Thunder and Daisy is great for fans of RH Sin and Lang Leav. I think that teens and new adults will resonate most with the topics of relationships, self exploration, and social media. The messages in the collection are personal but I think that the structure leaves room for improvement. I love the artwork that is included because it adds a special touch to the poems. Overall, I think it is a solid start for a debut collection with potential for growth.

Thank you to Mercedes Paradiso for this gifted copy of thunder and daisy to read and review.

A Court of Frost and Starlight [Dramatized Adaptation] #3.5 by Sarah J. Maas

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5.0

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

We Are the Scrappy Ones by Rebekah Taussig

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inspiring fast-paced

Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I loved every single thing about this book. The artwork is gorgeous and inspirational all on its own. It has a poetic flow that is easy to read out loud, which I did practice doing. I can’t emphasize enough how important representation is and I am in awe of the work Rebekah Taussig and Kirbi Fagan put in to this story. I am already planning out who I’ll be buying a copy for- including my nieces and nephews, some friends who are expecting, and some friends who are teachers.
Thank you to NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group for this copy to read and review.

Sit, Cinderella, Sit: A Mostly True Memoir by Lisa Cheek

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slow-paced

2.0

This memoir had an interesting story. Lisa Cheek has such a unique experience working as an editor on a Chinese film. The memoir touched on many topics such as sexism and ageism towards women in the film industry and pushing back against that bias. I felt like the writing style was under developed which is a large factor in my rating. But, I can tell that Lisa Cheek has a lifetime of stories worth writing about. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for gifting me this copy to read and review.

Phases: Poems by Tramaine Suubi

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emotional inspiring

3.0

Phases is a beautiful debut poetry collection. The poems are approachable and easy to read, especially for readers new to poetry, while being lyrical and thought provoking. I really enjoyed the artful way the poems were categorized by the phases of the moon- giving the collection its name. It felt like the natural progression of a story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Amistad for supplying me with an advanced reader copy of Phases by Tramaine Suubi.

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