baponthecob's reviews
43 reviews

Palestine: A Socialist Introduction by Sumaya Awad, Brian Bean
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.

Great insight, but I'm looking for a more historical perspective.

One Piece: Ace's Story, Vol. 1: Formation of the Spade Pirates by Sho Hinata

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.5

good story, lackluster writing style

Pixels of You by Yuko Ota, Ananth Hirsh

hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

3.5

wouldve been better as a slowburn

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

emotional hopeful fast-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? It's complicated

3.5

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

i will get back to it. i just havent been reading lately (the past like 2 years.)

Boys Run the Riot, Volume 1 by Keito Gaku

hopeful 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? No

5.0

so refreshing to see a trans person be treated the same as anyone else regardless of his identity. a good mix of very real trans struggles, but also the hopeful side where there is community and acceptance :))

Sick Kids in Love by Hannah Moskowitz

hopeful reflective fast-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

4.0

Not a fan of instalove, but I was able to forget about that and this couple is actually really lovable. At first, I thought Isabel was annoying, but then I realized she's just like me... And she gets character development. It's really refreshing to see teenagers being able to communicate and resolve their fights and think critically. And I like how everything wasn't just neatly tied up with a little bow at the end; it was realistic, but still hopeful. Also, we love a bi king.

Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Painfully average. I couldn't really get invested in the main character or the romance.

The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar

hopeful 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

I'm not going to lie, I feel like they're the kind of couple that will break up after high school. But they're cute for now and that's fine.

When Night Breaks by Janella Angeles

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0