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Beloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in an Age of Extinction by Michelle Nijhuis

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4.25

This was a wonderfully depressing, yet inspiring read. It gave me hope for the future and gave me headaches about the past (but it also inspired me!) This is a must-read for any naturalists and anyone who hopes to be in the field of conservation - or is -  because it contains valuable historical knowledge, and those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it. Nijhuis writes in a most compelling style, which keeps the book entertaining even when the events run dry. Pretty solid book.
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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5.0

Read the majority of it in one sitting. What a fascinating and tragic story, illustrated by McCurdy in talented, emotional writing.
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Darwin Comes to Town by Menno Schilthuizen

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funny hopeful informative inspiring relaxing medium-paced

5.0

Great prose, witty writing style, and informative throughout. 
Lord of the Flies by William Golding

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adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This book was an utter drag to get through. Not very happy about it getting assigned to me in class. 
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

A gut-wrenching, reflective, gorgeous gem of a novel.
Birds by the Shore: Observing the Natural Life of the Atlantic Coast by Jennifer Ackerman

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4.25

Very informative, slow-paced, and reflective read. Another favorite by Jennifer Ackerman. This book is mellow and reflects on the nature around her, and her family life (though not quite as heavily). I enjoyed this book greatly and found it relaxing to read. I highly recommend it to other nature lovers!
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach

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dark funny informative reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.0

Great informative text, laced with humor. Nice job, enjoying her other book Fuzz as well.
Far from the Tree by Robin Benway

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Had to read for class… did not enjoy. The characters felt stale and the story dull. 
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
It was, plainly put, boring.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was fantastic. The writing made you forget the fact that it was a book, written in such a manner that I was lost in the story, picturing exactly what was happening. The characters felt real and extremely flawed, much like a real human being is, which is often neglected in books - don't get me wrong, their being flawed is a good thing, story-telling wise. This book is tragic. I gave this book my heart and it absolutely shattered it into a thousand pieces, and then again, and just for the fun of it, once more. I read this in one sitting and absolutely loved it. I would recommend it.