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Tales of Ancient Egypt: Myths & Adventures from the Land of the Pyramids by Hugo D. Cook, Neon Squid

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informative fast-paced

3.5

I enjoyed the information that spanned the 3,000 years of ancient Egypt's history. I enjoyed the mythology as well as the stories about the lives of people living in ancient Egypt. I did sometimes have trouble understanding where within the 3,000 year period the different stories were taking place.

I thought the music and audio effects were really well done.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy.
The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord

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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

3.5

Childhood friends June and Levi both go viral for being very publicly broken up with. When Levi returns to their hometown where June is running a tea shop, they decide to pretend to date to turn the situation around for their own benefit. With all their history, it's hard to for the dating to stay fake.

This was a fun romance that also touched on reconnection, community, and grief.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy.
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How to Piss Off Men by Kyle Prue

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lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

If you enjoyed Prue's video series, you'll enjoy this. It's a collection of funny vaguely insulting statements with descriptions of how (or why) to use them for maximum effect. I thought the ending was particularly strong when Prue describes patriarchy as a series of boxes we're all put in. 

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The Ministry of Compliance, Vol. 1 by John Ridley

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

3.0

Aliens have spent three decades destabilizing Earth and just as they are ready to complete their takeover, they find instability within their own ranks. Told primarily from the point of view of the alien group, I didn't always understand what their goals were, but I found the various intrigues interesting. I was gorier than I was prepared for, depicting scenes of torture.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy.
Axolotl (Young Zoologist) by Jessica LaMae Whited, Neon Squid

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informative fast-paced

4.0

This is a fun and fascinating book full of facts about axolotl. I love this book for rides in the car because it's easy to turn off and pick back up between each quick fact.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy.
Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday

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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

Silver Lady by Mary Jo Putney

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lighthearted medium-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? No

3.0

Bran has a magical gift that draws him towards his birth home of Cornwall and towards Merryn, a woman who no longer remembers who she is or what her gift is.

I loved that a lot of the plot centered around tensions between England and France at the time, since so many romance novels set during that period gloss over that reality. I also thought the magic was very interesting. I did find Merryn's amnesia very frustrating, which ended up making the romance not really work for me. 

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Gravity Lost by L.M. Sagas

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adventurous 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

4.5

You Are Fierce A Book for the Littlest Beyoncé Fans by Odd Dot

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inspiring fast-paced

4.0

A cute little read about believing in yourself and being true to yourself.

I loved the background music and sound effects. It made the book very engaging.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy.
The Wolfpack Way by Abby Wambach

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inspiring fast-paced

4.0

I thought this was a cute little book about teamwork and being yourself. A perfect short listen for car rides.

I found the background music a little distracting, since it's also used in The Pout-Pout Fish, but I overall enjoyed the audio.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy.