You know, sometimes I don’t like to yap about a book too much, but still, they are worth mentioning. Eh… Happens. But let’s see what I thought of them.
The Dinner by Herman Koch
Genre: Contemporary
Published: January, 2009
Series: N/A
Rating: 3
Let me come out straight, and mention that this is not a thriller. Even though it’s been categorized as such on Goodreads. It’s also not a pleasant book, but I think it’s important to note, it should be enjoyed for what it is. A nasty little sneak peak into the lives of two families.
The story takes place during an excruciating dinner in a restaurant where these two families meet to discuss something horrible their sons did. The whole thing is laid out like a menu, the chapters are divided into aperitif, main course, and so on, interspersed with flashbacks and all sorts of things that sidetrack and interrupt the conversation.
It’s really rather dreadful. So, hats off to the author, really, because boy, did I feel the pain. From the restaurant manager’s hovering little finger, pointing out each dish, complete with a full back story to getting lost in the timeline quite often, it was a proper ordeal.
Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu
Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult
Published: 29 June, 2017
Series: N/A
Rating: 5
16-year-old Vivvy turns her feminism up to combat the school misogynists. Time to fight like a girl! I loved the take on the topic of feisty girls taking down asshole boys, dickhead teachers and just fight back against everyday sexism. It was serious, but also cute and funny. Vivvy was not only a smart girl, but also a good friend, not only to her actual friends, but to the new girl, to other girls she didn’t even have anything in common. The whole girrrl power thing? Pretty awesome.
Mind you, no wonder Vivvy turned out so cool. Her inspo was her mum, and if I ever become a mother, I hope I will as supportive and wonderful as this fictional lady. 
Until the Day I Die by Emily Carpenter
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Published: 12 March, 2019
Series: N/A
Rating: 4
Another cool mum-daughter duo in this one! Erin, her husband and two of their friends owned the biggest tech company. After the death of her husband Erin is not herself. Understandable! But there’s something dodgy going on with the company as well. While Erin is drowning in her grief, her geeky daughter, Shorie is trying to figure out what the hell is happening, while also starting university.
Until the Day I Die was pretty twisty and kept me on my toes. Poor Erin was shipped off to some fancy schmancy Caribbean resort to get over her depression while Shorie made friends with some other geeks and started snooping around online as much as offline.
The posh resort soon turns into a nightmare and the more dirt Shorie and her friends dig up the plot thickens. Is it a bit over the top? A bit! But! It was so freakin’ entertaing! Woo!
Reading Under The Blankie 
I was a rebel in the sense that I was very into punk rock at that time and dressed like it, rocked resting bitch face (still do, it’s natural) and didn’t talk a whole lot. People were afraid of me until they actually took the time to talk to me and their response was usually, “Wow, you’re actually really nice.” lol. I was a good kid though, I didn’t actually do too many rebellion like things. I cause more trouble now that I’m older and put up with less shit. 😉
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Oh, love it, ya rebel!
Unfortunately i also suffer from resting bitch face
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I’ve got The Dinner but it’s categorized as contemporary fiction. Love your review, Norrie💜
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Oh yea, that makes more sense!
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I bought a copy of The Dinner when it came out but haven’t read it. Now I want to!
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Oh, i hope you like it! It was quite unusual.
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You read a YA Norrie??? LOL I haven’t read these but have heard of Moxxie!
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Haha, yea, i do read YA sometimes. Mostly the thriller types, but i do make exceptions 😀
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Well, it looks like you had a mixed bag of reads with these 3, Norrie. Moxie was outstanding, Until The Day I Die was good and The Dinner wasn’t quite the well balanced meal you hoped for? 😉 Still, 2 out of 3 is better than most.
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Oh yea, can’t complain! 😀
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Better than my year last year. Just started the 3rd book in a series, and so far, it’s good.
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Well, it looks like you had a mixed bag of reads with these 3, Norrie. Moxie was outstanding, Until The Day I Die was good and The Dinner wasn’t quite a well balanced meal? 😉 Still, 2 out of 3 is better than most.
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I was a quiet rebel… still am 😉
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Yess! You go, girl! ❤
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