The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a novel that reimagines the epic Greek myth of Achilles and Patroclus. It tells the story from the perspective of Patroclus, who becomes Achilles' closest companion and lover. The novel explores their deep bond as they navigate the challenges of growing up, training under the centaur Chiron, and eventually joining the Trojan War. Miller delves into their emotional journey, the complexities of their relationship, and the impact of destiny on their lives.
Georgiana Bridgerton is furious - not only has she been kidnapped, but after she beautifully orchestrated her escape she found only blame and accusations of having been “ruined”. Nicholas Rokesby is equally upset - though his anger is because his father has summoned him home in the middle of the exam season and all but demanded that he marry his neighbor Georgie. After finally coming to the conclusion that he must acquiesce, he asks for her hand…but he never expected that she would refuse him.
Kai Young meets every condition of success - he’s poised to become CEO of his family company, member of the elite Valhalla Club and ruler of a media empire. He gets whatever and whoever he wants. But as family pressure builds, he begins to let go of his work-focused personality and finds a release in conversation with the wild and beautiful bartender at his club, Isabella. Unfortunately, their adventures together only distract him from his original goals, and soon he’s in danger of losing both the girl and his job.
The Last Olympian is the fifth book in Rick Riordans first series. The Second Titan War has begun, with the gods battling Typhon, Posiedon battling ancient ocean gods and monsters, and Camp Half-Blood and the demigods fighting Kronos’s armies. Percy has faced Kronos many times before, but it’s extremely difficult this time because Kronos is possessing Luke Castellan, His old friend and nemesis, and Percy’s girlfriend Anabeth’s older brother figure.
Twisted Hate is a fictional romance novel by Ana Huang. Despite their effortless charm when it comes to other people, Josh Chen and Jules Ambrose have hated each other from the moment they met - Josh said that Jules was a bad influence on his sister, Ava, and she’s never forgotten it. But their chemistry is undeniable, and now it’s unavoidable as Ava gets a temp job at the same health clinic that Josh volunteers with. They make an arrangement to try to avoid catching feelings, but it only seems to do the opposite.
Esther Greenwood has what she thought she always wanted - a scholarship, an education, access to exclusive New York events, a steady relationship with a soon-to-be doctor, beauty, brains. But over the course of her summer in the city and the subsequent months, her mental health rapidly deteriorates for seemingly unknown reasons. She cuts off her boyfriend, rarely speaks to friends, can no longer write or focus long enough to read. She doesn’t eat, doesn’t sleep. The only escape from her reality seems to be death - that, or brave the treacherous psych wards and asylums of the 1960s.
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a story about a girl named Minli who lives in a poor village on Fruitless Mountain. After hearing a story about how the old man of the moon, who lived on the top of Never-Ending Mountain could grant you one wish, Minli decided to start her search for the old man of the moon. Along the way she meets a talking fish, a king, and even a dragon. I love this book because there are alot of unexpected twists and fun characters.
The City of Ember is a tale about a rundown underground city due to a mysterious disaster. This story follows Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow who live inside the crumbling city. They must hurry to solve clues to get everyone out before the lights go out forever. I like how this book leaves you clinging to every word so once you start you can’t stop! My favorite part is when they get to choose their jobs and when they are exploring the pipeworks.
Circe by Madeline Miller is a retelling of the ancient Greek myth of the witch-goddess Circe. The novel follows Circe, an immortal nymph with a unique ability to practice witchcraft, as she navigates her way through the challenges and complexities of her divine existence. Exiled to a remote island for her transformational powers, Circe encounters numerous mythological figures including Odysseus, who visits her realm during his journey home from the Trojan War.
