Thank you Diya for tagging me, it’s been a long time since I did a tag and the feelings tag sounds really unique! All books have a link to goodreads, so you can see what it’s about.

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The rules:

• Thank the blogger who nominated you and give a link to the blog.
• Answer the 5 feelings given to you.
• Nominate between 5 other bloggers.
• Give your nominees 5 feelings too.
  

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A book that makes you overflow with joy

Heartstopper

Heartstopper is such a cute LGBT+ graphic novel – so cute, that I read all 3 volumes on tapas in one sitting! I loved the main romance, as well as all the representation in the other characters. Alice Oseman is also unafraid of exploring important topics too, like consent and mental health.

A book that made you realise something

The Silence of Girls

I finished The Silence of the Girls last week, and it highlighted the hidden voices in Classics and mythology. I loved how it was told from Briseis’ perspective, a former Trojan queen but now a prisoner of war to the Greeks. The impact of war on women was explored really well, and the characterisation of Patroclus and Achilles was great too.

A book that you love so much you could cry

The Dragon Republic

I doubt anyone’s surprised that Dragon Republic takes this prompt. Kuang’s second book in The Poppy War series is devastating but I love it so much. The sequel is even better than the first book, with character development, battles and betrayals.

A popular book that you didn’t really like

The Shining

I gave The Shining 3 stars, and from everyone’s reviews I thought I’d love it, but I was disappointed. It dragged and it just wasn’t as scary as I was expecting it to be from a horror book?

A book that you loved in your childhood

The Hunger Games

I had to bring back a classic, so I picked The Hunger Games. I loved it so much and I think if I read it now I would probably still enjoy it. I definitely need to read Battle Royale though, the book it was based on.

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Here are my questions:

1. A book that you can’t forget
2. A book that made you angry about the world
3. A book that disappointed you
4. A book that made you laugh and cry
5. A book that excited you

And here’s who I tag, if you want to do it:

• Steph
• Octavia
• Virginia
• Robin
• Shelves of starlight

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Thanks for reading!

—ella♥