Underrated books need Love Too & Recommendations ♥

Feminist Reflections is a feature I created to share my personal thoughts and provoke a discussion.

So, would you pick up a popular or an underrated book?

I used to read popular books more, but now I prefer underrated books because usually out of 4 of 5 popular books I end up disliking. I remember once I DNF five popular books back to back. Underrated books appeal to me more. It surprises me there are actually crappy books that are bestsellers, and most people don't even look at non-popular books. I can understand when no one you know has read or reviewed them, a lot of underrated books are self-published too but still take a chance. My blog mostly shares reviews on upcoming releases, and some underrated books. If it's a popular book I'm reviewing, most of the time it will be a negative review. I don't get along with hyped books usually.

I wanted to put spotlight on these amazing underrated books(under 10,000 ratings). they deserve to be read and loved too. Some of these are actually my favorites. I will add onto this list as time goes on.

What Happens Next is one of my favorite books. It's a heartbreaking story of Cassidy, she meets a college guy name Dax and what happened afterwards she cannot remembered. This is a young adult novel about rape, and it does have a strong impact. I also love how the heroine is portrayed as a curvy heroine, then the usual heroines who are skinny and shown as acclaimed perfection (Nothing wrong with being skinny though, I'm thin as well) The book shows diversity. The male lead Corey was adorable as well. Recommended for fans of Just Listen, and Speak. You can find my full review here. 5/5

Unravel is one of the few novels that is actually mind-blowing, it messes with your mind and it's fantastic. This is a new adult novel, but it is rather unique. Naomi is in a psychiatric ward, she is in the hospital and is being treated. No one believes her, yet she believes she is telling the truth. It's best to go blind in this novel, this is one of all-time favorite books. The cover is gorgeous as well. You can find my full review here. 5/5

Free To Fall is a dystopian novel where an app called Lux made by the corporation. Gnosis controls every moment of your life. It advises you on what action to take for your own happiness. Rory Vaughn meets North, he is an outsider and who doesn't use the app. Rory wants to make her own decisions, and ultimately do what she wishes instead of what the app recommends. This is a brilliant concept, the novel was fast paced and fairly interesting as well. It also has science fiction in it as well. 4/5

Puddle Jumping is an adorable novel about a teenager name Lily Evans who falls in love with Colton Neely who has autism. I have never read about a autistic teen in young adult books, so this novel is quite refreshing. This novel is realistic, and the romance is swoon worthy. The cover is gorgeous as well. 4/5

Broken Skies is a beautiful read - Jax Mitchell lives in a world where humans are nearly extinct and aliens have now settled in. Jax's brother is captured by one of the Erikson's, the alien group so to rescue him she forms an unwilling alliance with one of the teenagers of that group. She will help him reach the city in return he will help her find her brother. The concept sounded quite similar to Angelfall, although this book is amazing in it's own way. The romance is amazing! A true treasure that is hidden. 4/5.

Clean is a novel about five teenagers who are a rehabilitation center. They all have one thing in common: they're addicts. None of them are here by their own will, but now they must stick together and help each other recover. This was a wonderful novel, I love how this novel doesn't encourage addictions but rather discourages them. My favorite stories would have to be Olivia's and Jason's, this is one of my favorite novels. You can find my full review here. 5/5

The Truth about Alice is told from many different perspectives, there are rumors about Alice Franklin and everyone calls her a slut. This book is about stereotypes, and it's pretty fantastic. The book is gripping, and uncovers what's beneath those stereotypes. It shows the reason why teenagers can be cruel, vicious, and hurt others. 4/5

Rites of Passage is about a teenager name Samantha McKenna. As a military brat, she joins the first ever class of girls at a prestigious Military Academy. She is an amazing character, and many cadets in this novel are against women in military. I also loved the male interest Drill who is the sergeant. He is the quite, and brooding type and I adored his character - romance between cadets and upper lever superiors is forbidden though. This book has the right balance of a good plot and romance. I do wish this was a standalone novel though. 5/5

 

My Beautiful Failure is about a male lead name Billy who takes upon volunteering at a suicide hotline. Isn't that concept so unique?? I have never even heard about a concept like this before in novels. Jenney is an incoming caller who is troubled and on the verge of suicide. Through Jenney's problems, Billy begins to fall in love. This is a brilliant novel, the powerful message in the end is amazing. I would really recommend this book. You can find my full review here. 4/5

Veil of Roses is an amazing debut about Tamila Soroush who travels to America to make her future. Tami wants the freedom that an American girl whereas she was oppressed in the country Iran. She soon finds comfort in her English classes, and there is also a forbidden love waiting for her. The stereotypes in the novel were irritating, but ultimately this is a beautiful book, one of my all-time favorite novels. You can find my full review here. 5/5

Of Beauty and Beast is a wonderful retelling of Beauty & the Beast except the difference is the Beast get's captured, not the beauty. The twist is in the premise, so it is a rather unique retelling. The Beauty Princess Isra is also blind, and she is the human sacrifice for her city. The Beast, Gem is a mutant beast and soon their paths cross when he is held as her prisoner.. Do I need to go on how AMAZING the book is? It's pretty much my favorite as well. Pick it up already! 5/5

Deeper is an new adult novel about a college student name Caroline whose ex boyfriend posts their private pictures for the world to see. Now, it has destroyed her reputation. It really bothers me how the college targes her only, and not the ex. He was a participant too, plus she never meant to leak the pictures out. Taking private pictures for your partner is kind of dumb move because you might break up in the end, but it was an unintentional mistake, so everyone needs to leave her in peace! I loved the heroine though, I also liked the male lead West - it was interesting to see their relationship started with geniuine freindship. This could have worked better as a standalone novel though, otherwise it is amazing. 4.5/5.

Do you guys like to read underrated novels too? What are some of the underrated books you have liked and read? Any other recommendations?

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“Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” —Nora Ephron 

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