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Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I didn’t mean to read this book, I was supposed to read Poppy War for a book club and I got confused and checked this one out instead. But I loved the writing, it was beautiful. I was drawn into the story. However I absolutely hate June, like with a passion. She is an unlikable character. I do not feel empathy or sympathy for her just disgust. But I couldn’t put the book down either. This is leaving me with some very mixed feelings. I have no regrets, but I’m in a bit of turmoil.
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
4.0
This was a really good book. I struggled to focus and read, but that was not the books fault. I may want to reread this one at a later date because I feel like there was so much in
My Funny Demon Valentine by Aurora Ascher
3.0
This was OK. The banter was funny. I didn’t dislike the characters. I just struggled to connect I think. I didn’t draw me in and keep me wanting to read more, but I mean it wasn’t a bad read either.
My Demon Romance by Aurora Ascher
3.0
This was a cute short story. I felt like it was a little backwards where the spicy was in the front and the relationship was the second half of the story. But OK.
Quicksilver by Callie Hart
adventurous
funny
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
I don’t know how I feel about this…vampires and Fae mixed together. I’m not sure I like it. But I do love some of the characters. Carrion in particular. This was a huge beast and it covered a lot, and it makes me nervous for what’s gonna be covered in the next one. Or actually it makes me nervous for what’s not going to be covered in the next one and then we will have a third huge tome that I will have to read.
Kiss by Jill Mansell
slow-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
2.0
This was 388 pages of nothing! I understand that this was meant to be twisty, oh will they won’t they blah blah blah but good Lord this was so much nothingness. I like the characters they were fun, but the storyline dragged like nobody’s business. And so much back-and-forth of where they won’t they, I wanted to throw the book.
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I wasn’t sure how I was going to like this. I hate books with time travel, thankfully this wasn’t really a time travel book. But not only did I like this, I loved it. I started subtly crying at chapter 31 and by the end it was an ugly cry. This is not a love story like what you’re expecting, but it is a love story. I grew to love these characters with all their flaws. The book is going to sit with me I think for a long time. And ultimately, that is a love story on its own.
Talking Back to Facebook: The Common Sense Guide to Raising Kids in the Digital Age by James P. Steyer
informative
medium-paced
3.0
I will admit this is a very dated book, 2012 was eons ago technology wise. But it still has some great information on how to parent and manage the onslaught of social media. Just apply the TikTok or the Instagram or whatever is the trend instead of the Facebook in MySpace. This is written by the creator of common sense media, I use that site all the time to check things especially video games for my son for appropriateness.
It was interesting to me, though. There was one section of the book discussing Roe v. Wade, and it had nothing to do with abortion. It was discussing how important that Supreme Court ruling was for privacy. And how privacy is a fundamental right. But I guess that’s outdated now.
And also talked about how Zuckerberg had no concern for privacy or protect protecting our children. And I think in the years since this book was written, Facebook has become more invasive.
And also talked about news on social media, and how the algorithms can your world view.
So yes, parts of the book are outdated. But there are also parts of this that are so important and timely in the age we’re living through now.
Women And Children Last: Custody Disputes And The Family Justice System by Penny Goldsmith, Jan Barnsley, Georgina Taylor
3.0
I was able to relate to so much in this book. I realize that it was written 30 something years ago and all of those issues are still present is absolutely devastating. I really wish there was a more updated version of this book or a version of this book that is aimed at the United States justice system.