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Hello to the readers who somehow stumbled upon this blog, I'm Paige, and this welcome to my very first wrap-up post ! Well, technically, I did one back in May when I first started blogging , but it was weirdly formatted and tedious to read. Hopefully this one will be better. I'll be covering the books I read this month, reading statistics, posts I wrote, my favorite posts from other book blogs, and non-reading stuff at the end. Let's get started! books I read I read 15 books this month! I'm pretty surprised, but almost half of them were novellas. I'd never read a novella before in my whole life, but this month I really ended up liking them and read seven! Here are micro-reviews of the the ten most intriguing ones. "The Inmate" by Freida McFadden Three stars. Here's the thing: I love plot twists, I really do, but the ending was too random. Ideally, the conclusion should be connected to the storyline and make everything feel full circle. Not in this bo

When I say "all", I don't mean all the books I post a full review for. I mean every. single. one. Yes, even that book I read at 1am after binging booktube videos for an hour on my Kindle underneath my covers (low-key exposing myself here). If I hated the book with a passion, I'll post a review here. If I loved it, I'll also post a review. The only reason I won't put one up is if it was so boring I refuse to dignify it with a review. Anyways, let's do this. January "The Ex: a mind-bending thriller" by Freida McFadden ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰  "A mind bending thriller" is actually part of the title. Don't ask why. This is the first book I read of the year, and it although it wasn't bad, I didn't like it.  I love plot twists, I really do, but the ending was too random. Ideally, the conclusion should be connected to the storyline and make everything feel full circle. Not in this book. To explain what I mean, here's a paragraph pulled from  F

I'm going to be honest with you. I had completely forgotten I was planning to do reading challenges this year until the night of January 22, when I was trying to sleep. So I pulled out my trusty kindle, settled into the covers, and read all the books for these challenges in less than three days. She Reads Romance Books Reading Challenge For this challenge, there were two options I could pick from: a dark romance or a 2023 non-romance title I didn't get to read yet. I decided on the latter, and read "Why Would I Lie" by Adi Rule. I'm so glad I did! Here's what Adi Rule has to say about her book: Viveca North has worked hard, even obsessively, to earn her spot as valedictorian. But senior year, a new guy breezes into her class. Jamison is charismatic, handsome, and super smart. Rumors swirl about all his amazing accomplishments, like having his pilot’s license and posing as a cover model for Teen Vibe magazine.  Everything seems to come so easily to him- unusua

Picture this: I'm sitting on my couch, with this computer on my lap, staring at it intently as I hammer out these words. The TV in front of me is on Disney+, and the words "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" are emblazoned on the screen. The remote is set beside me, and I let out a long breath as I finally clicked the play button. Here I am, about to dive in to the long-awaited Percy Jackson  TV series. I've heard many good things about this new addition. Is it worth the hype? In this review post, I'll be talking about the series and give you my honest opinions on it. And yes, I'm actually writing these words while watching the show. After watching first 30 seconds of the percy jackson TV show Maybe I'm taking this reaction post too far, because it's been only 37 seconds and I already paused the episode to write this. At this rate, it's going to take a decade to get through the season. But in all seriousness, the beginning hooked me. The first senten

Sappy Ramble Sesh Feel free to skip over this long segment if you want :)  The fact that you're seeing these words means that you've come across my blog somehow. Maybe you're one of my friends, in which case I appreciate the fact that you're supporting me. Maybe you're a fellow book blogger, and if so, I have to thank you for all the inspiration and help. Or you might have found this corner of the internet some other way, but no matter what, this blog wouldn't be possible without you. You know, it's been exactly six months since I first started this blog. I'm so glad I did. As we look toward the new year, right there on the horizon, I just wanted to take a minute to thank all of you, the heroes behind this blog. The best part is when I get a nice comment from someone. You know, these always make my day. I love feedback, too, because I can't grow without that. Like the user recently who commented on my about me! Shoutout to you, because you were able

Introduction Happy holidays, and welcome back to Pages of Perfiction! This time of the year always has such a vibe. Winter break just started, and I'm leaving for a week-long trip tomorrow! I can't wait. I should be packing right now, because I'm only halfway done, but whatever. Besides, what better way to celebrate the season than another book tag? Today, I'm going to be trying out the Naughty or Nice book tag. I've done one book tag before ( the 20 Questions book tag , back at the start of my blogging journey), so I can't wait to get into this post.  I found out about this tag via AceReader (who has an amazing site, go check it out), but some other great bloggers who've done this tag include MehganReads , Read Bake Create , and The Strawberry Post . 1. Received an ARC and not reviewed it   Guess what? This has never happened to me! I just started asking for ARCs a couple of months ago, so I still think of them as an obligation/honor and only request one b

Featuring "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros, The Empyrean Book One Introduction "Fourth Wing" was on the New York Times's fiction best-seller list over than six months, and it spent three months at #1 ( source ). It's safe to say that I had high expectations for this book, but it didn't even meet the bare minimum.  Hi, I'm Paige. I review YA novels here at Pages of Perfiction, and I'm so happy you stumbled upon this tiny corner of the internet. I just wanted to quickly clarify that everyone has different reading opinions, and these are just mine. No hate at all to the author. I'm talking about points I disliked, but other people might have loved the overall narrative. Without further ado, let's jump into this week's book review! Song I'm Currently Listening To: "Chapter Two: Ash" by Chloe Mae. It's different from what I usually listen to, but it's really good! Book I'm Currently Reading: "Elatsoe" by

Featuring "The Last Dragon King" by Leia Stone, "Age 16" by Rosena Fung, "The Wife You Know" by Chad Zunker, and "Every Silent Thing" by Alan Brenham  Introduction Hello everyone, and welcome back to Pages of Perfiction! Today, I'm doing a quick post: bite-sized book reviews for four books I've recently read.  Let me know in the comments which one of these books are the most appealing to you! "The Last Dragon King" by Leia Stone (Kings of Avalier book one) No. Just no. This YA fantasy left me pacing angrily in my room and venting to my friends. Here's why: Characters: In the beginning, the characters seemed lovable, but as the story continued, the protagonist acted more and more like a pick-me . "I don't like dresses, I'm so unique, I should marry the king because I'm so different" Weird references to wombs every few pages: I have no idea what was up with this, but literally every 3 pages the word &quo

There's nothing easier to dismiss than a conspiracy theory- until it turns out to be true. When Theodosia Benton abandons her career path as an attorney and shows up on her brother's doorstep with two suitcases and an unfinished novel, she expects to face a few challenges. Will her brother support her ambition or send her back to finish her degree? What will her parents say when they learn of her decision? Does she even have what it takes to be a successful writer? What Theo never expects is to be drawn into a hidden literary world in which identity is something that can be lost and remade for the sake of an audience. To protect the carefully constructed narrative, Theo Benton, and everyone looking for her, will have to die.  Intro Hello everyone, and welcome back to Pages of Perfiction. I'm Paige, and today I'm reviewing "The Mystery Writer" by Sulari Gentill , with no spoilers, as always. Those of you who have been here before know that my review style is he

Oh. My. God. Where do I even start? "All the Things We Never Said" is one of the best novels I've read in 2023. No, scratch that. This is one of the best novels I've ever read, period. I'm so excited to be reviewing this book, so instead of fumbling through the intros like I usually do, let's jump right into it!  Just a quick trigger warning first- A few of this book's themes include anxiety and depression. By the end of the novel, the protagonists have undergone a positive character arc and understand that life can be worth living; however, some sensitive readers might want to avoid this book.  Initial Reactions + Summary You've probably already gotten a good idea of my thoughts on this book. It's a unique, refreshing read that made me get really emotional.  Mehreen, a 16-year-old girl, has a voice in the back of her head. This voice tells her that she's not good enough, that she's always going to be left out. Mehreen's barely able to

This post is primary spoiler-free, and the mild spoilers included won't take away from the book. Twenty teenagers enter. Only five become guardians. Yahshi Konya shouldn’t be one of them. With low test scores, his selection for the Empire’s boarding school raises red flags. The guardians are offering him the opportunity of a lifetime, but at what cost? Taking a chance, he joins the aggressive military program and strikes an alliance with two trainees. Vell, the only girl, and Pinto, the overachiever. United, they tackle relentless challenges, watching their competitors dwindle. But the Academy is not what it seems. When dangerous truths emerge, Yahshi finds himself killing his friendships—and possibly his humanity. Hello and welcome to Pages of Perfiction! For those of you who are new here, I'm Paige and I post YA book reviews on this tiny corner of the internet. Today, I'm going to be sharing a review of Nightshade Academy , a fantasy/dystopian novel by Mel Torrefranca, a