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I loved reading this book :)
The mystery of it all made me want to keep reading. It was difficult to put down especially as you discover certain things. The magic and world building behind it was novel and honestly amazing.
I was really impressed with the representation in this book. The author did a great job with it. The main character is bi. Another goes by they/them. Another is in a wheelchair.
This is a must read this year!
The mystery of it all made me want to keep reading. It was difficult to put down especially as you discover certain things. The magic and world building behind it was novel and honestly amazing.
I was really impressed with the representation in this book. The author did a great job with it. The main character is bi. Another goes by they/them. Another is in a wheelchair.
This is a must read this year!
Isles of Fate transports readers to a utopian-like society where everything appears idyllic at first glance. Children attend a school where they are called disciples and they are ‘fated’ on their 16th birthday (everyone in the same class has the same birthday) where they go into the temple and learn what they’re meant to do for the rest of their life.
The narrative unfolds through the perspective of four teenagers, each bringing a unique lens to this seemingly perfect world. While the story begins with a sense of normalcy, the subtle hints of an underlying mystery immediately draws readers in.
The author did a great job at keeping us on a precipice unsure of who to trust and which side was being truthful. This is a book that 15 year old me would have loved. Each character is well rounded and distinct from others, which is extremely important in a multiple POV book.
I ADORED the world building. The gods, the fating, the shattered, their lives after fating. It was so interesting to see everything unravel. When I learned why the servants are never seen…audible gasps.
There are some dialogue scenes that are a bit clunky or repetitive, especially when it comes to actions breaking up the dialogue, but overall the author did a good job. ⅘ stars. A must read YA novel this year! I can’t wait to see what come next!
The narrative unfolds through the perspective of four teenagers, each bringing a unique lens to this seemingly perfect world. While the story begins with a sense of normalcy, the subtle hints of an underlying mystery immediately draws readers in.
The author did a great job at keeping us on a precipice unsure of who to trust and which side was being truthful. This is a book that 15 year old me would have loved. Each character is well rounded and distinct from others, which is extremely important in a multiple POV book.
I ADORED the world building. The gods, the fating, the shattered, their lives after fating. It was so interesting to see everything unravel. When I learned why the servants are never seen…audible gasps.
There are some dialogue scenes that are a bit clunky or repetitive, especially when it comes to actions breaking up the dialogue, but overall the author did a good job. ⅘ stars. A must read YA novel this year! I can’t wait to see what come next!
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4 stars
Discusses intersectionality
A series of interviews
Some repetition
This book is a series of interview by Angela Davis who discusses social justice movements and the intersectionality of them. Because it is is a series of interviews that, from what I could tell listening to the audiobook all came from a different event, there are some points that are repeated.
Overall this is a great book and if you’re looking to learn more about how the Palestinian struggle for freedom connects to BLM, feminism and other social justice movements here in the states this is a great read.
If you have the book or ebook, you could read an essay or speech a week rather than read this book in one sitting and I think that would make it feel less repetitive.
But I do think what she has to say is important and if you’re unfamiliar with how social justice movements are connected and just how deeply they are connected, this is a MUST READ.
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.5 stars
Palestinian Poems
Evokes Big Feelings
Many variations
While this book of poems was a quick read it definitely packed a punch. There were many lines that had me deep in my thoughts and feelings.
I don’t recommend reading this in ebook, at least, the version my library had b/c the formatting was so off that sometimes it took a moment to figure out how the poem was supposed to be read. From what I can tell, that was not the case in a physical book.
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emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4 stars
Palestinian Canadian author with autism writes a Palestinian autistic girl
Love triangle
Coming of age
Learning to be yourself
This is a Palestinian Canadian girl who gets diagnosed with autism right before she starts HS. She then gets a little boy crazy and ends up in a love triangle. In books with love triangles, I NEVER vote for both. I always have a clear side. But in this one, I found myself rooting for both love interests at different times. I do think she ended up with the guy right for her though.
This is one where I listened to the acknowledgements after I was done. I drug it out for so long because I didn’t want it to be over.
The couple in this will live rent free in my head for a very long time.
I really enjoyed Jessie’s character and felt like there were pieces of her I could relate to. Like getting OBSESSED over a boy that I put him on this pedestal that didn’t accurately portray him at all.