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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
Adulthood Is a Myth by Sarah Andersen
This was an interesting book of Sarah's Scribbles comics. Just a nice refreshing read. I will now continue to lay face down on the bed.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was an interesting book of Sarah's Scribbles comics. Just a nice refreshing read. I will now continue to lay face down on the bed.
The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Child death and Grief
Minor: Alcohol
Logan and Ashley were strong characters you will root for. This is more of a plot-driven story than character-driven. Some of the characters are flat and/or a device to carry the story forward. That is okay for what the story is.
This is the type of book I would have wanted as a teen. As an adult, I found some of the coyness of the adult characters when asked questions they had answers to frustrating. I didn’t see some of the revels/twists coming so that was done well.
Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
I enjoyed this book. I am trying to get into fantasy and jumped at the chance to read this for a read-along. I thought as many people I have heard echo, that there would be more action. In the beginning, it was hard to keep track of the many characters but it got better. This got four stars from me because of the ending. I have never had a sentence change the whole book before. I will be picking up the next one after that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence
Minor: Infidelity
Sheets by Brenna Thummler
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was very cute. The baddie was a little stereotypical and the responsibility placed on a young girl was extensive. But it is a nice story about grief and friendship.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Grief
I Can Say No by Jenny Simmons
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-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? No
5.0
Saying no without guilt is an important lesson all children should learn. They touch on not being disrespectful and how saying no frees up your time for the yes in your life. This book's illustrations have diverse children and adults depicted. Would recommend it for all children.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley & National Center for Youth Issues via
Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA).
I received this book in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley & National Center for Youth Issues via
Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA).
The Push by Ashley Audrain
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.0
It was an interesting story. Not as suspenseful as sad and in a way creepy. You don't usually find a book where the final sentence is the twist. The format of small quick chapters kept the book flying. You have to wonder where the truth lies & that is what makes it both intriguing & realistic
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Grief
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Stalking
Minor: Infidelity
King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
5.0
What a beautiful and emotional book! A must-read for any child. As an adult, I can see the value in this book helping queer children & their peers navigate figuring out yourself & how to be true to that self no matter what. If you have a child in your life, this is the book to gift them.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse and Child death
Regretting You by Colleen Hoover
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Regretting this is more like it. The decisions & logic of these characters are...nonexistent. The only characters to know what birth control was were 17. They all had major swings in mood and reasoning. Sometimes they figured out complex things with a glance & sometimes common sense things were way out of their grasp. The teen girl abused & manipulated her boyfriend & everyone thought he was the bad guy...because his dad is in jail? Okay? Not okay.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Death of parent
Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business by Andi Simon
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
3.0
Rethink is about women who broke into men dominated careers. Andi Simon is a Ph.D. in Anthropology and uses it in this book to observe how the women used everyday skills to become successful. The skills that stuck with me are recognizing opportunity and not feel so humble to not tell of your accomplishments. I didn't know that the fashion industry was so dominated by men before the 1970s. Maybe because I always see more women than men designer in today's fashion world.
Overall, this book was informative in many ways. Much of it was not new information to me. This would be a great book for people who are just learning about the discrimination against women in the workforce. Also for people looking for encouragement to be a female glass breaker or to support women to do so.
Thank you to NetGalley & Greenleaf Audiobooks for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Overall, this book was informative in many ways. Much of it was not new information to me. This would be a great book for people who are just learning about the discrimination against women in the workforce. Also for people looking for encouragement to be a female glass breaker or to support women to do so.
Thank you to NetGalley & Greenleaf Audiobooks for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.