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Swing Time

Zadie Smith

DID NOT FINISH: 0%

Very well written but I was having a hard time with some of the content and pacing. 

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A great book for teachers looking for guidance on teaching writing explicitly. 
adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This is a mysterious, high stakes, magical adventure. Have the second one ready when you finish. 

The Pumpkin Spice Café

Laurie Gilmore

DID NOT FINISH: 18%

Not for me. I wasn’t really able to get into it. 
adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This is a perfect spooky season read. A creepy story, a magical mystery, and a fast-paced adventure. 
mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Loved this sequel. 

The Knowing

Tanya Talaga

DID NOT FINISH: 24%

All the respect to Talaga’s writing and research, but I am unable to finish it, at this time, due to the difficulty of the content.