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American Whitelash: A Changing Nation and the Cost of Progress by Wesley Lowery
informative
fast-paced
5.0
An excellent and highly readable look at the racist backlash to the election of President Obama in America.
The Day the World Stops Shopping: How Ending Consumerism Saves the Environment and Ourselves by J.B. MacKinnon
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.75
I’m obsessed with this book. I consider myself a minimalist and do my best to consume sustainably, but this made me realise that there are still areas where I can improve. Really interesting to learn more about the history of the movement, as well as the economic impacts of the choices we make as consumers.
Home by Cailean Steed
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a fun and fast-paced thriller. Normally not my genre of choice, but I’m a sucker for a cult story.
Desperate Measures by Katee Robert
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
There is probably something seriously wrong with me but damn I enjoyed this.
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
Lit fic has to be extraordinary to hold my attention and this wasn’t doing it for me.
Yours, Forever by Leonor Soliz
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
Didn’t like the way the MMC spoke.
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Steven L. Hopp, Camille Kingsolver, Barbara Kingsolver
informative
medium-paced
3.75
A decent look at the locavore movement for it’s time. I appreciated the included meal plans, which is not something that’s been a part of other food books I’ve read.
Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis by Jonathan Blitzer
challenging
informative
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Such an important read, especially as a push-back against anti-immigration rhetoric. A good mix of big-picture and personal stories.
Asiri and the Amaru by Natalia Hernandez
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was cute and spicy. I adored these characters (Dario is precious!) and loved the world and magic system.
Honey Cut by Sierra Simone
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The angst here is off the charts. Sierra Simone nails spicy yearning. I didn’t enjoy this as much as the first one, mostly because I don’t like Isolde as much as I like Tristan. Definitely picking up the last one once it’s out and crossing my fingers for an HEA for this hot mess of a trio.