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White Tears / Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color by Ruby Hamad
informative
reflective
5.0
I could list quote after quote of this book, but instead I will urge everyone to read it!
Hamad so eloquently put into words the struggles women of color have to deal with. She also provides historical evidence as to the inception of the racist caricatures created by white people and their racist behaviors towards people of color.
Hamad so eloquently put into words the struggles women of color have to deal with. She also provides historical evidence as to the inception of the racist caricatures created by white people and their racist behaviors towards people of color.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Islamophobia, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Classism
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
3.5
This was good but not as amazing as I had hoped. The characters were likeable and the plot was fine, I wanted more though. It felt like things were happening so quickly and the scenes were so short. I did enjoy the dialogue and the humor as usual with a Talia Hibbert book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying
The Catch Me if You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World by Jessica Nabongo
adventurous
informative
inspiring
4.0
Jessica Nabongo, the first black woman to travel to every country in the world, shares her experiences in 100 countries.
I enjoyed learning about so many places I knew nothing about and also reading about the different foods and cultures around the world. The pictures were a nice bonus.
I wish she would've shared every country but I understand that it would've been too long and as she said she didn't want to give a description on every country since there were some she still wanted to see more of.
I enjoyed learning about so many places I knew nothing about and also reading about the different foods and cultures around the world. The pictures were a nice bonus.
I wish she would've shared every country but I understand that it would've been too long and as she said she didn't want to give a description on every country since there were some she still wanted to see more of.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Alcohol
Minor: Sexual harassment
The Ruined by Renée Ahdieh
1.0
I'm furious right now. What kind of ending was that?? This book was torture and then ended horribly. I went from loving Celine in The Beautiful to hating her by the end of the series. Absolutely the worst ending I've ever read. I'm so hurt and angry. I waited 2 years for THIS?! 😡
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Death of parent
Something More by Jackie Khalilieh
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
4.75
A new favorite book! I've needed an autistic FMC that I could relate to. I love that Jessie found her "people" since I didn't have that in high school, and it helped heal that part of me. Also, the final words in the acknowledgments felt like a message directed at me.
"Don't shrink who you are to make others feel comfortable. You deserve to take up all the space you need."
"Don't shrink who you are to make others feel comfortable. You deserve to take up all the space you need."
They Called Me a Lioness: A Palestinian Girl's Fight for Freedom by Dena Takruri, Ahed Tamimi
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
5.0
Before reading this, I had mainly read about the history of Palestine and the issues in Gaza. So, this book brought more information about the West Bank and other issues like life for imprisoned Palestinians and what it is like to grow up in an aparthied state. The strength necessary to endure a life like Ahed's and countless other Palestinians is so immense. Their ability to not give up hope despite constant abuse and torture speaks volumes to the resilience of the Palestinian people.
This was a beautiful and heartbreaking story that should be required reading. Palestinians are people and zionism continues to brainwash people into dehumanizing them. We must share their stories and do all we can to help end the Israeli occupation.
This was a beautiful and heartbreaking story that should be required reading. Palestinians are people and zionism continues to brainwash people into dehumanizing them. We must share their stories and do all we can to help end the Israeli occupation.
The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
3.75
I love morally gray characters and this gave me all of that in the love interest and the protagonist, however why did this have to be a colonizer romance? It didnt help that Arin was also white.
I was waiting the whole book forSylvia to reveal her true identity, and it was so satisfying at the end ! That was probably my favorite part of the whole thing.
I was waiting the whole book for
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Minor: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment
On Palestine by Ilan Pappé, Noam Chomsky
informative
sad
fast-paced
4.75
This book was informative and brought up many crucial points for understanding the struggles of the Palestinian people.
One reason, among many, that I appreciated the dialogue in this book was because of the insight that Ilan Pappé brought to the discussion. I think it is important to hear from former zionists because they can explain the mindset of the Israeli zionists from first-hand experience.
One part in particular that has stuck with me is in regards to the comparison of Palestine/Israel to South Africa. It was mentioned that Israelis don't need Palestinians the same way that white South Africans needed black South Africans, which makes this issue so much more extreme. I had not considered that, but it makes so much sense when looking at the way Israel has treated the Palestinians, especially those in Gaza.
This also helped shed light on the nature of the Israeli government by showing their continued pattern of disregarding ceasefire agreements.
It's sad that this has been going on for so long and also frustrating that the US is continuing to contribute to the Israeli apartheid by funding and supporting it. It's also disgustingly appalling to see how Israel committed and continues to commit war crimes against Palestine with no repercussions.
One reason, among many, that I appreciated the dialogue in this book was because of the insight that Ilan Pappé brought to the discussion. I think it is important to hear from former zionists because they can explain the mindset of the Israeli zionists from first-hand experience.
One part in particular that has stuck with me is in regards to the comparison of Palestine/Israel to South Africa. It was mentioned that Israelis don't need Palestinians the same way that white South Africans needed black South Africans, which makes this issue so much more extreme. I had not considered that, but it makes so much sense when looking at the way Israel has treated the Palestinians, especially those in Gaza.
This also helped shed light on the nature of the Israeli government by showing their continued pattern of disregarding ceasefire agreements.
It's sad that this has been going on for so long and also frustrating that the US is continuing to contribute to the Israeli apartheid by funding and supporting it. It's also disgustingly appalling to see how Israel committed and continues to commit war crimes against Palestine with no repercussions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Genocide, Hate crime
Moderate: Racism, Violence, War
Minor: Child death, Death, Murder
A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber
adventurous
dark
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This started out better than it ended. The ending sort of fell flat for me and felt so rushed and a bit anti-climactic. Actually, the whole book felt rushed, if I'm being completely honest. I needed more and while I'm excited for another book in the Caraval world, I'm a little disappointed by this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Death
Minor: Cursing, Torture, Death of parent