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here's the list of book reviews i've written in this blog :)
[ Arranged from newest at the top to oldest at the bottom ]
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A Song of Ice and Fire series:
A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1) by George R.R. Martin
A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2) by George R.R. Martin
#ComingSoon A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3) by George R.R. Martin
#ComingSoon A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, #4) by George R.R. Martin
#ComingSoon A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire, #5) by George R.R. Martin
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Hai, Miiko! Vol. 36 by Ono Eriko
All That Jesus Commanded: The Christian Life According to the Gospels by John Piper
All That Jesus Commanded: The Christian Life According to the Gospels by John Piper
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The Inheritance Games trilogy:
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The Green Bone Saga:
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Keajaiban Toko Kelontong Namiya (ナミヤ雑貨店の奇蹟) by Keigo HigashinoKing of Scars Duology:
Six of Crows Duology:
Grisha series:
The Trials of Apollo Series:
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Where is God in a Coronavirus World? by John C. Lennox
The Ickabog by J.K. Rowling
40 Days of Faith by Paul David Tripp
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
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None Like Him by Jen Wilkin
The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys
Finding Chika by Mitch Albom
The Financial Diet by Chelsea Fagan
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
The Young Elites series:
The Young Elites (The Young Elites, #1) by Marie Lu
The Rose Society (The Young Elites, #2) by Marie Lu
Competing Spectacles by Tony Reinke
Vengeful (Villains, #2) by V.E. Schwab
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Vicious by V.E. Schwab
Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado
Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds
The Prayers of Jesus by Mark Jones
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction by Justin Whitmel Earley
None Like Him by Jen Wilkin
The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys
Finding Chika by Mitch Albom
The Financial Diet by Chelsea Fagan
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
The Young Elites series:
The Young Elites (The Young Elites, #1) by Marie Lu
The Rose Society (The Young Elites, #2) by Marie Lu
Competing Spectacles by Tony Reinke
Vengeful (Villains, #2) by V.E. Schwab
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Vicious by V.E. Schwab
Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado
Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds
The Prayers of Jesus by Mark Jones
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction by Justin Whitmel Earley
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series:
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The Ten Commandments by Kevin DeYoung
Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella
The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll
Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
ESV Story of Redemption Bible: A Journey Through the Unfolding Promises of God
Movie Adaptation Review: The Hate U Give
Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks
Hope in the Dark by Craig Groeschel
The Next Person You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
Movie Adaptation Review: Crazy Rich Asians
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
A List of Cages by Robin Roe
Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Less by Rachel Aust
Caring for One Another by Edward T. Welch
Adamant by Lisa Bevere
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
Lovely Heist by Prisca Primasari
Dear Tomorrow: Notes to My Future Self by Maudy Ayunda
In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character by Jen Wilkin
Hyouka (Kotenbu Series, #1) by Yonezawa Honobu
Pergi by Tere Liye
If Only by Innayah Putri
The Architecture of Love by Ika Natassa
I Have Lost My Way by Gayle Forman
Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves
What I Know For Sure by Oprah Winfrey
Movie Adaptation Review: Ready Player One
Years After by Orizuka
Majo & Sady Vol. 2 by Jung Chul Yeon
Rainbirds by Clarissa Goenawan
Kiss the Wave: Embracing God in Your Trials by Dave Furman
Surprise Me by Sophie Kinsella
Movie Adaptation Review: Molly's Game
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Ubur-Ubur Lembur by Raditya Dika
Laut Bercerita by Leila S. Chudori
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
Permainan Cantik by Jeffrey Rachmat
Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories by R.J. Palacio
Teka-Teki Terakhir by Annisa Ihsani
Artemis by Andy Weir
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One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
Momiji by Orizuka
Murder on the Orient Express (Hercule Poirot, #10) by Agatha Christie
Sophismata by Alanda Kariza
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
Then & Now: Dulu dan Sekarang by Arleen A.
Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han
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The Chronicles of Audy: O2 by Orizuka
Gadis Penenun Mimpi & Pria yang Melipat Kertas Terbang by Gina Gabrielle
Apa Pun Selain Hujan by Orizuka
The Chemistry of Marriage by Asri Tahir
Love in Adelaide by Arumi E
Love in Marrakech by Irene Dyah
Love in Edinburgh by Indah Hanaco
Love in Paris by Silvarani
Love Theft #2 by Prisca Primasari
Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt
Power Thoughts by Joyce Meyer
Hujan by Tere Liye
Kepada Gema by Diego Christian
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Peek A Boo, Love by Sofi Meloni
Nightfall by Robin Wijaya
Daylight by Robin Wijaya
Forever and Always by Jenny Thalia Faurine
The Stolen Years by Ba Yue Chang An
Sayap-Sayap Kecil by Andry Setiawan
Cafe Waiting Love by Giddens Ko
Movie Adaptation Review: The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince)
Cat and Dog #1 by Park Hee Jung
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Movie Adaptation Review: Paper Towns
F.A.K! (Frequently Asked Kuestions) by Devlin Putra
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Perfect Pain by Anggun Prameswari
Love Theft #1 by Prisca Primasari
See You Again by Arini Putri
The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom
Daily Life of Clumsy Tomoko by Suzuki Tomoko
Movie Adaptation Review: Mockingjay Part 2
Perfect Scenario by Kezia Evi Wiadji
At the Park by Kristi Jo
See Me by Nicholas Sparks
Movie Adaptation Review: The Scorch Trials
Last Forever by Windry Ramadhina
The Unbroken Vow by Kezia Evi Wiadji
Operation: Break the Casanova's Heart by Aly Almario
Over the Rain by Asri Tahir
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
Love is the End by Christina Tirta
The Dead Returns by Akiyoshi Rikako
Pulang by Tere Liye
Movie Adaptation Review: The Martian
Promises by Kristi Jo
Berlabuh di Lindøya by Kusumastuti Fischer
Blue Vino by Kusumastuti Fischer
Sincerely Yours by Tia Widiana
Saga, Volume 3 by Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples
When the Star Falls by Andry Setiawan
Stolen Songbird (Negeri Troll yang Hilang) (The Malediction Trilogy, #1) by Danielle L. Jensen
Marmalade Boy Little 2 by Wataru Yoshizumi
Marmalade Boy Little 1 by Wataru Yoshizumi
You Had Me at Hello by Indah Hanaco
Love Roulette (Mafia Espresso, #2) by Fransisca Todi
Irresistible (Mafia Espresso, #1) by Fransisca Todi
Critical Eleven by Ika Natassa
3 (Tiga) by Alicia Lidwina
The Martian by Andy Weir
Movie Adaptation Review: Still Alice
Saga, Volume 2 by Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples
Saga, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples
TV Series Adaptation Review: Game of Thrones Season 1
Movie Adaptation Review: The Longest Ride
Take Off My Red Shoes by Nay Sharaya
I Was Here by Gayle Forman
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
Simple Thinking About Blood Type 3 by Park Dong Sun
Almost is Never Enough by Sefryana Khairil
Paper Towns by John Green
Stay with Me Tonight by Sofi Meloni
P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han
The Chronicles of Audy: 4/4 by Orizuka
Legend Trilogy:
Legend (Legend, #1) by Marie Lu
Prodigy (Legend, #2) by Marie Lu
Champion (Legend, #3) by Marie Lu
Life Before Legend (Legend, #0.5) by Marie Lu
The Strange Library by Haruki Murakami
Misteri Rumah Kosong by Glenn Alexei
Movie Adaptation Review: Love, Rosie
Marry Now, Sorry Later by Christian Simamora
Pluto: A Wonder Story by R.J. Palacio
The Julian Chapter: A Wonder Story by R.J. Palacio
Love, Rosie by Cecelia Ahern
To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
11 Jejak Cinta by Charon, Clio Freya, Dyan Nuranindya, dkk.
Gloomy Gift by Rhein Fathia
Pay It Forward by Emma Grace
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Bulan (Bumi, #2) by Tere-Liye
Intertwine by FLOCK (Fei, Lia Indra Andriana, Orizuka, Clara Canceriana, KP Januwarsi)
Priceless Moment by Prisca Primasari
Kismet by Nina Addison
Movie Adaptation Review: Cinderella
The Wind Leading to Love by Yuki Ibuki
Love With a Witch by Hyun Go Wun
Movie Adaptation Review: Insurgent
Not a Perfect Wedding by Asri Tahir
Sabtu Bersama Bapak by Adhitya Mulya
In a Blue Moon by Ilana Tan
The Heroes of Olympus series:
The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, #1) by Rick Riordan
The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus, #3) by Rick Riordan
The House of Hades (The Heroes of Olympus, #4) by Rick Riordan
The Blood of Olympus (The Heroes of Olympus, #5) by Rick Riordan
Endless Love by Wu Xiao Yue
TV Series Adaptation Review: Outlander Season 1
Angels of Morning Star Club by Lim Se Hyuk
Interval by Nay Sharaya & Dion Sagirang
Majo & Sady by Jung Chul Yeon
Masterpiece of Love by Monica Petra
Cemburu: Di Antara Sakura Padang Salju by Hapsari Hanggarini
Jatuh Cinta Adalah Cara Terbaik untuk Bunuh Diri by Bernard Batubara
Movie Adaptation Review: The Best of Me
Movie Adaptation Review: The Kite Runner
Single Ville by Choi Yun Kyo
Hannibal Lecter series:
Hannibal Rising (Hannibal Lecter, #4) by Thomas Harris
Hannibal (Hannibal Lecter, #3) by Thomas Harris
The Silence of the Lambs (Domba-domba Telah Membisu) (Hannibal Lecter, #2) by Thomas Harris
Red Dragon (Naga Merah) (Hannibal Lecter, #1) by Thomas Harris
As Seen on TV by Christian Simamora
Koala Kumal by Raditya Dika
Movie Adaptation Review: STAND BY ME ドラえもん (Stand By Me Doraemon)
Walking After You by Windry Ramadhina
Kania by Hapsari Hanggarini
Movie Adaptation Review: Paddington
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The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings:
Movie Adaptation Review: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Movie Adaptation Review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Movie Adaptation Review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Movie Adaptation Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Movie Adaptation Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Movie Adaptation Review: The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Movie Adaptation Review: Gone Girl
I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella
Movie Adaptation Review: Mockingjay Part 1
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Heart and Soul by Windhy Puspitadewi
Cheeky Romance by Kim Eun Jeong
Movie Adaptation Review: If I Stay
Bonus Track by Osamu Koshigaya
Rindu by Tere-Liye
Four: A Divergent Story Collection by Veronica Roth
Sweet Home by Adeliany Azfar
Dangerously Perfect by Shita Hapsari
Moon in the Spring by Hyun Go Wun
Movie Adaptation Review: The Giver
Beautiful Liar by Dyah Rinni
Best Rival by Naima Knisa
And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini
Movie Adaptation Review: The Maze Runner
The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks
Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley
Simple Thinking about Blood Type 2 by Park Dong Sun
The Chronicles of Audy: 21 by Orizuka
Perfect Mess by Rina Suryakusuma
Tomodachi (School, #2) by Winna Efendi
Dikatakan atau Tidak Dikatakan, Itu Tetap Cinta by Tere-Liye
Tuti & Friends by R.M. Fajar
Movie Adaptation Review: The Book Thief
The Giver Quartet:
Son (The Giver Quartet, #4) by Lois Lowry
Messenger (The Giver Quartet, #3) by Lois Lowry
Gathering Blue (The Giver Quartet, #2) by Lois Lowry
The Giver (The Giver Quartet, #1) by Lois Lowry
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
Movie Adaptation Review: The Fault in Our Stars
The Hound of Baskervilles (Anjing Setan) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Grey & Jingga: The Twilight by Sweta Kartika
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Girls in the Dark by Akiyoshi Rikako
Come on Over (CO2) by Christian Simamora
People Like Us by Yosephine Monica
Interlude by Windry Ramadhina
Just One Night (Just One Day, #2.5) by Gayle Forman
Casablanca: Forget Me Not by Dahlian
Guilty Pleasure by Christian Simamora
Seriously... I'm Kidding by Ellen DeGeneres #PostbarMei
Detective Conan: Reader's Choice by Aoyama Gosho
The Maze Runner series:
The Kill Order (Maze Runner, #0) by James Dashner
The Death Cure (Maze Runner, #3) by James Dashner
The Scorch Trials (Maze Runner, #2) by James Dashner
The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, #1) by James Dashner
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon
Movie Adaptation Review: 12 Years a Slave
Who Are You? by Lim Eun Hee
A Dandelion Wish by Xi Zhi
Sequence by Shita Hapsari
Teater Boneka by Emilya Kusnaidi, Orinthia Lee, Ayu Rianna
12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup
Movie Adaptation Review: Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
God is Not Mad at You by Joyce Meyer
Wishing Her To Die by Jung Soo Hyun
The After-Dinner Mysteries by Tokuya Higashigawa
You're Only Human by The Gecko
Scarlet Preludium by Silvia Arnie
The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks
Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys
Movie Adaptation Review: Divergent
Just One Year (Just One Day, #2) by Gayle Forman
Movie Adaptation Review: You Are the Apple of My Eye
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (Memoar Sherlock Holmes) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Bumi by Tere-Liye
Designing Brand Identity: Fourth Edition by Alina Wheeler
Meet the Sennas by Orizuka
Divergent series:
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Sweet Melody 2 by Baek Myo
Rain in Paris by Cindy Pricilla
My Cup of Tea by Nia Nurdiansyah
Jika by Alanda Kariza, Gita Romadhona, dkk.
Movie Adaptation Review: The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Runaway Ran by Mia Arsjad
Selama Kita Tersesat di Luar Angkasa by Maggie Tiojakin
Marriageable by Riri Sardjono
London: Angel by Windry Ramadhina
Evergreen by Prisca Primasari
Since We Meet by Pricillia A. W
Mahogany Hills by Tia Widiana
Melbourne: Rewind by Winna Efendi
Forgotten by Nay Sharaya
Roma: Con Amore by Robin Wijaya
Crying 100 Times by Nakamura Kou
After D-100 by Park Mi Youn
Bangkok: The Journal by Moemoe Rizal
Restart by Nina Ardianti
Call Me Miss J. by Orizuka
Movie Adaptation Review: A Werewolf Boy
Semusim, dan Semusim Lagi by Andina Dwifatma
A Werewolf Boy by Kim Mi Ri
Jakarta Kafe by Tatyana
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
Lampau by Sandi Firly
Autumn Once More by Ilana Tan, dkk.
Movie Adaptation Review: The Host
Rain in Paris by Cindy Pricilla
My Cup of Tea by Nia Nurdiansyah
Jika by Alanda Kariza, Gita Romadhona, dkk.
Movie Adaptation Review: The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Runaway Ran by Mia Arsjad
Selama Kita Tersesat di Luar Angkasa by Maggie Tiojakin
Marriageable by Riri Sardjono
London: Angel by Windry Ramadhina
Evergreen by Prisca Primasari
Since We Meet by Pricillia A. W
Mahogany Hills by Tia Widiana
Melbourne: Rewind by Winna Efendi
Forgotten by Nay Sharaya
Roma: Con Amore by Robin Wijaya
Crying 100 Times by Nakamura Kou
After D-100 by Park Mi Youn
Bangkok: The Journal by Moemoe Rizal
Restart by Nina Ardianti
Call Me Miss J. by Orizuka
Movie Adaptation Review: A Werewolf Boy
Semusim, dan Semusim Lagi by Andina Dwifatma
A Werewolf Boy by Kim Mi Ri
Jakarta Kafe by Tatyana
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
Lampau by Sandi Firly
Autumn Once More by Ilana Tan, dkk.
Movie Adaptation Review: The Host
The Naked Traveler series:
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#NoblePrizeWinner
The Unreality Show by Clara Ng
Dark Love by Ken Terate
Seoul Cinderella by Lia Indra Andriana
JUN!!! by Mia Arsjad
Kāla Kālī by Valiant Budi & Windy Ariestanty
Filosofi Kopi by Dee
Because of You by Kezia Evi Wiadji
Kastil Es & Air Mancur yang Berdansa by Prisca Primasari
My Boyfriend's Wedding Dress by Kim Eun Jeong
Biru pada Januari by Aditia Yudis
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry #PostBar
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Perahu Kertas by Dee
Rainbow and Ocean by Ruth Priscilia Angelina
Endorphin by Pramesti Ratna
After School Club by Orizuka
By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept by Paulo Coelho
Impossible (Glam Girls Series) by Nina Ardianti
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Chairul Tanjung: Si Anak Singkong by Tjahja Gunawan Diredja
Negeri Para Bedebah by Tere-Liye
Syarat Jatuh Cinta by Marin Josi & Purba Sitorus
With You (Sehari Bersamamu) by Christian Simamora & Orizuka
Ibuk, by Iwan Setyawan
My Name is Kim Sam Soon by Ji Su-Hyun
Discord (Ther Melian, #3) by Shienny M.S.
Chronicle (Ther Melian, #2) by Shienny M.S.
Revelation (Ther Melian, #1) by Shienny M.S.
Truth or Dare by Winna Efendi & Yoana Dianika
Percaya by Diego Christian
Trave(love)ing by Roy Saputra, Mia Haryono, Grahita Primasari, Dendi Riandi
Seandainya by Windhy Puspitadewi
Love United: High School Paradise 2nd Half by Orizuka
Best Friends Forever (High School Paradise Golden Goal) by Orizuka
Sweet Nothings by Sefryana Khairil
Seoulmate is You (Seoulmate, #2) by Lia Indra Andriana
Saving June by Hannah Harrington
Lukisan Keempat by Rina Suryakusuma
Petualangan Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sapporo No Niji by Hapsari Hanggarini
Harmoni by Wulan Dewatra & Ollie
Memori by Windry Ramadhina
Sempurna by Nonier
2 by Donny Dhirgantoro
One Last Chance by Stephanie Zen
Berjuta Rasanya by Tere-Liye
23 Episentrum by Adenita
The Journeys 2: Cerita dari Tanah Air Beta
Musuh Bebuyutan Kanya by RisTee
Rembulan Tenggelam di Wajahmu by Tere-Liye
Movie Adaptation Review: Hugo
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
Fly to the Sky by Nina Ardianti & Moemoe Rizal
Dream Catcher by Alanda Kariza
Sakura Wonder by Silvia Iskandar
The Summer I Turned Pretty (Ketika Aku Menjelma Cantik) by Jenny Han
Bittersweet Love by Netty Virgiantini & Aditia Yudis
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame #PostBar
Rahasia Hati by Dian Purnomo
Movie Adaptation Review: The Hunger Games
Please Look After Mom by Kyung-Sook Shin
Now and Then by Ann Arnellis
Maryam by Okky Madasari
Movie Adaptation Review: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
Rock 'n Roll Onthel by Dyan Nuranindya
Daisyflo by Yennie Hardiwidjaja
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The Hunger Games series: