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Poisoned Water: How the Citizens of Flint, Michigan, Fought for Their Lives and Warned the Nation
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley and Bloomsbury Publishing in exchange for my honest review.
As someone who grew up in Michigan and has family near Flint, reading the details of the water crisis was absolutely devastating. I thought I knew quite a bit about this tragedy, but I found myself often setting my book down in a fit of rage or fighting back tears. This book will likely make you incredibly uncomfortable as you discover all of the lies the government told the residents of Flint, but it is truly a must-read.
As someone who grew up in Michigan and has family near Flint, reading the details of the water crisis was absolutely devastating. I thought I knew quite a bit about this tragedy, but I found myself often setting my book down in a fit of rage or fighting back tears. This book will likely make you incredibly uncomfortable as you discover all of the lies the government told the residents of Flint, but it is truly a must-read.
I received a free copy from Netgalley and BooksGoSocial in exchange for my honest review.
This book was SO GOOD. I've been reading a lot of heavy nonfiction lately, so I picked this book up for a little escape and it did not disappoint at all. While I didn't love the beginning (who loves the mean stepmom and her family anyway?), I fell right into the story when Esme quite literally fell into Esperance. Elizabeth Foster's imagination is WILD; every little detail of this story made it come alive. This book will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions, but it's well worth a read. I will be looking to get my hands on the next book in the series ASAP because I must know what happens next!
This book was SO GOOD. I've been reading a lot of heavy nonfiction lately, so I picked this book up for a little escape and it did not disappoint at all. While I didn't love the beginning (who loves the mean stepmom and her family anyway?), I fell right into the story when Esme quite literally fell into Esperance. Elizabeth Foster's imagination is WILD; every little detail of this story made it come alive. This book will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions, but it's well worth a read. I will be looking to get my hands on the next book in the series ASAP because I must know what happens next!
WOW WOW WOW. This book started off a little slow for me and I was so nervous because I feel like everyone loves it. BUT THEN!!! Gosh. I absolutely loved it. The chronic illness representation hit so close to home and it felt so nice to relate to a main character in this way.
I recently asked friends for book recs because I wanted to learn more about the Japanese internment camps in America after Pearl Harbor (ya know, another thing that my white-washed education never mentioned). Since this was the top suggested book and also a graphic novel, I decided to start here; truthfully, I am not sure I could read a more academic account right now. Nonetheless, this book is quite informative and Harmony Becker's illustrations made this story come alive.
I received a free review copy from Netgalley and Delacorte Press in exchange for my honest review.
CW: war-related violence, many mentions of rape, PTSD
Add this to your TBR as soon as possible. This version of the book is adapted for young adults, but make no mistake - the story is so raw and personal. The violence and the realities of Somalia are laid out very clearly; this is not an attempt to make Abdi's story "easier" to read. At times, it is incredibly heartbreaking to read as you journey through life with Abdi and his family who encounter one tribulation after the next. Each time something works out in their favor, I could not help but be filled with joy for them. I will definitely be seeking out similar stories to further my education on the events described throughout this book.
CW: war-related violence, many mentions of rape, PTSD
Add this to your TBR as soon as possible. This version of the book is adapted for young adults, but make no mistake - the story is so raw and personal. The violence and the realities of Somalia are laid out very clearly; this is not an attempt to make Abdi's story "easier" to read. At times, it is incredibly heartbreaking to read as you journey through life with Abdi and his family who encounter one tribulation after the next. Each time something works out in their favor, I could not help but be filled with joy for them. I will definitely be seeking out similar stories to further my education on the events described throughout this book.
So I guess I read romance novels now!!! I loved this book. Seriously read it start to finish in like 28 hours and 300+ page books used to really intimidate me.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley and Scribner in exchange for my honest review.
CW: disordered eating, homophobia
I absolutely loved this book and did not want it to end. Ellie's journey to coming out is very relatable and I loved that her first coming out occurred while viewing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with her friends. I will definitely be buying a physical copy of this book when it is released.
CW: disordered eating, homophobia
I absolutely loved this book and did not want it to end. Ellie's journey to coming out is very relatable and I loved that her first coming out occurred while viewing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with her friends. I will definitely be buying a physical copy of this book when it is released.
I received an advance copy from Netgalley and Bloomsbury Publishing in exchange for my honest review.
CW: PTSD, gun violence, terrorists, death of a parent
READ. THIS. BOOK. I seriously read 93% of it in one day and the only reason I didn't finish the last 7% is because it was past my (very early) bedtime. The whole story was super engaging and I could hardly put it down. I honestly can't believe this is a debut novel because it is so well done. I loved the characters, the storyline was WILD, and there were so many unexpected twists and turns.
CW: PTSD, gun violence, terrorists, death of a parent
READ. THIS. BOOK. I seriously read 93% of it in one day and the only reason I didn't finish the last 7% is because it was past my (very early) bedtime. The whole story was super engaging and I could hardly put it down. I honestly can't believe this is a debut novel because it is so well done. I loved the characters, the storyline was WILD, and there were so many unexpected twists and turns.
BIG SHOCK, I loved this book. Is it possible for Jasmine Guillory to write a book that I don't give a five-star review? Hopefully not.
I received a free digital copy from Netgalley and Orca Book Publishers in exchange for my honest review.
Let me just start off by saying it is truly weird to read about COVID-19 in a book while we are still very much living in this pandemic. It'll be interesting to see what other books come out of this season.
This middle grade novel does a great job of explaining the pandemic and the reasoning behind social distancing and the concept of flattening the curve. I really enjoyed the ending and seeing how the students worked together to bring joy to their community during this difficult time.
Let me just start off by saying it is truly weird to read about COVID-19 in a book while we are still very much living in this pandemic. It'll be interesting to see what other books come out of this season.
This middle grade novel does a great job of explaining the pandemic and the reasoning behind social distancing and the concept of flattening the curve. I really enjoyed the ending and seeing how the students worked together to bring joy to their community during this difficult time.