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Graphic: Body horror, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder
- Some feel ripped from modern headlines (Boys Go to Jupiter) and some are steeped in family history (Alcatraz) but every one feels populated with real people and real history.
- And when everyone tells you the novella that closes this book is phenomenal, everyone is right - holy cats, wow!
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder
📚 I absolutely tore through it despite never having seen or listened to PHANTOM - Isda and Emeric's stories are so compelling.
📚 I loved how music and memory were at play in this story, and how precious both those things were to the main characters, if for different reasons.
📚 Though the world was built out enough to serve the story, I would have loved to see more of the country (a fictionalized version of France) and how fendoirs and the elixir market worked in everyday life.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Self harm, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder
- Obama is very good at clearly explaining complex situations and the history and people at play (if maybe not as good at explaining them concisely).
- This book really shows you the sheer amount of information, events, and chaos a president deals with every day.
- I did find his constant push for bipartisanship and repeated discussion of friends across the aisle to be intensely frustrating to read at this particular moment in time, especially given that he knew
- I truly felt like I was in 1950s San Francisco with Lily and her friends and family.
- LAST NIGHT AT THE TELEGRAPH CLUB feels special in so many ways - the main one being that it's queer historical fiction that isn't about white people.
- I loved the timelines Lo included periodically throughout the book, which really helped contextualize Lily's experience as well as the experiences of her older family members.
- I appreciated that while the ending did have a note of hope, everything wasn't all fixed and perfect - it felt very true to life.
Graphic: Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content
Moderate: Miscarriage
- Elisabeth reminded me of Lyra from the HIS DARK MATERIALS books, not only because she was a foundling raised in an academic setting, but for her fierceness and sharp mind.
- The world isn't super fleshed out, but I thought it was a clever magic system and I loved what I did see of the wider world beyond the library.
- There's also surprise low key bisexual and ace/aro rep, which was such a treat.
- And Silas, what can I say about Silas. I loved the little demon, I did.
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Self harm, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Grief
📚 There are so many wonderful details, from each neighbor's life story to the look of the buildings they live in.
📚 Cole weaves in so much actual history, too. She includes a list of resources at the end, lest a reader think this story is entirely fabricated.
📚 As much as I love Cole's romance novels, I could have done without the romantic thread in this book. It didn't really seem to add much.
Graphic: Addiction, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder
📚 Obviously, it's a heavier book than your usual YA fantasy, but wow is it worth it if you're up for it.
📚 I loved both Tavia and Effie, and watching them find themselves - their true selves. On top of the larger social issues the girls are dealing with, Morrow also totally nails those awkward teenage feelings, especially the parts about how suddenly your best friend can be a stranger to you.
📚 I feel like I say this a lot, but I truly have never read anything like this book. I cannot wait for book two and to return to this world.
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt
