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Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Such a cute book!!!
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.75
Knocking off 1/4 a point here because this took me a painfully long time to get truly into. I had to pause it for almost a month at one point -- and then (obvs my fault) I forgot someone of the characters/anecdotes. For example, I forgot why Daunis called Grant call-me-Grant. Other minor things like that, including mixing up Travis/TJ, etc.
But overall, this book was very action-packed! Some minor holes left unfilled (what ever happened to the Elders on the ferry? And of course, the big one, Mike and the trial in general ) but overall I was left very satisfied. The final action scenes were tense and adventurous, the pace was quick enough to leave me on my toes but there was also so much detail interspersed throughout of the tribe and community culture.
I'd be kind of curious to read this as an audiobook because I didn't know how a lot of the Anishinaabe/Ojibwe words were pronounced so my mind kinda kept skipping over them. Overall, a really great story that discussed heavy topics (drug use, injustice within reservations, family betrayal, sexual assault) while also balancing resilience, storytelling, and family + community bonds.
But overall, this book was very action-packed! Some minor holes left unfilled (
I'd be kind of curious to read this as an audiobook because I didn't know how a lot of the Anishinaabe/Ojibwe words were pronounced so my mind kinda kept skipping over them. Overall, a really great story that discussed heavy topics (drug use, injustice within reservations, family betrayal, sexual assault) while also balancing resilience, storytelling, and family + community bonds.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Murder
Moderate: Racism, Rape, Kidnapping, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity, Racial slurs, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation
Mirage by Somaiya Daud
adventurous
emotional
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
5.0
I truly was not expecting to love this book as much as I did, but it was incredible! The story started off a tiny bit slow; the world building took a while, and it felt like most of the action was relegated to the final 2-3 chapters. However, it paid off beautifully, and painted such a wonderful picture and world that was inspired by Morocco and its history.
I loved the character development of both Amani and Maram, as well as their blossoming friendship. The romance was a little fast for me, but I still enjoyed the depiction. Overall, this was a really great book and story! I loved it. I also found the author's interview very interesting. I loved her discussion of feminism in colonization, among other things, and found it really cool how she tied these things in with her novel.
I loved the character development of both Amani and Maram, as well as their blossoming friendship. The romance was a little fast for me, but I still enjoyed the depiction. Overall, this was a really great book and story! I loved it. I also found the author's interview very interesting. I loved her discussion of feminism in colonization, among other things, and found it really cool how she tied these things in with her novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Kidnapping, Colonisation
Moderate: Death, Genocide, Torture
Minor: Sexual content, Blood, Death of parent
All These Sunken Souls by Circe Moskowitz
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I wrote a whole review and then accidentally removed this book from my Storygraph data :( but I really enjoyed it!
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book was pretty solid. I liked the narrators, and I especially liked the PDF evidence files interspersed throughout the chapters. It was an interesting way to navigate the story. The plot had a really great narrative overall, it was a wonderful idea. I do feel like the execution was not perfect. I didn't mind the ambiguity at the end, but at points the story just felt unpolished. It drew me in, but then dropped me a few times, until at the end of the book I was like... oh okay...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gaslighting
Minor: Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia
Murder in the Mystery Suite by Ellery Adams
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
I wanted to start a new cozy mystery series, but I don't think this will be the one. The next book does sound intriguing, so I might give it another shot. It wasn't a bad book, however, there were quite a few moments throughout my reading journey that I really, really wanted it to be over. It got kinda strange, with elements of a super-secret society... I did love the concept of Storyton, and I would personally love to go to a book-themed resort. I didn't so much love reading about it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
dark
emotional
sad
fast-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
It took me a while to start enjoying this book; by the 2nd part, I was still iffy. This was so heart-wrenching and so so so sad. Haymitch's story was absolutely devastating. It was good to see some other characters from the original trilogy making appearances too, even if it was sometimes too much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Violence, Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, Alcohol, Classism
Minor: Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo
emotional
informative
medium-paced
5.0
This was a really great memoir and exploration of generational trauma. I was anticipating a science-heavy book about trauma and psychology. While it did have some science, it was not quite what I expected, but even more. I loved the personal accounts from Foo and her drive to learn more about herself and her community. While it was deeply heavy at times, she also found strength in therapy, mindfulness, etc. and shows through lived experience that healing is not always almost never linear.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Abandonment
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident
Minor: Drug use, Medical content, Medical trauma, Colonisation, War, Pandemic/Epidemic
The Viscount Made Me Do It by Diana Quincy
inspiring
mysterious
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? No
4.0
This was a wonderful addition to the series! I liked that Leela from the first book made an appearance. Tied all together, the book was lovely. I can't wait to read the 3rd in the series as well!
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I enjoyed the side characters more than the MC's, but I did overall enjoy this book. It was fun, lighthearted, and had a bit of angst. I'm still debating if I'll be reading the rest of the series, but I'm leaning towards yes. One thing I did not enjoy was the narrator -- her voice was very... artificial, for lack of better vocabulary.