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Watchmen is a classic in the comic book/graphic novel world. But as it is with some classics, I think this one was not for me. I really enjoyed the ending and the character studies but overall I thought it was just okay.
Nic Stone's books have the ability to emotionally wreck me. I will come back for more.
I loved this book so much. It is told in such an original way with the three parts. Coop, Rea and Jupe are such amazing, well-developed characters and I related to them all a lot. I did not want any of them to be the odd one out. I just want them to be happy.
Odd One Out is such an underrated book but I think it is so important, especially for young adults who are questioning their sexuality, to show that it is okay and that there is no deadline. It is a great read and I will be recommending this one to everyone if I can.
I loved this book so much. It is told in such an original way with the three parts. Coop, Rea and Jupe are such amazing, well-developed characters and I related to them all a lot. I did not want any of them to be the odd one out. I just want them to be happy.
Odd One Out is such an underrated book but I think it is so important, especially for young adults who are questioning their sexuality, to show that it is okay and that there is no deadline. It is a great read and I will be recommending this one to everyone if I can.
I love Moxie. Thanks to the Bookoplathon I had an excuse to finish it so quickly. This book made me smile and laugh but also cry. Mathieu did an incredible job writing about why feminism is so important, also for young girls. She even made sure to hint at how it is even more difficult for women of colour and/or LGBTQIA+-women.
In Moxie, high school junior Vivian is starting to feel fed up with how the boys and girls are treated differently. When there are dress code checks, it seems to only impact the girls at her high school. When some of the guys "play" the bump 'n' grab "game", there seem to be no consequences even if the "game" goes too far. So inspired by her mom's old zines, Vivian decides to make her own called Moxie.
The book includes so many great conversations about feminism, what it stands for and just girls helping girls which is always great to see. I also liked Vivian's conversation with her love interest because since men do not have these experiences they sometimes do not understand, especially boys in high school. I absolutely loved it and I really recommend Moxie to everyone!
In Moxie, high school junior Vivian is starting to feel fed up with how the boys and girls are treated differently. When there are dress code checks, it seems to only impact the girls at her high school. When some of the guys "play" the bump 'n' grab "game", there seem to be no consequences even if the "game" goes too far. So inspired by her mom's old zines, Vivian decides to make her own called Moxie.
The book includes so many great conversations about feminism, what it stands for and just girls helping girls which is always great to see. I also liked Vivian's conversation with her love interest because since men do not have these experiences they sometimes do not understand, especially boys in high school.
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So after a conversation with her mother, she realises she may have been a bit harsh - understandably - and that Seth is not perfect but that he is really trying to understand and that's all we can ask.
Noem me bij jouw naam heeft me verrast met hoe mooi ik het geschreven vond. In het boek vertelt Elio over de zomer dat Oliver te gast was in het zomerhuis van zijn ouders. Iedere zomer hebben ze een gast. Maar Elio raakt geobsedeerd door Oliver - het deed me heel erg denken aan de crushes die ik heb gehad rond mijn 17de, hahah. En die herkenning en de schrijfstijl maakte dat ik door de bladzijden heel vloog.
Als je een zomer in Italië wil zijn, en het verhaal wil weten van Elio en Oliver dan zou Noem me bij jouw naam zomaar je volgende boek kunnen zijn.
Als je een zomer in Italië wil zijn, en het verhaal wil weten van Elio en Oliver dan zou Noem me bij jouw naam zomaar je volgende boek kunnen zijn.
They Called Us Enemy is a beautiful memoir by George Takei and focuses on the unlawful internment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War. The internment of the Japanese Americans during WWII is a lesser-known historical event that I wanted to know more off. In general, I love memoirs and non-fiction graphic novels. Difficult yet important stories come to life on the page and maybe easier to resonate with compared to just a novel. Some panels can also tell you more than any book could.
The story of George Takei's family and other Japanese Americans was especially interesting to me since Takei was only a child when he and his family were moved there. His parents tried to protect him and his siblings from the harsh truth that the United States does not always protect its own citizens as it should. I cannot imagine, of course, how hard that must have been for his parents. Takei also shows the aftermath the internment had and that did not always understand why his parents did what they did which is an understanding way of thinking as a teenager.
Needless, to say I learnt a lot about George Takei and his family's life during World War Two and a bit of his life afterwards. I never knew he had a husband or that he was an actor on Broadway. I only (vaguely) knew that he is an actor in Star Trek, a show that I have not watched but I am interested in.
I definitely would recommend They Called Us Enemy if you either want to learn more about this lesser-known historical event or if you have enjoyed graphic novels memoirs like Maus, Persepolis, and March.
The story of George Takei's family and other Japanese Americans was especially interesting to me since Takei was only a child when he and his family were moved there. His parents tried to protect him and his siblings from the harsh truth that the United States does not always protect its own citizens as it should. I cannot imagine, of course, how hard that must have been for his parents. Takei also shows the aftermath the internment had and that did not always understand why his parents did what they did which is an understanding way of thinking as a teenager.
Needless, to say I learnt a lot about George Takei and his family's life during World War Two and a bit of his life afterwards. I never knew he had a husband or that he was an actor on Broadway. I only (vaguely) knew that he is an actor in Star Trek, a show that I have not watched but I am interested in.
I definitely would recommend They Called Us Enemy if you either want to learn more about this lesser-known historical event or if you have enjoyed graphic novels memoirs like Maus, Persepolis, and March.
It seems like once I reach the halfway point of a book by Nic Stone, I have to finish the book the next day. Quan's story shows how important compassion and support is. . The way Nic Stone wrote Dear Justyce was beautifully done. She interchanges prose with scripts and word art or poetry (I am not entirely sure how to call it. You will just have to read it, I guess *wink*). It gave Quan a unique voice and made reading Dear Justyce an experience.
Although Dear Justyce is a companion novel to Dear Martin and you could technically read them out of order, I do recommend to first read Dear Martin if you are able to. Dear Justyce builds on what happens in Dear Martin (and it is an amazing book, too, so win-win).
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Even though Quan's story is not the happiest one, the support he ends up receiving is beautifulAlthough Dear Justyce is a companion novel to Dear Martin and you could technically read them out of order, I do recommend to first read Dear Martin if you are able to. Dear Justyce builds on what happens in Dear Martin (and it is an amazing book, too, so win-win).
Thank you Inkyard Press for inviting me to the blog tour of This Golden Flame. All opinions in this review are my own.
This Golden Flame follows Karis who just wants to find her brother ever since they were separated seven years ago. She is trying to escape the island she has been held captive on when she stumbles onto Alix, an automaton. Only automatons have stopped working 200 years ago. Together with the help of Dane, Alix and Karis escape Tallis.
I found This Golden Flame to have a bit of a slow start. However, during the last 100 pages, the paces sped up and I really got into the story. The setting of a sort of steampunk Ancient Greece/Rome was really interesting and I enjoyed it. Unfortunately, the slow pacing at the beginning did not draw me in as much and sometimes I got a bit frustrated with Karis and had to put to book down for a bit. But on the other hand, it fits with her character and I understand why she did the things she did.
I loved Zara and her pirate crew. Furthermore, Karis is asexual and aromantic and I really appreciate the representation of this in a fantasy book since I have not yet come across that. The author Emily Victoria is ace/aro herself and I really hope a lot of people will enjoy Karis' and Alix's story!
This Golden Flame follows Karis who just wants to find her brother ever since they were separated seven years ago. She is trying to escape the island she has been held captive on when she stumbles onto Alix, an automaton. Only automatons have stopped working 200 years ago. Together with the help of Dane, Alix and Karis escape Tallis.
I found This Golden Flame to have a bit of a slow start. However, during the last 100 pages, the paces sped up and I really got into the story. The setting of a sort of steampunk Ancient Greece/Rome was really interesting and I enjoyed it. Unfortunately, the slow pacing at the beginning did not draw me in as much and sometimes I got a bit frustrated with Karis and had to put to book down for a bit.
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How could she betray Alix like that?I loved Zara and her pirate crew. Furthermore, Karis is asexual and aromantic and I really appreciate the representation of this in a fantasy book since I have not yet come across that. The author Emily Victoria is ace/aro herself and I really hope a lot of people will enjoy Karis' and Alix's story!
Salt to the Sea is an incredible story about three young adults trying to reach safety in the winter of 1945. Inspired by the single greatest tragedy in maritime history (yes, bigger than the Titanic), Ruta Sepetys tells the story of Joana, Emilia and Florian travelling through East Prussia to reach the coast in order to get evacuated.
Each character is so interesting with their own background and secrets. Even the side characters such as the Shoe Poet (we love him), Ingrid and the wandering boy touched my heart. The chapters are short. I don't think I encountered one longer than 5 pages. Because of this, I flew through much faster than I'd expected. Usually, historical fiction takes me a bit longer to read. The characters grew on me with each page. It was beautiful to see how they bonded and how their friendship grew.
I truly recommend Salt to the Sea to anyone who loves history and wants to know more about this unknown piece of history.
Each character is so interesting with their own background and secrets.
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I did not care for Alfred. I'm kinda glad he died.Spoiler
I especially loved how Florian and Joana got more attached.I truly recommend Salt to the Sea to anyone who loves history and wants to know more about this unknown piece of history.
Truthwitch by Susan Dennard is a multiple POV fantasy book. The book follows Safiya, Iseult, Merik and Aeduan. Safiya is an Aetherwitch, a Truthwitch to be more precise. She can tell when someone lies. In a world where a Twenty Year Truce is coming to an end, political tensions are rising with Safiya and her power in the middle of it. Iseult is also an Aetherwitch and Safiya's Threadsister. Iseult is a Threadwitch; can see people's Threads; how they are feeling like an aura. Merik is an Airwitch (yes, think Airbender) and Prince of Nubrevna and is looking for a way to save his people from starvation. He becomes Safiya's reluctant ally and together with Iseult, they face many dangers on land and on the sea. Aeduan is the Bloodwitch hired to find Safiya.
I read Truthwitch as part of the #WitchlandsAlong hosted by Jadeyraereads on YouTube. I had been meaning to read it for a while since someone compared it to Avatar the Last Airbender so that meant I had to read it! I had some trouble getting into the book for the first 20% so it is definitely a slow burn. There is a lot of built-up but the more I learnt about the characters, their motivations and the world, the more I got into it. There are quite some politics which I like but the worldbuilding took me a while to get into. However, now that I am invested I am excited to read this series.
The powers did remind me of Avatar, however, it is - of course - not exactly the same. These books are also a bit darker, kinda like the bending in the The Rise of Kyoshi books (which I like). The Witchlands have their own mythos and I find it really interesting and I am excited to learn more about it.
I recommend Truthwitch to anyone who likes elemental powers and interesting characters with their own motivations. Enjoy :)
Spoilery thoughts:
Merik and Vivia's sibling rivalry reminds so much of Zuko and Azula, especially with how their father seems to foster the rivalry.
The sexual tension between Safi and Merik, like I can't. I needed that kiss to happen.
Also, why are Bloodwitches Voidwitches and not Waterwitches? Because Metalwitches are Earthwitches. And blood is a liquid. Just putting it out here.
I read Truthwitch as part of the #WitchlandsAlong hosted by Jadeyraereads on YouTube. I had been meaning to read it for a while since someone compared it to Avatar the Last Airbender so that meant I had to read it! I had some trouble getting into the book for the first 20% so it is definitely a slow burn. There is a lot of built-up but the more I learnt about the characters, their motivations and the world, the more I got into it. There are quite some politics which I like but the worldbuilding took me a while to get into. However, now that I am invested I am excited to read this series.
The powers did remind me of Avatar, however, it is - of course - not exactly the same. These books are also a bit darker, kinda like the bending in the The Rise of Kyoshi books (which I like). The Witchlands have their own mythos and I find it really interesting and I am excited to learn more about it.
I recommend Truthwitch to anyone who likes elemental powers and interesting characters with their own motivations. Enjoy :)
Spoilery thoughts:
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Merik and Vivia's sibling rivalry reminds so much of Zuko and Azula, especially with how their father seems to foster the rivalry.
The sexual tension between Safi and Merik, like I can't. I needed that kiss to happen.
Also, why are Bloodwitches Voidwitches and not Waterwitches? Because Metalwitches are Earthwitches. And blood is a liquid. Just putting it out here.
Review 2021 (2nd time reading): This book destroyed me. Again.