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Never Look Back by Lilliam Rivera
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
A Latinx Orpheus and Eurydice retelling…yes please! The story follows Eury and Pheus. Eury comes to the Bronx after Hurricane Maria to stay with her cousin’s family. Pheus is a musician living in the Bronx. His musical talent could get him any girl, but there’s something about the quiet girl who lives in his building he just can’t resist.
For anyone who knows the original story, I absolutely loved the way the author wrote the ending. Please check the trigger warning before reading.
For anyone who knows the original story, I absolutely loved the way the author wrote the ending. Please check the trigger warning before reading.
The Fake Dating Trope by Jennifer Ann Shore
4.0
Stuff Your Kindle Day has done it again! This was such a cute YA romance. It was a quick read and I really liked the characters.
Kate needs her car fixed. Lucas needs to make his ex-girlfriend think he’s moved on. Maybe they can help each other. How you might ask? Every good relationship starts as fake dating (Iykyk 😏) If you’re a romance reader, I think you might enjoy this one.
Kate needs her car fixed. Lucas needs to make his ex-girlfriend think he’s moved on. Maybe they can help each other. How you might ask? Every good relationship starts as fake dating (Iykyk 😏) If you’re a romance reader, I think you might enjoy this one.
Below Zero by Ali Hazelwood
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
This was my first Ali Hazelwood book and it did not disappoint! I can’t wait to read some more of her work. If you’ve seen her books on booktok or bookstagram and you want to give them a try I’d suggest this one.
The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
4.5
Gavin Scott’s marriage is in trouble. As a Major League Baseball player he can’t hit a home run, but his marriage is in trouble. His wife Thea wants a divorce. In order to save his marriage, Gavin agrees to join a secret romance book club. What better way to learn about romance than from the source?
I’ll be honest I was skeptical about this book at first, but y’all Gavin put in the work to save his marriage. It was cute and funny and the men in the story really took these romance books seriously. ❤️
I’ll be honest I was skeptical about this book at first, but y’all Gavin put in the work to save his marriage. It was cute and funny and the men in the story really took these romance books seriously. ❤️
Dreamland by Sarah Dessen
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0
This book was so good! It was different from some of the other Sarah Dessen books I’ve read and tackled some heavier topics.
On Caitlin’s sixteenth birthday, her older sister Cass runs away. With her family falling apart, Caitlin tries to fill the void her sister left. Then she meets Rogerson who makes her forget about everything. But are things with Rogerson as good as they seem?
On Caitlin’s sixteenth birthday, her older sister Cass runs away. With her family falling apart, Caitlin tries to fill the void her sister left. Then she meets Rogerson who makes her forget about everything. But are things with Rogerson as good as they seem?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
A Sky of Paper Stars by Susie Yi
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
A Sky Of Paper Stars by Susie Yi
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Sky of Paper Star is a middle grades graphic novel about Yuna, a Korean-American student who just wants to fit in. She wants to go to sleepovers, have a cellphone, and eat cafeteria food like all of her other friends. When her grandmother passes away unexpectedly, Yuna and her family make the trip to Korea for the funeral.
When I saw someone reading this book, my interest was instantly peaked. The tears I cried while reading this book. 😭 The way grief, loss, and finding your identity were handled so well. Anything less than 5 stars would be a crime.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Sky of Paper Star is a middle grades graphic novel about Yuna, a Korean-American student who just wants to fit in. She wants to go to sleepovers, have a cellphone, and eat cafeteria food like all of her other friends. When her grandmother passes away unexpectedly, Yuna and her family make the trip to Korea for the funeral.
When I saw someone reading this book, my interest was instantly peaked. The tears I cried while reading this book. 😭 The way grief, loss, and finding your identity were handled so well. Anything less than 5 stars would be a crime.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Family of Liars by E. Lockhart
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0
I read we were liars a while ago and I really liked it. I didn’t really have any expectations for what it would be, but I liked it for what it was. Just another glimpse into the Sinclair family and the liars they are.