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Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Alright so I usually love mysteries that are on the cozy side, but the footnotes and the breaking of the fourth wall really made this one difficult for me to read.
It wasn’t as quick of a read as other cozy mysteries, but it was fun. A big cast of characters to guess who did it with plenty of motives. Plus it had a great setting in Italy.
I may pick up the next one for a good time.
Also I did guess part of the ending 🤷♀️
It wasn’t as quick of a read as other cozy mysteries, but it was fun. A big cast of characters to guess who did it with plenty of motives. Plus it had a great setting in Italy.
I may pick up the next one for a good time.
Also I did guess part of the ending 🤷♀️
What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.
I’m sorry, but I cannot listen to Inez a second longer 😫
19% in and the only thing that’s happened is she went transatlantic without permission and men are being men of the 1800s
You’re telling me this audiobook is about 17 hours long and the first three hours is just Inez going back and forth on how much or how little Inez knows her parents and her uncle Ricardo?!
Also, major plot hole - HOW DID SHE EVEN GET ON THE SHIP IN THE FIRST PLACE??
19% in and the only thing that’s happened is she went transatlantic without permission and men are being men of the 1800s
You’re telling me this audiobook is about 17 hours long and the first three hours is just Inez going back and forth on how much or how little Inez knows her parents and her uncle Ricardo?!
Also, major plot hole - HOW DID SHE EVEN GET ON THE SHIP IN THE FIRST PLACE??
My Life: Growing Up Native in America by IllumiNative
informative
fast-paced
4.25
Thanks to Atria and MTV Books for the gifted copy!
An array of essays and poems from 20 Native Americans who share their experience or the experience of their family “growing up Native in America”
I ended up listening to this one on audio as a quick listen on a Friday and it was perfect for that. The essays and poems were quick and digestible and like other collections you could easily stop between each one and pick back up when you wanted to.
Some of the essays are funny and some are emotional, but I think there’s something for everyone here.
An array of essays and poems from 20 Native Americans who share their experience or the experience of their family “growing up Native in America”
I ended up listening to this one on audio as a quick listen on a Friday and it was perfect for that. The essays and poems were quick and digestible and like other collections you could easily stop between each one and pick back up when you wanted to.
Some of the essays are funny and some are emotional, but I think there’s something for everyone here.
Not Your Crush's Cauldron by April Asher
lighthearted
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? No
4.5
The Life and Death of the American Worker: The Immigrants Taking on America's Largest Meatpacking Company by Alice Driver
informative
fast-paced
4.0
The Risk It Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation by Raquel Willis
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Like others, I first heard of Raquel when her microphone was cut off at the Women’s March. Other than that, I knew absolutely nothing about her.
I usually stay away from memoirs by people in their thirties as I sometimes think a memoir by someone in their thirties is unnecessary, but I think this is necessary and so well written.
Raquel takes us through her childhood to teenage agents when she came out as gay and to college when she came out as transgender. Her multiple jobs are inspiring and her work to make others heard is much needed.
I recommend this on audio.
I usually stay away from memoirs by people in their thirties as I sometimes think a memoir by someone in their thirties is unnecessary, but I think this is necessary and so well written.
Raquel takes us through her childhood to teenage agents when she came out as gay and to college when she came out as transgender. Her multiple jobs are inspiring and her work to make others heard is much needed.
I recommend this on audio.
The Great Escape: A True Story of Forced Labor and Immigrant Dreams in America by Saket Soni
informative
slow-paced
4.5
PS: I Hate You by Lauren Connolly
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I fear this may have just ruined my top 10 books of the year list?
Oh my god?
I’m obsessed with these two 😭
This is HEAVY on the grief but has plenty of well-written romance.
Best book I’ve gotten from BOTM in a long time
Oh my god?
I’m obsessed with these two 😭
This is HEAVY on the grief but has plenty of well-written romance.
Best book I’ve gotten from BOTM in a long time
Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Devoured in a few hours.
No notes besides Gus and Teddy may be my favorite 🥹😮💨
No notes besides Gus and Teddy may be my favorite 🥹😮💨
Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Lyla Sage - the writer that you are 🥰