Binti is not a normal read for me. I don't read a lot of science fiction so this wasn't my favorite book although I do think the author did a fantastic job of building the world and her descriptions of Binti were great. I know this is a novella, but I feel that it could have been a bit longer to help with the story a bit. Everything seemed so tidy in a story about racial wars, and I really thought that could have been developed more. I do like how the author decided to write a sci-fi story about race. In my opinion, it makes the reader see things from a different perspective.

I do plan to continue the story at some point since I'd like to see what happens with Binti at Oomza Uni.

Great Story for Kids!

I have enjoyed the other Inspired Inner Genius stories that I’ve read so was excited to read Kobe Bryant’s story. He was such an amazing basketball player, and his death was tragic. I liked learning about how people didn’t think he would be able to lead the LA Lakers after Shaq left, but he went on to prove them wrong by winning two more championships and breaking many records. Kobe is definitely a role model to children by showing them that even if others don’t believe in you, as long as you believe in yourself you can accomplish what you put your mind to.

Great book for kids!

Alexander Hamilton grew up an orphan, but he studied hard and was able to go to the United States. During the American Revolutionary War, Hamilton worked as George Washington’s aide, and then he helped create the US currency and our banks. Hamilton may have grown up an orphan, but he became one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. Hamilton’s story teaches children that by using our courage and intelligence we can achieve our dreams.

Ada Lovelace might not be known to everyone, but she was considered the first computer programmer 100 years before the first computer was built. She was the daughter of the poet Lord Byron, but was raised by her single mother who made sure Ada was educated in math and science. In the 19th century it was not common for women to work in these fields, but she excelled in them and worked on what is presumed to be the first computer. Ada is a great role model for children because she proves that if you're capable of doing something you should regardless of your gender. I really loved the "Enchantress of Numbers'" story especially for young girls.

A book about a book? Sign me up!

Jacob Finch Bonner is a published author who is teaching a college writing course while hoping to write his next novel. The problem is, he can’t come up with any good plot ideas. That is, until a student of his, Evan Parker, brings an idea to him for his own novel that he’s working on.

A few years later, Jake is still struggling with writing his next novel. When Jake discovers Evan is dead along with all of his family, he decided to use Evan’s plot for his book. After the success of the book, Jake starts getting called out for plagiarism from an anonymous source and decides to uncover who is behind the threats.

The Plot has such an interesting plot, and I really loved the idea of a book within a book. There are chapters of Jake’s book interspersed throughout which really helped to uncover who was behind the messages to Jake.

I did think the book started off a bit slow, but once Jake has published his book the pace picked up. Don’t go into this one expecting any big twists or shocking wow moments. It’s definitely not that kind of thriller, however I did enjoy the writing. Even though I figured out what was going on, I still enjoyed this overall.

I listened to the audiobook and although I enjoyed the narrator, Kirby Heyborne, I did need to speed it up since it was rather slow.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for a copy in exchange for me honest review.