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The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
It was pretty good, but not as good compared to the others. It was slow in most parts and not page-turning like the other two. It wrapped things up nicely and I still like the characters a lot. Some of the puzzles they had to solve were really cool.
I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives by Martin Ganda, Caitlin Alifirenka
medium-paced
3.0
Stranger Things Library Edition Volume 1 by Stefano Martino, Lauren Affe, Marissa Louise, Edgar Salazar, Jody Houser
4.25
These sets of stories were really fun and they filled gaps that were not shown in the show. It was really interesting to read about these scenes, especially the Will one. I had always wondered what his perspective was like in the upside down and it was a great story. The camp one was also interesting and there was an unexpected little mystery in there.
Speak for Yourself by Lana Wood Johnson
4.0
Speak for Yourself was a fun read overall. It was filled with banter and told in mixed media. Seeing a girl coder was nice and it was cool to see what she developed. There was also a good amount of representation in here which is always nice. The main character had many flaws and the side characters felt unique and important to the plot. There were different types of relationships shown (friendship, siblings, and romantic) and explored. The ending felt a bit rushed and I wish it could have played out for longer but overall it was a fun read.
Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales
4.0
This book had SUCH GOOD BI REP!! And queer rep overall. I loved this aspect of it so much and was even better because it was a surprise. The plot was entertaining and I liked the concept of the locker. There were many types of relationships shown with their own conflicts. It was a nice quick read overall.
What I Like About You by Marisa Kanter
medium-paced
3.0
I liked the way that this book deals with grief and mourning. I also liked the social media aspect of this book but some of the characters fell a little flat for me. Going into this, I knew it would be frustrating, but I wish the conflict was resolved sooner instead of being dragged out.
The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe
4.75
I loved this book so much it was faced paced, thrilling, and the plot was so intriguing. Delving into her past and seeing how that’s affected her current self is written so well, and each new eerie detail learned leaves you wanting even more. This book keeps you on youre toes and becomes impossible to put down. The only reason it wasn’t a 5 star is because I didn’t fall in love with all the characters fully, but Norah was very complex and interesting to learn about. This book presents its self as a simple bank heist but it’s so much more than that, very unique in its genre.