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My Policeman by Bethan Roberts
emotional
sad
medium-paced
3.5
It was ok. Good prose, can't say I really cared for any of the characters by the end of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Infidelity
Moderate: Gaslighting
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I feel like the second act conflict felt a bit rushed in its resolution, which took away some of enjoyment I had so far. I'm also not the biggest fan of explicit sex scenes on books, less so in audiobook form (': but that one was my own fault for going in blind.
Overall I'd say it was a fun read; I like the author's sense of humor a lot and loved the way it dealt with a disabled MC without making it the only topic of the book nor the opposite of magically healing her. Will probably be reading the rest of the series.
Overall I'd say it was a fun read; I like the author's sense of humor a lot and loved the way it dealt with a disabled MC without making it the only topic of the book nor the opposite of magically healing her. Will probably be reading the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Toxic relationship
Landline. Segundas oportunidades by Rainbow Rowell
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Al parecer lo había leído anteriormente pero por alguna razón mi único recuerdo de la trama es la fiesta a la que Georgie y Neal asisten. Es una novela romántica, nada del otro mundo pero para pasar el rato está bien.
The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
No comments. Wonderful book, I had a blast.
Audiobook version (which I used to follow along) is also amazing quality, clean recording and loved all the different voices.
Audiobook version (which I used to follow along) is also amazing quality, clean recording and loved all the different voices.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Animal death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
emotional
tense
medium-paced
2.5
While I appreciate the author's intention, the book felt very surface level and even distasteful at times. The inclusion of gruesome details that by her own admission didn't even happen in the timeframe of the book felt like she was incongruously leaning on the shock factor that she criticizes from news outlets. It is not a bad book, just immature in its writing and lacks awareness overall. Would've been greatly improved with research and interviews with other refugees, since currently it seems to be dealing only with the author's perception of what the conflict is/was and how it has affected her co-nationals based on secondary sources.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and War
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
dark
reflective
fast-paced
2.5
Eh. As an essay I think some of the interludes were making a point, but the rest of the fiction does 't support it at all so it ends up kinda mid to be honest.
I'm ok with the Helen-bashing because Penelope is very young at first so this feels like a fitting attitude for a teen, but this girl just does 't get along with a single person here! Like girl at some point you have to see that YOU are the problem...
I'm ok with the Helen-bashing because Penelope is very young at first so this feels like a fitting attitude for a teen, but this girl just does 't get along with a single person here! Like girl at some point you have to see that YOU are the problem...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Murder
Moderate: Sexual violence and Slavery
Second Foundation by Isaac Asimov
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
3.5
Plot twists were interesting but delivered in such a manner that I was cackling at the ridiculousness of it. Overall I think Asimov could've spent less time describing people getting brainwave pics and more time with the action and scheming that happens offscreen.
Uplift and Empower: A Guide To Understanding Extreme Poverty and Poverty Alleviation by Danielle Hawa Tarigha
informative
fast-paced
3.0
Thanks to Storygraph and the author for the giveaway in which I got this ebook.
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It’s a good entry level text about poverty, I would use it with my high school students. I believe that being a bit more critical of capitalism as a system would’ve given it a good insight. Coming from a marxist-leninist perspective it sure is useful to see what the other side is saying but I have to say for some of these it was quite tone deaf, I’m still reeling about the idea of “exploring a burgeoning market” in menstrual products as if these ought not be a human right. Alas, it does a good job of compiling poverty theories and worldwide experiences fighting for its eradication so kudos on that.
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It’s a good entry level text about poverty, I would use it with my high school students. I believe that being a bit more critical of capitalism as a system would’ve given it a good insight. Coming from a marxist-leninist perspective it sure is useful to see what the other side is saying but I have to say for some of these it was quite tone deaf, I’m still reeling about the idea of “exploring a burgeoning market” in menstrual products as if these ought not be a human right. Alas, it does a good job of compiling poverty theories and worldwide experiences fighting for its eradication so kudos on that.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Lovely read. The audiobook is narrated beautifully, I would highly recommend it. My only complaint is that the author doesn't seem to have written anything else since and I've badly fallen in love for her writing. Alas...
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Grief, and Abandonment
This Time It's Real by Ann Liang
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
It was ok. Some of the raising the stakes events came a bit out of nowhere so I found it a bit hard to suspend my disbelief. I feel like there were missed opportunities to make it a more natural progression from fake dating to the real thing.