sophieeleri's reviews
87 reviews

I needed a book to read while I was staying with my boyfriend's family, and this was on the shelf. I loved the Me Before You series, so didn't hesitate about choosing this one (especially since the rest of the books on the shelves were mainly autobiographies of sports personalities - not my style!). I always find that I'm drawn to 'chicklit', and I'm trying to just embrace it instead of feeling inadequate or embarrassed. I'll still get round to those (modern) classics, but there's no harm in something that is easy to read. And that's exactly what this was - an easy read, with interesting and engaging characters. I liked that not everyone was perfect - the ones you thought you hated turned out to have a softer side, and the ones you initially liked turned out to have their own stories. Whilst the events of the novel tended to the fantastical side, it was uncomplicated and interesting, and I didn't really want to stop reading it, which is obviously a good sign.

(Personal reflection - Eddie challenged me to read 40 pages in 25 minutes, and I failed by 5 minutes, but probably could've whizzed through them if I hadn't constantly been looking at the page numbers and my watch. Not enjoyable! Don't read to time! Read for enjoyment!)

I loved reading HP in French. Whilst lacking some of the...magic (!) of Rowling's writing, the translation does well to keep the characters and Hogwarts alive! I found it to be such an easy read, despite having to learn lots of vocab (but that's what it's all about!). Will definitely be reading again, and continuing to read the series when I find the books! Love love love

Great book, really well written and well organised. Cait's writing is so accessible and relatable, and consequentially really makes you reflect on your own habits and thoughts. I found myself highlighting a lot of sentences and passages, and enjoyed learning from someone else's experiences. Would quite like to re-read parts and apply more to my own life!