renstrange's reviews
106 reviews

To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.

i expected to love this book, and i did at the start, but it’s so boring. i kept asking myself what was missing and then it hit me: there’s no conflict nor is there any character development. anequs literally can’t grow from where she is. it feels like this story only exists to address racism against indigenous peoples. this is something we should talk about, but a novel also needs a story. 

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

dark emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

3.5

i’m so glad britney is finally able to tell her story. that said, this book reads like she hasn’t fully processed a lot of what she’s been through. it also jumped back and forth a bit. but i really appreciated getting to hear from her perspective 

All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare

funny hopeful medium-paced

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

2.0

definitely not my favorite shakespeare 

Tripping Arcadia by Kit Mayquist

dark mysterious 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

this book was written specifically for me

Trash Vortex: How Plastic Pollution Is Choking the World's Oceans by Danielle Smith-Llera

informative inspiring sad

2.5

this really dragged on. it could’ve just been an article.

How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

something something poignant exploration of grief something something the inherent horror of the imagination something something puppets are creepy

The Changeling by Victor LaValle

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

it drags a bit in the middle, but overall this was good

Managing to Teach: A Guide to Classroom Management by Carol Bradford Cummings

informative reflective

4.0

it’s amazing how much of this book is still relevant today. only a couple things no longer apply. very informative!

Earthquake Terror by Peg Kehret

adventurous challenging tense fast-paced

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

4.0

this is the second time i read this book, both times with a fifth grade class i was a para in. it’s good and the kids love it.

The Unwanted Guest by Tamsyn Muir

emotional funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

ianthe and palamedes? what’s next? giant piles of bubble gum?