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426 reviews
Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels by Tọlá Okogwu
3.0
9.18.2024 - This one dragged for me. It seemed to read younger than the 1st one. Still a fun story.
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
4.0
9.9.2024 - A sweet book with a bit of conflict. It was just sweet and warm.
Flamer by Mike Curato
challenging
emotional
4.0
9.8.2024 - Really well done. The art was good too. Emotional, but boys are gross.
Poemhood: Our Black Revival: History, Folklore & the Black Experience: A Young Adult Poetry Anthology by Amber McBride, Erica Martin, Taylor Byas
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
4.0
8.31.2024 - There are a few great poems in this collection. Some I'll try to remember. It was funny that I didn't always "agree" with the outright.
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
adventurous
emotional
4.0
8.29.2024 - A really interesting story with gods and War in the background. The romance has a hint of insta-love because we meet them after they've been at each other for a year. Still the writing is beautiful.
Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb
adventurous
challenging
3.5
8.26.2024 - Interesting mystery. I like when we get to be in the killer's perspective. The ending was dramatic!
Festive in Death by J.D. Robb
3.5
8.11.2024 - Pretty good. I am proud that I guessed part of the end.
Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb
challenging
emotional
tense
4.0
7.14.2024 - This is one of the ones where Eve is less than likeable because she leans so heavily into rules and procedures. Juxtapose by this case, tough too because the conclusion is so nebulous. The writing as always is superb.
Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law by Richard Rothstein, Leah Rothstein
4.0
7.7.2024 - A very interesting and informative book. Offers challenges and solutions.
Lore Olympus: Volume Three by Rachel Smythe
adventurous
4.0
7.7.2024 - A fun read. Mostly light and sweet. I'm interested in how we get to the end. The other characters are intriguing too!