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Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

If you like Sean Baker's movies, you will really enjoy this book. 

Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper

adventurous lighthearted 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

3.5

I will be honest, my mind was wandering in and out just due to stress so I think I might need to reread this at a later time. However, of what I DID fully retain I very much enjoyed. I thought the representation of bisexuality was naturally integrated into the plot and thought the author did a great job with the overall lore/world building. Maybe I will try this in a physics form in the future. If anything, any more of this author’s work will be read in physical form going forward from me.

Abolition. Feminism. Now. by Erica Meiners, Gina Dent, Beth Richie, Angela Y. Davis

challenging emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Such a hard read after election day. One day we will be able to implement the amazing initiatives laid out in this book. 

Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

emotional lighthearted sad 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

4.0

Definitely wish that I didn't read this series backwards. Overall, I thought that this was a great look at the different kinds of abuse that can occur in a way that was kind to the reader. I also love that there are resources that Jimenez provided.

Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps by Kelly Sue DeConnick

adventurous lighthearted 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

4.0

I think the overall story could have used one more issue to really round everything out regarding what Hala and Doom were doing, but overall I think this is a good example of why blinding following authority and not properly questioning them could be a bad thing.

Walking Disaster : My Life Through Heaven and Hell by Deryck Whibley

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

Very much for the hardcore Sum 41 fans, but also a great book for if you’re interested in the inner workings of the music industry or struggling with addiction. 

Goliath Girls Complete by Miralti Firmansyah, Sam Humphries, Jodi Wynne, Brittany Peer, Jeanine Schaefer

adventurous lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.5

I wish I could give this a higher score but it very much feels like an unfinished story with a lot of loose ends that need tying up. Otherwise, I thought this was equal parts cute and action-picked, and the artwork is adorable.

It Waits in the Woods by Josh Malerman

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

Holy shit! The narration for this legitimately scared me when I was driving! Bravo! Going to have to bump Malerman’s books up on my TBR!  

Come Closer by Sara Gran

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

OMG THIS WAS SO GOOD! The narration for this was impeccable and really makes you feel like you yourself are Amanda being slowly taken over by the demon. Perfect pacing and length to get the full story and understand who these characters are. You're looking at a new fan of Sara Gran!

Our Last Night by Taylor Adams

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

2.0

TBH I didn't really care much for the characters and I kind of wish there was a bit more focus on the cursed gun and its overall history of violence. I thought the time-travel/alternate dimension aspect was a little messy and abrupt at times. I think this is one of those books that I think would benefit from a visual adaptation because there are a bunch of moving parts to the story while also having room for expansion.