Book Club Picks: Unique and Engaging Reads for Thoughtful Discussions

 Book Club Picks

Hello Book besties!!

 

Welcome or welcome back to my blog.In this post I am going to share with you three engaging and unique reads from different genres for your book club.

So let's get started!!

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1.Caraval Trilogy

Author: Stephanie Garber 

Genre: Fantasy romance

 

Audience: YA

Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐.5

Story line of trilogy

 

In the enchanting world of Caraval, where magic and mystery intertwine, Scarlett Dragna dreams of attending the legendary Caraval performance with her sister, Tella. Caraval is a once-a-year immersive game where participants must unravel clues to find a missing person. When Scarlett receives an invitation to Caraval from the enigmatic Master Legend himself, she embarks on a thrilling adventure.

 

 Joined by Julian, a charming yet secretive sailor, Scarlett enters Caraval and soon discovers that the game is more than just a performance. As she delves deeper into the intricacies of the game, Scarlett realizes that her sister Tella has become the focus of this year's Caraval, and finding her becomes Scarlett's ultimate goal. 

 

Navigating a world filled with illusions, riddles, and dangerous consequences, Scarlett must decipher the clues and trust her instincts to save her sister. Along the way, she encounters mystical beings, encounters unexpected allies, and faces her own fears and hidden desires.

 

 As Scarlett races against time, the lines between reality and fantasy blur, and she must determine who to trust and what sacrifices she's willing to make to protect the ones she loves. In this captivating trilogy, filled with magic, romance, and unexpected twists, Scarlett's journey through Caraval will forever change her perception of reality and challenge her understanding of love, loyalty, and the power of imagination.

It is a truly wonderful and fun read,from the romance,the characters to the plot and the unexpected twists.The author did an incredible job.

 

 

 

 

Synopsis of first book

 

A legendary competition.
A mesmerizing romance.
An unbreakable bond
between two sisters.

Scarlett Dragna has never left the tiny island where she and her sister, Tella, live with their powerful, and cruel, father. Now Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval—the faraway, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show—are over.

But this year, Scarlett’s long-dreamt-of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to the show. Only, as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval’s mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season’s Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner.

Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. Nevertheless she becomes enmeshed in a game of love, heartbreak, and magic. And whether Caraval is real or not, Scarlett must find Tella before the five nights of the game are over or a dangerous domino effect of consequences will be set off, and her beloved sister will disappear forever.

Welcome, welcome to Caraval . . . beware of getting swept too far away.

 

-Goodreads

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2.A Good girl's guide to murder trilogy

 

 

Moving on to the next recommendation and the trilogy which soon will be on the big screen A good girl's guide to murder.My advice to you is to read this trilogy before seeing the show because it's certainly a different experience and a better one in my opinion.It is my first ever mystery thriller book that I read and it quickly turned into one of my fav reads.

 

 

Author: Holly Jackson

Genre: Mystery thriller

 

Audience: YA

Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐.5

 

 

 

Story line of trilogy

In the thrilling world of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Trilogy, Pippa Fitz-Amobi takes on the role of an amateur detective as she investigates a murder case that has haunted her small town. Pippa, a curious and determined high school student, becomes fascinated by the unsolved disappearance of Andie Bell, a popular girl from her school.

 

Driven by her love for true crime and a desire for justice, Pippa decides to challenge the official police investigation by conducting her own research. She delves into the details of Andie's case, meticulously examining evidence and interviewing witnesses. Along the way, she uncovers secrets, unearths hidden motives, and exposes the dark underbelly of her seemingly idyllic community.

 

 As Pippa dives deeper into the investigation, she faces numerous obstacles and dangers. She must navigate the complexities of friendships, family dynamics, and her own personal safety. Pippa's determination, intelligence, and ability to think outside the box become her greatest assets in her quest for the truth.

 

 Throughout the trilogy, Pippa's journey takes unexpected twists and turns. She encounters new mysteries, grapples with moral dilemmas, and finds herself entangled in a web of lies. With each book, the stakes rise higher, and Pippa becomes even more determined to uncover the truth, even if it means putting herself in harm's way.

 

 In this gripping trilogy, filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected revelations, Pippa's relentless pursuit of justice will keep readers on the edge of their seats. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Trilogy is a captivating exploration of the power of determination, the complexities of human nature, and the lengths one brave young woman will go to uncover the truth.

 

 

 

 

Synopsis of first book

 

The case is closed. Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. The police know he did it. Everyone in town knows he did it.

But having grown up in the same small town that was consumed by the murder, Pippa Fitz-Amobi isn't so sure. When she chooses the case as the topic for her final year project, she starts to uncover secrets that someone in town desperately wants to stay hidden. And if the real killer is still out there, how far will they go to keep Pip from the truth?

 

-Goodreads 

 

 

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3.If You Could See The Sun 

And finally ,If You Could See The Sun by Ann Liang.Despite this book being a YA romance and not very popular, I quite enjoyed reading it.The concept of the story is new and the romance is cute as well.If you're looking for a quick and fun read then this is it!

Author: Ann Liang

Genre: romance

 

Audience: YA

Rating:⭐⭐⭐.5

 

 

 

Synopsis of book

Alice Sun has always felt invisible at her elite Beijing international boarding school, where she’s the only scholarship student among China’s most rich and influential teens. But then she starts uncontrollably turning invisible—actually invisible.
 
When her parents drop the news that they can no longer afford her tuition, even with the scholarship, Alice hatches a plan to monetize her strange new power—she’ll discover the scandalous secrets her classmates want to know, for a price.
 
But as the tasks escalate from petty scandals to actual crimes, Alice must decide if it’s worth losing her conscience—or even her life.

In this genre-bending YA debut, a Chinese American girl monetizes her strange new invisibility powers by discovering and selling her wealthy classmates’ most scandalous secrets.

 

-Goodreads 

 

 

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 Conclusion

Thank you guys for reading.Hope you found some books for your book club.See you later!

 

Happy Reading!