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Who's That Girl?: A Memoir by Eve
informative
fast-paced
3.0
This was very easy to read. The book could be considered surface-level, as not much is in-depth, but I think fans and newcomers will learn more about Eve either way. Serviceable for a celebrity memoir.
The story behind her name was very unique.
The story behind her name was very unique.
Jurassic Jeff: Race to Warp Speed by Royden Lepp, Royden Lepp
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Just as good as the first book! I loved the humor and the characters here. I still think Jeff needs to value the dino friends more; he's a terrible friend. But you see he has made some progress toward the end. And the ending opens the series up for more adventures. so, jeff's not the only alien around now, huh?
I also enjoyed the callbacks and foreshadowing expertly woven into this.
So much fun! I'll definitely keep reading this series. :D
I also enjoyed the callbacks and foreshadowing expertly woven into this.
So much fun! I'll definitely keep reading this series. :D
A Venom Dark and Sweet by Judy I. Lin
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I don’t know what happened to undo the charm from book one. But the pacing dragged here, the character interactions felt sterile, and there was little action until the final act.
Ning hasn't grown on me. She’s a little repressed, but her outbursts of anger or anxiety weren't noteworthy. She and Kang were also kept apart too long for me. Things got considerably better once they met again, but my goodwill was burnt out by then.
The magic system involving tea is still fun and goes full throttle into the mystical. Political intrigue replaces the academy tournament of last time. But the characters' new journey to find magic relics felt long and tedious.
If you enjoyed the first book and like plot-driven stories, this will be great for those readers. But I would have dropped this around the 100-page mark if I didn't like completion so much.
Ning hasn't grown on me. She’s a little repressed, but her outbursts of anger or anxiety weren't noteworthy. She and Kang were also kept apart too long for me. Things got considerably better once they met again, but my goodwill was burnt out by then.
The magic system involving tea is still fun and goes full throttle into the mystical. Political intrigue replaces the academy tournament of last time. But the characters' new journey to find magic relics felt long and tedious.
If you enjoyed the first book and like plot-driven stories, this will be great for those readers. But I would have dropped this around the 100-page mark if I didn't like completion so much.
More Than This by Krystal Marquis
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Another lovely cover!
This sequel had more drama thought the overall tone is still lighthearted. Olivia and Helen's struggles basically mirrored each other with them being introduced to a new man that could take their heart from the old one.
Harrison and Ruby were going through it! I wanted more happy moment with them as they were one of my favorites.
I really liked Amy Rose's whole arc and the older-woman mentor she got.
There's some suspension of belief here, but I'm not against escapist stories.
Ultimately, I enjoyed the first book more because it was less stressful, but this was a great series. I look forward to reading more from Marquis.
This sequel had more drama thought the overall tone is still lighthearted. Olivia and Helen's struggles basically mirrored each other with them being introduced to a new man that could take their heart from the old one.
Harrison and Ruby were going through it! I wanted more happy moment with them as they were one of my favorites.
I really liked Amy Rose's whole arc and the older-woman mentor she got.
There's some suspension of belief here, but I'm not against escapist stories.
Ultimately, I enjoyed the first book more because it was less stressful, but this was a great series. I look forward to reading more from Marquis.
Teen Titans: Starfire by Kami Garcia
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The artwork is phenomenal, but enough on that.
This book has the strongest writing and the most in-character and plausible interactions since the other books were poor in those areas. The pacing is still breakneck fast, but I liked this book considerably.
I enjoyed that it started with Kori and her sisters on good terms before it turned out as you expected.
What I did not expect was the subtle/implied Cyborg/Victor x Kori connection,which immediately fizzled out when Dick Grayson “Robin” showed up lol. It felt weird, but I wasn’t entirely against it before we went status quo. I say this as someone who loves RobStar.
I think it’s cool that the series is trying to do something new instead of a direct-to-direct rehash of the beloved Teen Titans series. Maybe the writing has finally found its rhythm. I don’t know.
It looks like Victor’s doesn’t get a solo book because we’re jumping full throttle into TEEN TITANS! WHEN THERE’S TROUBLE YOU KNOW WHO CALL—HOLLA HOLLA MY NAME
Lowkey Cyborg is getting done dirty, but I do want to see the team-up too!
This book has the strongest writing and the most in-character and plausible interactions since the other books were poor in those areas. The pacing is still breakneck fast, but I liked this book considerably.
I enjoyed that it started with Kori and her sisters on good terms before it turned out as you expected.
What I did not expect was the subtle/implied Cyborg/Victor x Kori connection,
I think it’s cool that the series is trying to do something new instead of a direct-to-direct rehash of the beloved Teen Titans series. Maybe the writing has finally found its rhythm. I don’t know.
It looks like Victor’s doesn’t get a solo book because we’re jumping full throttle into TEEN TITANS! WHEN THERE’S TROUBLE YOU KNOW WHO CALL—HOLLA HOLLA MY NAME
Lowkey Cyborg is getting done dirty, but I do want to see the team-up too!
Big Jim and the White Boy: An American Classic Reimagined by Marcus Kwame Anderson, David F. Walker
10/10! I thoroughly enjoyed this, and the 4th wall breaks aided the story well.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
“You have to tell [your story/history], because if you don’t … someone else will tell it and make it theirs.
Or they don’t tell the whole truth.
Or they take what was true and twist it around, turn it inside out, and shape it into a lie… because the lie makes them feel better about themselves and about the things they’ve done.”
10/10! I thoroughly enjoyed this, and the 4th wall breaks aided the story well.
Blue Period, Vol. 13 by Tsubasa Yamaguchi
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
Daughters of Snow and Cinders by Núria Tamarit
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0