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How to Love a Country by Richard Blanco

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 56%.
The subjects this poetry touches on are sooo very important.

Unfortunately I didn't quite jive with this style. The poems were very long, so to me they felt overwhelming to read :/
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

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adventurous inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This is the second time I've read this book and I still devoured it.

I forgot how much I loved the little family that Violet's squad has, and her relationship with Tarin. 

I'm so excited for Onyx Storm I might explode.
Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

3.5

I really liked the second chance romance vibes! I wish the side characters were a bit more developed. But I liked the book over all. 

I've never really read a holiday romance before but I'm glad I read this one!
Ruination by Anthony Reynolds

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
I thought I'd be into but unfortunately I wasn't. I might try again but this one just was 't for me.
Pretty Boys Are Poisonous : Poems by Megan Fox

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dark emotional reflective medium-paced

3.0

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I adored this book! It was a perfect read to really kick off fall. 

It was a lovely blend of cozy and adventurous. The characters were lovable and I could picture SO clearly the world Emily was seeing.

I was nervous at first because I'd heard the format was journal like but I ended up LOVING it.
Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman

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emotional lighthearted 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

4.5

This one was cuteeee. I really liked how it kept the pattern of being lighthearted but serious. I love how they touched on asexuality and long distance relationships. I can't wait for volume 6 🥰
Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman

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emotional lighthearted reflective 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

4.25

This one was a lot more serious than the other volumes but I feel like everything it brought up it dealt with extremely well. It was still a good blend of wholesome and serious

I've said it before, but I really would have benefited from something like  this when I was the target age range.

I think it shows a really healthy example of a couple supporting each while dealing with mental health struggles, and I definitely could have used that in middle school/ high school.
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Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman

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emotional lighthearted medium-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

I love watching Nick and Charlie's relationship grow and develop. One of my favorite things about this series is that it blends wholesome moments with serious and important topics. I'm excited to read the next one!
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American Royals by Katharine McGee

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emotional inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Although I normally read fantasy, I absolutely LOVED this book. It felt a little predictable at times but I was still hooked.

I genuinely cared about all of the characters and their lives and feelings.
Except Daphne screw that back stabbing b*tch


The last 60 ish pages were a wild time. I was completely hooked. I went to Barnes and Noble to pick up the second one at 7:30 pm