Archive - Matilda's Room

A Joyful Failure: My 2024 Reading Wrap-Up and Favourite Books

Can you believe we’re already a month into 2025?

Feb 5 •

January 2025

A Vivid Journey Through Life, Death, and Istanbul's Hidden Corners

This week we take a look at one of my favourite books read in December 2024.

Jan 29 •

Illuminating the Shadows

Some books unfold like a quiet storm, drawing you in with subtle beauty until you’re completely swept away.

Jan 22 •

When Life Changes Forever

A Review of After the End by Clare Mackintosh

Jan 15 •

Beauty in the Broken: A Review of All the Ugly and Wonderful Things

Some books are unforgettable—All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood is one of those books.

Jan 8 •

Two Stories, One Heart

Let’s start the year in my usual style - with some emotional books!

Jan 1 •

December 2024

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! 🎄

Dec 25, 2024 •

A Kiwi Treasure Worth Discovering

This week we take a look at Nine Girls by Stacey Gregg

Dec 18, 2024 •

The Perfect Summer Romcom

As I was scrolling through my list of books to review, I realised—shock horror!—that most of them are pretty dark and emotional.

Dec 11, 2024 •

Some quickfire catch up reviews

Some quick reviews

Dec 4, 2024 •

November 2024

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