I really enjoyed the Unadjusted and was excited to get a copy of Rise of the Altereds. I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. These books are so easy to get wrapped up in and I’m not someone who usually reaches for sci-fi stories but they’re great! I‘m a little sad that there’s a cliffhanger again but luckily the third and final installment will be available soon. Can’t wait to see how this ends!

A Christmas Carol is a lovely story to read around Christmas time. I think most people are pretty familiar with the story, even if they haven't read the book. Four stars for this particular edition because the introduction, though long, was really nice and informative. The additional stories weren't great, but it was nice to be able to read some of Dicken's other Christmas stories, especially since they are referenced in the introduction.

If I wasn't so tired, I would have finished this book in one sitting. My brain was fighting between wanting to gobble up this book, and wanting to come back to it when my body wasn't so tired and I could really take it all in. This is the second book I've read in this style and I think it's my new favorite. It being such a fast read, I thought I would just speed through it, and in some ways I did, but the story was still captivating, and I felt so much for the main character. Forever in awe of Mahogany L. Browne, and this book is no exception to the amazing work she creates.

A really quick read. I think this is a great, hopeful, and uplifting introduction to transformative justice. I appreciate that the author is open and honest about their background/expertise. It’s not easy to write a book and own that you don’t know everything. But the author paints a beautiful picture of the world we could live in. And while I wish there were more actionable items that we could take to get there, the prompts and questions are a great way to start shifting our thinking. And even the definitions in the introduction as well as addressing the critiques around the original post are helpful.

I feel like the words in this book went in one ear and out the other. There was so much alliteration it sometimes felt like I was reading tongue twisters. Just very meh about this book.

I finished this book in a day. I kept picking it back up every chance I got. This is the second book by Elizabeth Acevedo I have read and I’m quickly becoming a huge fan. Really love her writing and a story that seems so simple, teenager butting heads with her parents, their expectations, etc., still gets you so engaged and invested in the characters.

This was a fun short story. It gave me chills!

This was a great book. There's a lot of characters I'm mad at, but also characters I love. I can't wait for the sequel. It's easily on my list of most anticipated books for 2021.

This was a lovely read. Usually when I don’t like the main characters I struggle to finish a book and it drags. But in this case, even though Simran annoyed me, a lot, I still enjoyed the story. I love that it is centered around women from different generations. It was done really well but that split perspective, and not caring much for Simran, left me wanting more of Nandini’s story.

This is a great collection of stories, giving insight into a Somali, Muslim, and LGBTQ+ experience in the UK. I especially appreciated the range in LGBTQ+ experiences. Each story is beautifully written as well.