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Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
This book is genuinely so cute and such a fun read. I loved watching Rowan and Neil's relationship blossom. I also really enjoyed watching Rowan deal with "lasts" once she graduates. The side notes of struggling with friendship, embarrassment over things you like, and feelings in general are all done so well. I always love that Rachel Lynn Solomon writes Jewish characters. There's not enough representation in the publishing world, especially in romance (or maybe I just don't see it?) but I love that.
This book specifically was wonderful to see Rowan grow and change and accept herself.
This book specifically was wonderful to see Rowan grow and change and accept herself.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism
Two Dark Reigns by Kendare Blake
dark
slow-paced
3.0
really thought this series was going to get better and better but it’s…not. Book 3 was a lot like book 2 and it just got old. I think pieces of this book could have been pushed into book 2 and this could have been a great trilogy.
One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake
adventurous
challenging
dark
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? Yes
3.75
I liked this book less than the first. Not by much, but slightly less. Solely because I feel like it was the same thing over and over. Hoping the next one is different. What I love most about this series is the connections we see between the characters that are not the Queens. I love having moments of the side characters and their relationships. I still can't believe this is YA though, lol
on to #3!
on to #3!
Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was a lot of fun and honestly outside of the ages of the main characters, this didn’t feel like YA at all.
It was refreshing, intriguing, dirty, bloody, and shocking. Excited to see where this series goes.
It was refreshing, intriguing, dirty, bloody, and shocking. Excited to see where this series goes.
Exes and O's by Amy Lea
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
3.5
This was pretty cute if I’m being honest. It was by no means perfect. I wish this was a dial POV because it was hard seeing Trevor fall in love. It was there because you could see his reactions to things, but I’d love his POV . I also would have been ok if Tara ended up with Daniel. would have been cute and so unexpected. I think listening to this book would be a much better experience with all of the transcripts and videos Tara makes, and I think those would be fun to listen to instead of reading.
Overall, cute, quick, and easy read.
Overall, cute, quick, and easy read.
An Anonymous Girl by Sarah Pekkanen, Greer Hendricks
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
This book really surprised me. I didn’t think I would enjoy the story or the characters as much as I did. However, I think Aza and Daisy are a really great representation of a solid friendship. I also loved that this is a love story but not in the way like John’s other books are.
I loved the representation of Aza’s mental health challenges and hearing her inner monologues. I can related to them and that doesn’t happen often for me with characters.
I am really happy I ended up reading this one.
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
To be alive is to be missing
This book really surprised me. I didn’t think I would enjoy the story or the characters as much as I did. However, I think Aza and Daisy are a really great representation of a solid friendship. I also loved that this is a love story but not in the way like John’s other books are.
I loved the representation of Aza’s mental health challenges and hearing her inner monologues. I can related to them and that doesn’t happen often for me with characters.
I am really happy I ended up reading this one.
The Luminaries by Susan Dennard
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Sighhhhhh
I had such high hopes for this. The concept is so interesting and the idea of fighting nightmares? I'm in.
However - There was *so much* crammed into less than 300 pages: trials, mysteries, a potential (and probable) romance , family redemption, acceptance, and just understanding the backstory of this world. This book alone should have been longer with more in it. The trials were quick and also lackluster. The adults in this book are annoying. The mystery of the whisperer is cool in theory but we needed more. And the mystery of her dad and "I was framed" almost feels unnecessary? Or could have used more pages.
I think what also bothers me is as far as I know, this wasn't presented as a series, but I could be wrong. Regardless if it was or not, the next book was announced TWO MONTHS after this one. So, you know Winnie is fine.
My favorite part of this entire book are the clans. I liked learning each one's meaning, sigil, and motto. I would have loved a book on just that.
I had such high hopes for this. The concept is so interesting and the idea of fighting nightmares? I'm in.
However - There was *so much* crammed into less than 300 pages: trials, mysteries, a
I think what also bothers me is as far as I know, this wasn't presented as a series, but I could be wrong. Regardless if it was or not, the next book was announced TWO MONTHS after this one. So, you know Winnie is fine.
My favorite part of this entire book are the clans. I liked learning each one's meaning, sigil, and motto. I would have loved a book on just that.
Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I know this book is so well loved and so well reviewed, but I found the entire story predictable. There was nothing unexpected. Everything I thought would happen, did.
And while I can feel the pain of their losses and I appreciate the depression representation in a very raw, real, and dark way, those are the only qualities of this book I find to be shining stars. Kennedy Ryan handled tough topics with a lot of love and care, but the story itself? It falls flat, for me.
And while I can feel the pain of their losses and I appreciate the depression representation in a very raw, real, and dark way, those are the only qualities of this book I find to be shining stars. Kennedy Ryan handled tough topics with a lot of love and care, but the story itself? It falls flat, for me.
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
emotional
informative
medium-paced
4.0
2/18/23: with the ratification of a contract by the HC union, I will be posting my review —