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Come Fly the World: The Jet-Age Story of the Women of Pan Am by Julia Cooke
informative
slow-paced
3.0
This fell a little flat for me. I was looking for more of a memoir-style book and this was a bit more of an overview of the sexist policies and how they changed. There was more about the fact Pan Am flew for the Vietnam War than about the personal lives of the women who worked as stewardesses. I found some of it interesting but missing that personal touch for me.
Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Queens of Fennbirn by Kendare Blake
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was a book. But seriously, It wasn't really anything I needed to know to continue this series. Anne Boylen vibes for the second story.
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is my first time reading Kazuo Ishiguro's work and from the other reviews, I have much to look forward to with the other books. This is a strange concept but in a good way. The description of the book is only the first part, there is so much more to this story. It ends in a sad but resolved way.
One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is the sequel to Three Dark Crowns. It is hard to review without spoilers. There was no lag in the story, there was always action or a reveal. I know that was the main complaint of the first book but this is not a novel of characters just talking about things. One star was dropped only for the repeated action to one character that was witnessed before as being immune to that action.
A Million Reasons Why by Jessica Strawser
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a story about two half-sisters, Caroline and Sela who find each other through a DNA kit. Family secrets come out and past choices are revisited. The "What Ifs" examined. It gives the vibes of Wandavision without the literal magic.
The real magic of the story is the strong character development and the several running plots that work in tandem to create a story tender and true.
Thank you to NetGalley & St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The real magic of the story is the strong character development and the several running plots that work in tandem to create a story tender and true.
Thank you to NetGalley & St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Abandonment
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
This is the second Kristin Hannah I have read and it was very compelling. The characters, even with quite a large cast, we're not flat. This is a novel that explores all aspects of the Dust Bowl and Great Depression era. From dust storms to shantytowns to the Communist Movement, we get to see it all. Elsa and Loretta have to deal with their mom/daughter relationship while fighting poverty and other challenges.
The plot kept moving and the characters felt real.
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is the second Kristin Hannah I have read and it was very compelling. The characters, even with quite a large cast, we're not flat. This is a novel that explores all aspects of the Dust Bowl and Great Depression era. From dust storms to shantytowns to the Communist Movement, we get to see it all. Elsa and Loretta have to deal with their mom/daughter relationship while fighting poverty and other challenges.
The plot kept moving and the characters felt real.
Dangerous Women by Hope Adams
Based on the true voyage of the Raja bringing female inmates to Australia. This includes the making of the famous Raja Quilt. This book also added a murder mystery and commentary on the crimes women commit. I think I was more interested in the social commentary than the mystery. The big reveal was surprising and overall this was a good read.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Based on the true voyage of the Raja bringing female inmates to Australia. This includes the making of the famous Raja Quilt. This book also added a murder mystery and commentary on the crimes women commit. I think I was more interested in the social commentary than the mystery. The big reveal was surprising and overall this was a good read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
One of the Good Ones by Maritza Moulite, Maika Moulite
I was enjoying this book until the "twist". Before this moment the story was heartfelt and was involving social justice topics. I felt for Happi and her storyline was emotional and strong. She was facing losing a sister and finding out there were secrets kept from her. She also honored Kenzi with a trip to try to see things the way her sister did. This story was four stars.
Negative stars goes to the twist storyline. I hate multiple coincidences in realistic stories. All of the coincidences come after the twist and there are some doozies here. The whole storyline takes any believability from the whole book. It should have been two books, not one.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
I was enjoying this book until the "twist". Before this moment the story was heartfelt and was involving social justice topics. I felt for Happi and her storyline was emotional and strong. She was facing losing a sister and finding out there were secrets kept from her. She also honored Kenzi with a trip to try to see things the way her sister did. This story was four stars.
Negative stars goes to the twist storyline. I hate multiple coincidences in realistic stories. All of the coincidences come after the twist and there are some doozies here. The whole storyline takes any believability from the whole book. It should have been two books, not one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Kidnapping, and Fire/Fire injury