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I Can Make This Promise by Christine Day
4.0
Wonderful middle grade story about a native American girl discovering her ancestors story. Very much enjoyed everything
A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske
3.0
3.5 ~ I guess I enjoyed it? I think it's a case of hyped book that didn't quite live up to my expectations.
It took a while to get into, to really identify and differenciate our two main characters. I didn't reeeeally feel any incredible feelings towards it but the more I read the more I was into it.
I am curious to see how the second book will plan out!
It took a while to get into, to really identify and differenciate our two main characters. I didn't reeeeally feel any incredible feelings towards it but the more I read the more I was into it.
I am curious to see how the second book will plan out!
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
3.0
TJR is a great author, who knows how to make us care quite a lot and feel all the feels.
I could feel like One True Loves was GOOD but this one just wasn't so much for me.
I could feel like One True Loves was GOOD but this one just wasn't so much for me.
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
2.0
2.5 ~ I guess vibes and one or two interesting characters (out of six, well, put of nine really) don't make a good story.
Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun by Jonny Garza Villa
4.0
(whoops, I'm not used to writing long ass reviews but I feel the need to explain all that was good but also why I personally wasn't into it as much as I wanted to be) : 3.5 / 5.
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What's this book about?
A YA coming of age about a young Latino boy's last year of high school, dealing with accidentally coming out and how it affects (positively and negatively) people around him whilst also dealing with figuring out what to do after high school AND keeping a long distance relationship.
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It deals with great topics I feel particularly drawn to, and which were altogether well developed:
- Last year of high school, making the most of the time you've got left with friends while figuring out what's next = this is the subject that will always and forever make me cry and this was no exception. The friendships were perfect. Special hugs to Jordan and Lou.
- First love, online long distance relationship = I think maybe I'm not a fan of long distance relationships? They were cute I guess? But I didn't feel connected to them and their romance as much as I wanted to.
- DECIDING TO MOVE AWAY FROM AN ABUSIVE PARENT : this is what, to me, was the most touching and important element in this story.
- A sibling endorsing the role of gardian and making sure their little brother gets to live the life he wants = YAS!!! But Xo clearly didn't get the recognition she deserved...
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Despite dealing with issues I hold close to my heart, this book didn't quite manage to end up as a fave five star read.
And I believe that two small, very personal, things were to blame:
- at times, I felt "too old for this". Language and thoughts and mannerisms that obviously come with the age of the main characters but simply didn't make me click with them like I might have done when I was younger + the romance didn't move me so much;
- i felt tired reading about how everyone was constantly thinking about sex and so little else when it came to the couples in this book... Like anytime they were left alone everyone around them HAD to make a comment about them having sex. I appreciate sex being part of most people's lives and appreciate when it's discussed in YA books, but this was over the top almost abusive for me. #AsexualProblems?
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What's this book about?
A YA coming of age about a young Latino boy's last year of high school, dealing with accidentally coming out and how it affects (positively and negatively) people around him whilst also dealing with figuring out what to do after high school AND keeping a long distance relationship.
.
It deals with great topics I feel particularly drawn to, and which were altogether well developed:
- Last year of high school, making the most of the time you've got left with friends while figuring out what's next = this is the subject that will always and forever make me cry and this was no exception. The friendships were perfect. Special hugs to Jordan and Lou.
- First love, online long distance relationship = I think maybe I'm not a fan of long distance relationships? They were cute I guess? But I didn't feel connected to them and their romance as much as I wanted to.
- DECIDING TO MOVE AWAY FROM AN ABUSIVE PARENT : this is what, to me, was the most touching and important element in this story.
- A sibling endorsing the role of gardian and making sure their little brother gets to live the life he wants = YAS!!! But Xo clearly didn't get the recognition she deserved...
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Despite dealing with issues I hold close to my heart, this book didn't quite manage to end up as a fave five star read.
And I believe that two small, very personal, things were to blame:
- at times, I felt "too old for this". Language and thoughts and mannerisms that obviously come with the age of the main characters but simply didn't make me click with them like I might have done when I was younger + the romance didn't move me so much;
- i felt tired reading about how everyone was constantly thinking about sex and so little else when it came to the couples in this book... Like anytime they were left alone everyone around them HAD to make a comment about them having sex. I appreciate sex being part of most people's lives and appreciate when it's discussed in YA books, but this was over the top almost abusive for me. #AsexualProblems?
The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas
4.0
4.5 ? Very good! I was invested, the world is interesting though it's very clearly just Percy Jackson meets Hunger Games with Mexican elements.
Can't say I looove the characters, they're okay, but I'm hoping book two will make me love them more.
The way the people in this universe view trans people was perfect and felt so refreshing (the norm is to accepting of all genders and transitioning whenever you feel like it)!
Can't say I looove the characters, they're okay, but I'm hoping book two will make me love them more.
The way the people in this universe view trans people was perfect and felt so refreshing (the norm is to accepting of all genders and transitioning whenever you feel like it)!
The Holiday Trap by Roan Parrish
4.0
OK So this is an enjoyable winter double romance, wholesome and sweet.
I'm not sure having two (only slightly related) seperate stories in one book works for me. I just wanted to follow one at a time and have them be developed a little more. What I also did find a little off at first was how both characters arrived in a new town, and automatically fell in love very quickly with one of the first people they meet... Once again, that's about personal taste.
But I admit I did really appreciate that this ended up being wholesome stories about lovely people who learn to love themselves and make sure they stand up for themselves once and for all.
I'm not sure having two (only slightly related) seperate stories in one book works for me. I just wanted to follow one at a time and have them be developed a little more. What I also did find a little off at first was how both characters arrived in a new town, and automatically fell in love very quickly with one of the first people they meet... Once again, that's about personal taste.
But I admit I did really appreciate that this ended up being wholesome stories about lovely people who learn to love themselves and make sure they stand up for themselves once and for all.
Nick and Charlie by Alice Oseman
3 Heartstopper updates per month wasn't filling my need for these guys so look what I ended up reading after swaring I wouldn't...
Oh well.
I love theeeeem.
Oh well.
I love theeeeem.