, three and four! About This Winter This Winter follows the Spring family as they celebrate Christmas. This Spring Christmas, as Mr Spring likes to put it, is especially hard for siblings, Tori, Charlie and Oliver. They are trying to make it as fuss-free as possible but it's proving to be difficult. With inconsiderate questions surrounding Charlie's eating disorder and prying cousins who are looking for the latest family gossip, will the Spring family unite as one, or will it pull them apart member by member? This Winter Review I found This Winter to be an okay read. This Winter discusses difficult topics such as mental illness, and as important as that conversation, I've realised that I don't really enjoy reading about it. I like using books as an outlet to escape real life so it was draining for me to read about these topics. It also felt a little draggy, what with all the arguments and miscommunication happening. Maybe it was because there was too much angst and shouting happening, but I couldn't connect to this one as well as I did to Oseman's other works. There were also fewer cutesy Nick and Charlie moments in this one for sure so if you're looking for that, you'll only find crumbs of it in here. However, there are more Spring sibling scenes in this and those were especially heart-warming to read about so I guess that makes up for it. Even though this is a novel, we still get a lot of drawings of Charlie, his family and Nick! Compared to Oseman's other works (which if you've read my reviews know that I absolutely rave over them), This Winter wasn't extraordinary. My Recommendation ★★★☆☆ (3/5) If you pick this one up, I would highly recommend reading this together with the audiobook. It makes the experience a lot more immersive, and I had a blast when it came to the text message narration. Huge props to Huw Parmenter, the narrator of the This Winter audiobook (and the Nick and Charlie audiobook!), because his amazing voice paired with his narration is a spectacular combo. I will never get tired of listening to him read. Although, I would die if Joe Locke, who plays Charlie Spring in the Netflix adaptation, ever decides to do a Charlie Spring narration in the future... This might be a better read after Solitaire (although I highly doubt so since this precedes that) but I don't see myself going back to this one in the future. Alice Oseman has written better books, in my opinion.

A short novella to the best-selling graphic novel series, Nick and Charlie is a must-read for all the fans of Heartstopper. Nick and Charlie is a spin-off novella from the Heartstopper graphic novels and Solitaire. It takes place about two years after Heartstopper Volume Four ends, but don't worry if you haven't read those yet because it can still be enjoyed without reading those prior. I personally read this after reading Heartstopper volumes one to four and the transition between stories was seamless. Check out my reviews for Heartstopper volumes one, two, three and four! About Nick and Charlie Everyone knows that Nick and Charlie is the perfect couple. Nick will be leaving for university soon and Charlie will be left behind in Truham Grammar. Everyone's asking if they're staying together, which is a stupid question. Of course they're staying together. But as the time to say goodbye gets closer, both Nick and Charlie question whether their love is strong enough to survive being apart. Nick and Charlie Review To be honest, I was kind of worried to read about Nick and Charlie in a written form since I've been seeing them drawn out for as long as I've known them. But the introduction of words was so insightful in getting a look into their thoughts and behaviours. Before, we could see it from their facial expressions, but to a certain extent, their emotions were mostly inferred. With words, you get the exact feelings that these two were going through and what as going on inside their heads. You don't have to miss them too much though because there are still little graphics of them. We get glimpses of them every few pages or so, which is a fun touch after all those words. Since this is a novel, I feel like I could understand Charlie on a whole different level in Nick and Charlie. I've been through almost the exact same thing he has and we have such similar thinking patterns, it's uncanny. My heart aches for him. While Charlie has my entire heart, I also loved Nick. It was so easy to sympathise with him and be on his side when Charlie acted selfishly. Although the things that these boys go through can be difficult to read about—not going to spoil the book but whenever Nick and Charlie argued, it felt like the world was ending—the closure pays off for all the heartbreak I had to endure. It's so worth it. My Recommendation ★★★★★ (5/5) While Heartstopper focussed more on Nick and Charlie as individuals, Nick and Charlie follows these boys as a couple. I think it goes without saying that if you loved Heartstopper, you'll definitely love this one. Obviously, you'll get more cute Nick and Charlie content, but you'll also be able to see them in a different light. The events in Nick and Charlie are different than what we see them go through in Heartstopper, and I love seeing this realistic part of teenage relationships in Nick and Charlie. I will also highly, highly recommend that you listen to the audiobook while you're reading it. It seriously elevates your reading experience by a long shot. The narrators, Huw Parmenter and Sam Newton, did such a wonderful job on the this book. And by the end, this book will shatter you in the best way possible. I had to stare at the ceiling for a good hour or so while I listened to Je te laisserai des mots on repeat. If you could only read one book from the Oseman-verse, let it be this one.

"Love can't cure a mental illness," but Heartstopper Volume Four can. About Heartstopper Volume Four Charlie feels ready to say those big three words to Nick, "I love you," but Nick has other things on his mind. From coming out to his father to the possibility of his boyfriend having an eating disorder, Nick is stressed. As summer turns to autumn, the boys discover the true depth of their love for one another. Heartstopper Volume Four Review Heartstopper Volume Four is a sweet, emotional and absolute delight to read. This book has one of the best discussions regarding mental illness, specifically eating disorders. The conversations surrounding this topic was done in a healthy manner that gives insight to those who have no knowledge about it while also providing support and reassurance to those who may have gone through similar experiences. I admire Oseman's ability to weave in difficult topics into her works. When it comes to other books, if it's not the main plot point, it often feels random and out of place. However, in Heartstopper, these topics are seamless and it just feels like another addition to the story. While it doesn't take away from the plot, it brings in just enough to raise awareness and supplement the storyline. This comment from Elle took me by surprise, but it was important to bring this up to her friends. It was definitely an eye-opening statement. There were still a lot of adorable moments between Nick and Charlie despite the challenges these boys were going through. It was a great balance on the author's part for juggling the lighthearted moments with the more serious topics so well. I also find that I appreciate the wholesome moments more because of the boys' circumstances. The best part about this volume is that we not only have one dog in the Nelson household, but now we have two! Nellie Nelson has a little brother names Henry and he is the most adorable thing ever. The doggos paired with Oliver Spring, Charlie's younger brother, is a trio not to the messed with. These beings have my entire heart. How can you seriously not fall in love with them? The journey where we follow Charlie in rehabilitation was difficult for me to read about, but such an important topic of discussion. While it was such a positive view on recovery, which I highly appreciate, it brought tears to my eyes. This part was my last straw (I mean that in a good way). My Recommendation ★★★★★ (5/5) Alice Oseman never fails to amaze me! I think this volume is one of my favourites in the Heartstopper series. It has a good mix of pure, innocent love and helpful in-patient recovery. Of course, if you are triggered by extensive discussions and portrayals of mental illness, then I would strongly urge you to approach this volume with caution. I would also recommend this volume for those who are slightly older, such as young adults. I'm bummed to find out that Volume Five will be the last volume in the Heartstopper series but I am glad that Nick and Charlie's story is coming to an end. Knowing Alice, I doubt she's letting go of these characters anytime soon so I'm sure we'll be able to get glimpses of them in her other works. I only have high hopes for the next volume because the Heartstopper series seems to only get better!

While the characters of Heartstopper are having fun in the City of Love, not everything in this volume is sunshine and rainbows. It's so crazy to think that season 2 of Heartstopper has wrapped! I have a strong feeling that it'll be coming out sometime in the late spring or early summer so I went ahead to read the book first before the release of the Netflix adaptation. As a fan of the show, I went into volumes one and two with a brief idea of what was going on. But since the show did not cover Volume Three, I went into this one mostly blind to the plot. About Heartstopper Volume Three Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Nick even found the courage to come out to his mother. But coming out isn't something that happens just once. Challenges arise while the gang is off to Paris for a school trip. There's Nick's pestering older brother and nosy classmates. Things get difficult even with your partner by your side. As their feelings for each other get more serious, Nick and Charlie will need each other more than ever before. Heartstopper Volume Three Review Honestly, this volume did not hit the same as the first two books. There were heavier topics discussed in this one such as eating disorders, self-harm and bullying. It wasn't necessarily a bad thing to talk about these things but as someone who has experienced such things before, it was heartbreaking for me to read about what these characters had to go through. Hence, I would strongly urge anyone who wants to read this to approach it with caution. Heartstopper Volume Three also focuses on the other characters, besides Nick and Charlie, more. It explored Tao and Elle's relationship. There were also more scenes of Aled, Tara and Darcy, Nick and Charlie's best friends. There was an introduction of a new character called Sahar (though I find it weird that we didn't see her much, to be honest). From left: Aled, Nick, Charlie, Darcy, Sahar and Tara. The teachers also played a bigger role in this volume, even going as far as to explore a relationship between Mr Ajayi and Mr Farouk, teachers from Higgs Girls School and Truham Boys School respectively. With these new characters, I felt that we didn't get as many wholesome moments with Nick and Charlie alone. They were always surrounded by friends or facing some dilemma. I did appreciate their communication with one another because they were always open and communicative about their feelings. This was a very refreshing perspective since YA books usually involve the miscommunication trope in their stories. I also have to say that I was pleasantly surprised to see a classmate who wore a hijab. It's not often that I see Muslim representation so I appreciate that very much. Look at her! She is gorgeous and she is perfect! It's a bit questionable that she was at a party but I'll give her the benefit of the doubt and hope she wasn't doing anything I wouldn't do... My Recommendation ★★★★☆ (4/5) While I still enjoyed Heartstopper Volume Three, I didn't like it as much as the first two volumes. There was just something missing from it that I can't quite put my finger on. Maybe it was because of some friendships falling out, or the lack of chemistry and tension between Nick and Charlie, or the deeper topics being discussed. I couldn't connect to this volume like I did for volumes one and two. I would recommend this one for the older ones since there are more serious topics in this volume which might be triggering for some. Make sure to check the trigger warnings before picking this one up. I cannot wait for the second season of Heartstopper to drop on Netflix this year! In the meantime, I will be diving headfirst into Volume Four.