Just read these books, people. Goddamn. They’re so bloody good. It makes me so happy to know that this exists in the world. It’s YA but is not patronising in any way, doesn’t dumb anything down, and is gut-wrenching. I’d say it’s a mix between sci-fi and dystopia, but it reads like reality, which I think is a sign of a great book. I’m handing them onto my little brother (he’s not very little, he’s 19) today, because as I was reading them all I could think was that he’d enjoy them, and that makes me love the books more. I love sharing things with him, because we don’t often read the same stuff (he’s not a big reader, but when he gets into a book, he’ll swallow it).

Let’s be honest, now. He’s the master of fantasy. I’m so glad I decided to reread it, and I can’t wait to have a pot of tea and a chat with my mates about reading it at this age versus reading as a kid.

Finished! It has been conquered — and what a beautiful battle it was.

My dear Jane. Some books are like coming home. 

Just finished rereading this marvelous book. I was right, it did put me in a better mood. I’m struggling to return to my previous reading and not picked up the second book, though.