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The Story of Marie Curie: A Biography Book for New Readers by Susan B. Katz
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.75
George vs. George: The American Revolution as Seen from Both Sides by Rosalyn Schanzer
informative
slow-paced
3.0
Theatre of Marvels by Lianne Dillsworth
medium-paced
3.0
The first half was very well done, a story that captured my attention and characters that were complex enough, but the second half felt a bit haphazardly done somehow. It wasn't that I didn't agree with the ending, it was actually an interesting way to end consid ring the main character's flawed interactions with the supporting characters, but it felt a bit disjointed somehow, it didn't flow in quite the right way. Overall it was enjo able enough I'd read more from this author.
The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity by Nicholas Day
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall
Did not finish book. Stopped at 27%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 27%.
It is well written so far, interesting story, important, I'd truly like to pick it up again at some point, but for right now it is a little too much for me and it is due back to the library with several months wait before I get it back.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
The Outside by Ada Hoffmann
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
Izzy at the End of the World by K.A. Reynolds
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I really loved this book. A great middlegrade sci-fi, mildly creepy mood throughout.