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They Called Us Enemy by Steven Scott, George Takei, Justin Eisinger
5.0
“I thought everyone took vacations on a train with armed sentries at both ends of each car.”
They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
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This for is for those who are looking for a powerful memoir written as a graphic novel, a must-read for anyone interested in history, social justice, and the American experience, particularly those who want to understand the complexities of identity, community, and resilience in the face of adversity.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
This book should be a must read for young people, or for anyone. I personally don’t know a lot of this history as with a lot of the not so nice history of North America it was not taught to me in school.
This story is heartbreaking, angering and hopeful all in one and to tell this story in a graphic novel really hit the points I think the author was going for.
They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
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This for is for those who are looking for a powerful memoir written as a graphic novel, a must-read for anyone interested in history, social justice, and the American experience, particularly those who want to understand the complexities of identity, community, and resilience in the face of adversity.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
This book should be a must read for young people, or for anyone. I personally don’t know a lot of this history as with a lot of the not so nice history of North America it was not taught to me in school.
This story is heartbreaking, angering and hopeful all in one and to tell this story in a graphic novel really hit the points I think the author was going for.
Goblin: A Novel in Six Novellas by Josh Malerman
3.0
“In Goblin the dead are buried standing up.”
Goblin: A Novel in Six Novellas
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THIS BOOK IS FOR ..
Readers who crave a chilling and atmospheric tale of small-town secrets and mysteries, with a penchant for the darker side of human nature and the supernatural, and who enjoy a slow-burning, suspenseful narrative that will keep them on the edge of their seats.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
I want to say four of the six novellas had me hooked but the other two I found myself uninterested in the characters. It was a cool way to read the book, but I felt it missing too much. I wanted more from Goblin.
Goblin: A Novel in Six Novellas
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THIS BOOK IS FOR ..
Readers who crave a chilling and atmospheric tale of small-town secrets and mysteries, with a penchant for the darker side of human nature and the supernatural, and who enjoy a slow-burning, suspenseful narrative that will keep them on the edge of their seats.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
I want to say four of the six novellas had me hooked but the other two I found myself uninterested in the characters. It was a cool way to read the book, but I felt it missing too much. I wanted more from Goblin.
Tone-Bone by Kyle Winkler
4.5
“Some people are uncageable. They resist bars, locks, keys. Embraces.”
Tone-Bone by Kyle Winkler
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QUICK SUMMARY 🖊️
Learn more about Tone-Bones life in this side sequel to The Nothing That Is.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
There’s just something about Kyle Winklers writing that drags me into the story and keeps its claws there the whole time until the end where I sit and think “WTF did I just read?” Tone-Bone is no different, I almost wished I reread The Nothing That is before diving into this one.
Tone-Bone by Kyle Winkler
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QUICK SUMMARY 🖊️
Learn more about Tone-Bones life in this side sequel to The Nothing That Is.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
There’s just something about Kyle Winklers writing that drags me into the story and keeps its claws there the whole time until the end where I sit and think “WTF did I just read?” Tone-Bone is no different, I almost wished I reread The Nothing That is before diving into this one.
Breath of the Dragon by Shannon Lee, Fonda Lee
4.75
“Marked or not, every one of us has Breath enough to will our own destiny into being.”
Breath of the Dragon by Shannon Lee & Fonda Lee
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QUICK SUMMARY 🖊️
Sixteen year old Jun has been exiled along with his father and dreams to bring honour back to his father and himself and hopefully someday see his mother and brother again. Entering the Guardians Tournament seems to be exactly the ticket.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
This book is perfect for those who want to get into fantasy but get lost in the world building. Although it’s there it’s not as complex and very easy to follow. The entire story had me enchanted the whole way through and I cannot believe I need to wait for the second book!
Breath of the Dragon by Shannon Lee & Fonda Lee
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QUICK SUMMARY 🖊️
Sixteen year old Jun has been exiled along with his father and dreams to bring honour back to his father and himself and hopefully someday see his mother and brother again. Entering the Guardians Tournament seems to be exactly the ticket.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
This book is perfect for those who want to get into fantasy but get lost in the world building. Although it’s there it’s not as complex and very easy to follow. The entire story had me enchanted the whole way through and I cannot believe I need to wait for the second book!
The Clinic: A Novel by Cate Quinn
4.5
“Keep in mind that trauma is personal to the individual,” Max says. “One person’s trauma is another person’s bad day.
The Clinic by Cate Quinn
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QUICK SUMMARY 🖊️
In a remote rehab clinic, a young woman dies promoting her sister to enter as a patient in order to find the truth.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
Okay, so a lot of people are torn on their thoughts on this. I personally loved it, and I went into it with a different mindset as soon as the author made the admittance that this was their first book sober. Parts of this book were inspired by her time in rehab herself. I really enjoyed the look at trauma and addiction from the views of this book. It felt like nothing but everything was happening all at once and I couldn’t put it down.
Sure, I'll Join Your Cult: A Memoir of Mental Illness and the Quest to Belong Anywhere by Maria Bamford
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
I just don’t have any interest in picking it back up.
Lonely Places by Kate Anderson
3.75
“Chase was the only one who looked at the skull and saw death instead of art.”
Lonely Places by Kate Anderson
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QUICK SUMMARY 🖊️
After a traumatic night steals her sisters voice. Chase and her family settle down in a fire look off in Pando, a series of Aspen clones connected by one big root system.
Chase quickly begins to worry when her sister starts talking again but not to her family, but to one tree in particular calling it a name of a long lost little girl.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
Like with all YA / Teen books, the decisions of the MC made me mad but I could also see her reasoning.
So with that aside this was actually a really good book. The journey of finding where you belong of strong, but also facing past traumas. This one is geared more towards teens for sure but as an adult I really enjoyed from start to finish.
Lonely Places by Kate Anderson
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QUICK SUMMARY 🖊️
After a traumatic night steals her sisters voice. Chase and her family settle down in a fire look off in Pando, a series of Aspen clones connected by one big root system.
Chase quickly begins to worry when her sister starts talking again but not to her family, but to one tree in particular calling it a name of a long lost little girl.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
Like with all YA / Teen books, the decisions of the MC made me mad but I could also see her reasoning.
So with that aside this was actually a really good book. The journey of finding where you belong of strong, but also facing past traumas. This one is geared more towards teens for sure but as an adult I really enjoyed from start to finish.
The Forgotten Island by David Sodergren
4.75
“‘Nature. I mean, we can cut it back, build on it, civilise it if you like, but nature always wins. She always reclaims what was once hers.’”
The Forgotten Island by David Sodergren
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QUICK SUMMARY 🖊️
When Ana agrees on a vacation to Thailand with her estranged sister, she did not sign up for being stranded on a what seems to be deserted island until people set out to explore and don’t return.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
This book had me in its chokehold from the moment I started. I constantly needed to know what happens next and was so invested in the characters (or most of them). I can’t even process my thoughts fully because I was that invested.
The Forgotten Island by David Sodergren
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QUICK SUMMARY 🖊️
When Ana agrees on a vacation to Thailand with her estranged sister, she did not sign up for being stranded on a what seems to be deserted island until people set out to explore and don’t return.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
This book had me in its chokehold from the moment I started. I constantly needed to know what happens next and was so invested in the characters (or most of them). I can’t even process my thoughts fully because I was that invested.
Hot Singles in Your Area by Jordan Shiveley
2.0
“Who would even buy something like this? Nerds? Yep, probably had something to do with nerds.”
Hot Singles in Your Area by Jordan Shiveley
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QUICK SUMMARY 🖊️
Two time lines follow two separate people. One who needs a new job and another who seems to have been left behind in a silent city.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
Oof. This book. Was painful.
It reads more along the lines of fantasy / horror but without the world building needed to make the story feel complete. It was so disjointed and the 50+ pages of filler (I’m not kidding, DM me if you want examples) kept taking me out of the story. This had so much potential to be a good story but with the fillers and just the NOT ENOUGH left me beyond disappointed. The only reason for 2 stars is because I see the potential in the story.
Hot Singles in Your Area by Jordan Shiveley
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QUICK SUMMARY 🖊️
Two time lines follow two separate people. One who needs a new job and another who seems to have been left behind in a silent city.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
Oof. This book. Was painful.
It reads more along the lines of fantasy / horror but without the world building needed to make the story feel complete. It was so disjointed and the 50+ pages of filler (I’m not kidding, DM me if you want examples) kept taking me out of the story. This had so much potential to be a good story but with the fillers and just the NOT ENOUGH left me beyond disappointed. The only reason for 2 stars is because I see the potential in the story.
Vampire on the Orient Express by Shane Carrow
2.0
“But it will be your belief that is your protection, and God who is your protector.”
Vampire on the Orient Express by Shane Carrow
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QUICK SUMMARY 🖊️
Paris 1914, the Orient Express is making its way through Europe. But what people don’t know is something dark is hiding in the train.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
This was …. Fine. But it wasn’t fleshed out enough for me personally I felt like it was missing the mark and needed a little more.
I didn’t love the writing either so there’s that.
Vampire on the Orient Express by Shane Carrow
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QUICK SUMMARY 🖊️
Paris 1914, the Orient Express is making its way through Europe. But what people don’t know is something dark is hiding in the train.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
This was …. Fine. But it wasn’t fleshed out enough for me personally I felt like it was missing the mark and needed a little more.
I didn’t love the writing either so there’s that.