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Me Tomorrow: Indigenous Views on the Future by Drew Hayden Taylor
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
The time to read this collection is NOW!!
This book breathes new life into the world. I appreciate how different each story is and how distinct each author's voice is. There is abundant information on the history between First Nations individuals and the place we call Canada, alongside the most vividly painted futures you could possibly imagine. Reading this with the current political climate in the United States and seeing how many things written here have already come to fruition was interesting to say the least.
Stunning work that everyone should read!!
This book breathes new life into the world. I appreciate how different each story is and how distinct each author's voice is. There is abundant information on the history between First Nations individuals and the place we call Canada, alongside the most vividly painted futures you could possibly imagine. Reading this with the current political climate in the United States and seeing how many things written here have already come to fruition was interesting to say the least.
Stunning work that everyone should read!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Racism, Violence, and War
Minor: Fatphobia, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicide
The Sprite and the Gardener by Rii Abrego, Joe Whitt
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A delightful little pocket of joy!! The art is stunning, the world is rich, and the cast of characters is incredible. Absolutely wonderful!!
Hunted by Adriana Anders
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
4.0
Beautiful writing, loveable characters, and a diverse world. This was a fun read!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Medical content, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy and Alcohol
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
I have wanted to read this book for ten years now. I'm glad I finally made time for it because it made me laugh, cry, and think.
The characters are all so incredible. By the end, I was feeling all of their emotions as if I were in their bones. This book talked about a lot of heavy subject matter such as Alzheimer's and the death of a loved one. Yet Toshikazu Kawaguchi manages to give this light-hearted air of hopefulness in his writing. The world felt vibrant and real. The characters were fully formed and impactful. Most importantly, the story kept me gripped the entire way through. For such a short work, Before The Coffee Gets Cold packs a major bunch. An absolute must-read!!
The characters are all so incredible. By the end, I was feeling all of their emotions as if I were in their bones. This book talked about a lot of heavy subject matter such as Alzheimer's and the death of a loved one. Yet Toshikazu Kawaguchi manages to give this light-hearted air of hopefulness in his writing. The world felt vibrant and real. The characters were fully formed and impactful. Most importantly, the story kept me gripped the entire way through. For such a short work, Before The Coffee Gets Cold packs a major bunch. An absolute must-read!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, Car accident, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Medical content and Alcohol
Minor: Fatphobia and Death of parent
Attached At The Hip by Christine Riccio
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
She's QUIRKY!!
This is a book I normally wouldn't have picked up. Personally, I hate books with tons of pop culture references. I picked this up because I love Survivor and I needed something light, quick, and distracting to occupy my time. This delivered on all those fronts. I was oddly surprised by the diverse cast of characters. I loved hating on one character in particular- who gave me major ick the second they appeared on the page- and I loved the relationships between Orie and the other AATH castaways. Was this book super cringy? Absolutely. The tattoos were.... a choice. This also felt like a self-insert which was odd. But it was, mostly, a fun read!!
Also, I wanted to add I loved Osprey. His name? Not so much. Him as a character? YES!! He is so Autistic and every second he was on the page was *chef's kiss*.
In turn, I greatly appreciated the discussions on D.A./G.A.
I will say, this book is New Adult. She is a college graduate who is old enough to drink and has multiple instances of yearning for sexual contact with other adults. This book is not YA and it's weird to try to pigeonhole it into that category because the author is *checks notes* 30-ish and terrified of aging??
In conclusion, it was fine. In the future, I probably won't be reading anything else by this author.
This is a book I normally wouldn't have picked up. Personally, I hate books with tons of pop culture references. I picked this up because I love Survivor and I needed something light, quick, and distracting to occupy my time. This delivered on all those fronts. I was oddly surprised by the diverse cast of characters. I loved hating on one character in particular- who gave me major ick the second they appeared on the page- and I loved the relationships between Orie and the other AATH castaways. Was this book super cringy? Absolutely. The tattoos were.... a choice. This also felt like a self-insert which was odd. But it was, mostly, a fun read!!
Also, I wanted to add I loved Osprey. His name? Not so much. Him as a character? YES!! He is so Autistic and every second he was on the page was *chef's kiss*.
In turn, I greatly appreciated the discussions on D.A./G.A.
I will say, this book is New Adult. She is a college graduate who is old enough to drink and has multiple instances of yearning for sexual contact with other adults. This book is not YA and it's weird to try to pigeonhole it into that category because the author is *checks notes* 30-ish and terrified of aging??
In conclusion, it was fine. In the future, I probably won't be reading anything else by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Gaslighting
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
5.0
LITERALLY PERFECTION!!
Utterly brilliant, spectacularly written, exceptionally memorable!!
Utterly brilliant, spectacularly written, exceptionally memorable!!
I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend by Jessica Cage
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
I am so sorry but it started with "booty juice" and went downhill from there :(
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
An impeccable resource for radical self-love. I will be purchasing this book to actively revisit and challenge the thoughts that occur in my brain. The intersectional conversations held throughout this work were so impactful and refreshing!! The conversation starters between chapters are questions I will continue to ask myself and expand on over the rest of my life. I highly recommend this to anyone looking into how to push against societal norms and thoughts!!
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Drug use, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Transphobia, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria
The Altar Of My Soul by Marta Moreno Vega
3.0
I deeply appreciate the author's vulnerability and courage in trying to dismantle some misconceptions of Santeria. This book is not a place to start if you are looking for an educational text about the religion. It is more of a memoir of the author's experiences with how she practices. I enjoyed learning about where Santeria began and why it has persisted despite colonizers trying to erase it from history. I will say I did not like the conversation about animal sacrifice. The entire conversation was talking about how black-and-white thinking wasn't helpful, however, she does not discuss how to ethically and morally sacrifice animals in the place she lives aka New York City. Stating that ALL animal sacrifices for religious practices are always done for good and to feed the community is just not true and lacks nuance. This book was a challenge to get through but it made me interested in learning about how Santeria has evolved over the years and what a modern practice would look like. Has the misogyny in the religion gone away? Is there a place for vegan/plant-based worshippers? I'd love to know how trans/nonbinary people fall into the practice.