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November 2020, 2nd read
In preparation of reading the Trials of Apollo, my friend and I are rereading the Heroes of Olympus. I really enjoyed going on an adventure with Leo, Piper and Jason. Unlike the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, I did not remember as much of The Lost Hero besides the big storylines. And maybe that was why I was unsure how I would feel about this reread at first.
The Lost Hero features many cameos and easter eggs of the PJO series which I very much enjoyed as a big fan of the Camp Half-Blood Chronicles. Leo, Piper and Jason do not deserve the dislike they receive from some of the fans. Their story is one of loyalty, tough choices, and found family. It is the solid start of The Heroes of Olympus series and I am excited to reread the rest.
In preparation of reading the Trials of Apollo, my friend and I are rereading the Heroes of Olympus. I really enjoyed going on an adventure with Leo, Piper and Jason. Unlike the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, I did not remember as much of The Lost Hero besides the big storylines. And maybe that was why I was unsure how I would feel about this reread at first.
The Lost Hero features many cameos and easter eggs of the PJO series which I very much enjoyed as a big fan of the Camp Half-Blood Chronicles. Leo, Piper and Jason do not deserve the dislike they receive from some of the fans. Their story is one of loyalty, tough choices, and found family. It is the solid start of The Heroes of Olympus series and I am excited to reread the rest.
Ice Wolves was just not for me right now. In addition, I not picking up my audiobooks as often now so that is also a factor into why I did not enjoy Amie Kaufman's middle grade.
Thank you to Random House Publishing Group for approaching me and putting this memoir on my radar. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Dog Flowers is Danielle Geller's memoir. Geller tells her story openly and goes back and forth between the past and the present. The book starts when Danielle Geller’s mother dies of alcohol withdrawal during an attempt to get sober. In an attempt to retrace her mother's life in this memoir, Geller returns to the Navajo reservation where most of her family still lives. The memoir is both a narrative and an archive of one family’s troubled history. The book includes photos and letters from Geller's mother. I was surprised how quickly I flew through the pages. But Geller's writing style invites to continue reading her story. Her story is touching, exploring family, loss and (the absence) of grieve.
I recommend this memoir to everyone who enjoyed Educated by Tara Westover.
CW: substance abuse and abuse
Dog Flowers is Danielle Geller's memoir. Geller tells her story openly and goes back and forth between the past and the present. The book starts when Danielle Geller’s mother dies of alcohol withdrawal during an attempt to get sober. In an attempt to retrace her mother's life in this memoir, Geller returns to the Navajo reservation where most of her family still lives. The memoir is both a narrative and an archive of one family’s troubled history. The book includes photos and letters from Geller's mother. I was surprised how quickly I flew through the pages. But Geller's writing style invites to continue reading her story. Her story is touching, exploring family, loss and (the absence) of grieve.
I recommend this memoir to everyone who enjoyed Educated by Tara Westover.
CW: substance abuse and abuse
Thank you to Millibrook Press and NetGalley for providing me with the e-ARC. All opinions in this review are my own.
Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer is a gorgeously illustrated picture book which tells the story of Mary Golda Ross. Ross is another hidden figure in the Space Race. This book tells her story in such a way that children can find a new role model in Mary Golda Ross.
Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer is a gorgeously illustrated picture book which tells the story of Mary Golda Ross. Ross is another hidden figure in the Space Race. This book tells her story in such a way that children can find a new role model in Mary Golda Ross.
I wasn't sure what to expect for the Kyoshi Novels. Because of the TV show, I regarded Avatar Kyoshi as this kick-butt, taking names Avatar (also because of the bathe in his blood memes). And this is the story of how she became that Avatar.
I really enjoyed The Rise of Kyoshi. First of all, it is always great to be back in the world of bending the elements. F.C. Yee did a great job of writing the world of Avatar down on paper - something I assume can be hard since it has always been this visual medium. The Easter eggs and little bits of extra information about the world were great.
As for Kyoshi's story, it is one of found family. The cast of characters really grew on me and I am very interested to see more of them, hopefully, in the second book The Shadow of Kyoshi. Moreover, The Rise of Kyoshi was surprisingly dark sometimes, much darker than Avatar: The Last Airbender I would say. However, this fits Avatar Kyoshi very well and it is perfect for the more grown-up Avatar audience.
At some points, I did feel as if the story was really trying to explain why this or that happened. However, that did not always feel as organically. But that might be resolved in the sequel, which I will be picking up next!
I really recommend The Rise of Kyoshi to anyone who loves the Avatar world, loves Avatar Kyoshi but also to those who enjoy found family and heist stories.
I really enjoyed The Rise of Kyoshi. First of all, it is always great to be back in the world of bending the elements. F.C. Yee did a great job of writing the world of Avatar down on paper - something I assume can be hard since it has always been this visual medium. The Easter eggs and little bits of extra information about the world were great.
As for Kyoshi's story, it is one of found family. The cast of characters really grew on me and I am very interested to see more of them, hopefully, in the second book The Shadow of Kyoshi. Moreover, The Rise of Kyoshi was surprisingly dark sometimes, much darker than Avatar: The Last Airbender I would say. However, this fits Avatar Kyoshi very well and it is perfect for the more grown-up Avatar audience.
At some points, I did feel as if the story was really trying to explain why this or that happened. However, that did not always feel as organically.
Spoiler
Especially why Kyoshi lived to 230 years old.I really recommend The Rise of Kyoshi to anyone who loves the Avatar world, loves Avatar Kyoshi but also to those who enjoy found family and heist stories.
I am still loving Amanda Lovelace's writing. Additionally, Shine your Icy Crown has beautiful art work! The poetry is empowering and magical. I finished it really quickly and as usual, her poetry leaves some food for thought.
Waarom je niet zomaar moet stemmen waar je ouders op stemmen
Nienke Schuitemaker, Titia Hoogendoorn
Waarom je niet zomaar moet stemmen waar je ouders op stemmen door Titia Hoogendoorn in samenwerking met Nienke Schuitemaker is een leuk, vlot boek vol basis informatie over stemmen in Nederland en dan met name voor de Tweede Kamer. Ik zie mijzelf graag als een politiek geëngageerd persoon die 'ALLES' al weet of in ieder geval veel, maar WJNZMSWJOOS heeft mij zeker nog wat dingen geleerd. Ik heb vooral wat gehad aan het hoofdstuk over 'strategisch' stemmen (en dat dat niet helemaal bestaat want evenredige vertegenwoordig
