Pretty much everyone in my earlier family has read this book. My parents and uncle all read it in high school and my grandparents tried it out once. The novel was probably too young at that time to be decided on any curriculum. And in my family, we all have very different tastes in general... Continue Reading →
Greenwood by Michael Christie Book Review
This rating I'm giving Greenwood stems from my desire to give two different grades to this book if I could. I would give this book three and a half stars out of four for readers who like deep, spiritual books with plots that stay in your thoughts for a long time. But I would also... Continue Reading →
My love-hate situation with the Shatter Me books
In the six years I've been reading books, there's nothing out there I've come across like Shatter Me. Storywise there are similar ones that come to mind, and in the future, there probably will be situation-wise. But I'm going to be checking out the (supposed) final book very soon, Imagine Me, and my expectations are... Continue Reading →
Supermarket by Bobby Hall Book Review
The way to get a book under my nose is to have an involving cover. Something showing promise and passion. But Bobby Hall (aka the rapper known as Logic)'s debut has a cover so anti-passion that it's impossible to disregard: Just the name "Supermarket", the red is purposefully rough and slightly scratched, and the author's... Continue Reading →
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black Book Review
I remember being very curious about The Cruel Prince when it first arrived. Readers everywhere were raving for it, and it has an amazing cover. But in a hardcover book like this one, there's a small excerpt from the book, or some praise, or both, which this one had, but anyway, the excerpt talked about... Continue Reading →
Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro Book Review
“Just shut up and hold still.” That’s what the protagonist says to his new boyfriend he meets on a train before he leans forward and kisses him for the first time. I guess you could call that either aggressive or cute. You’d have to read what happens before to know that it’s simply cute.Anger is... Continue Reading →
Why “The Hate U Give” is my favourite book
When I say this is my favourite book, I mean it in terms of every book I've read in my life. There was a book other than this that got me addicted to reading in the first place. There have been books that have made me realize different things about myself. But I will never... Continue Reading →
I Wish You All The Best by Mason Deaver Book Review
Note: This was the first book I'd ever read from a non-binary point of view, and it was back when "they/them pronouns weren't as in the spotlight as they are now, so I'm editing this review to be more firm about Ben's identity. What happens when your life just flicks a switch and turns upside... Continue Reading →
The Taking by Kimberly Derting Book Review
I read this book about four years ago. Soon after, I'd devoured the last two, and for me, this teen series still holds up among the best examples of well-structured young-adult adventure. The Taking is about Kyra Agnew, a 16-year old at who goes to high school and plays on the softball team with her... Continue Reading →