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Book Review: Such a nice girl by Andrea Mara

Such a Nice Girl by Andrea Mara was my first book by this author, and the premise immediately drew me in. The idea behind the story was intriguing and I found myself hooked from the start, eager to discover what had actually happened. One of the strengths of the novel is its twists. For much of the book I believed I had figured out the direction the story was heading in, only to be proven wrong. Mara does a great job keeping the reader guessing, and the tension around the mystery kept me turning the pages. However, the characters didn’t work quite as well for me. While the fear and desperation of parents whose daughters have gone missing is understandable, the behaviour of the two mothers sometimes felt exaggerated and unrealistic. At times their actions felt more frustrating than believable. I also found the opening section a bit repetitive, and there were a few plot elements that felt slightly far-fetched, seemingly included to create additional twists. Despite these issues, I still ...
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Book Review: Words of Friendship by Jake Biggin

I was so excited when my ARC request for Words of Friendship by Jake Bigging got approved. The second I saw it, I immediately thought of my most gifted book ever, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy. That book has been a constant companion of mine and one I’ve pressed into the hands of countless friends. So you can imagine how quickly I hit request when Words of Friendship popped up.


I am so glad I did. This little book is whimsical, comforting, and quietly profound. It follows a young girl as she learns about trust, friendship, and most importantly, loving herself. It is full of gentle mantras and bite-sized wisdoms you can actually carry with you into everyday life. They are the kind of reminders you need when you are spiraling or feeling a little lost.


It is not only the words that make it shine. The illustrations are soft, simple, and very effective. The pared-down colors and drawings perfectly match the tone. Nothing is overdone, everything is just enough.


I know for sure that everyone I have gifted Mackesy’s book to will be getting Words of Friendship as well. It feels like a warm hug in book form, one I will return to again and again when I need grounding or a reminder of what really matters.

Without a doubt ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐/5.


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