casieb's reviews
157 reviews

In Other Rooms, Other Wonders by Daniyal Mueenuddin, Daniyal Mueenuddin

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy by Angie Thomas

adventurous funny inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Loved this book. A page turner I couldn't put down. action packed with historical elements makes this book phenomenonal. ends with a satisfying conclusion but there will be another book so we don't get all the answers. Highly recommend to kids and grownups!

Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe

dark emotional informative sad medium-paced

5.0

A Good Kind of Trouble by Lisa Moore Ramée

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Tumble by Celia C. Pérez

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

4.0

The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness by Sy Montgomery

informative reflective medium-paced

3.5

When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller

adventurous emotional mysterious sad 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

This book was beautiful. I loved every second. This book is intended for ages 9-12 but I am a adult and would recommend this to everyone. The characters, the stories, the emotions had me unwilling to put this down until I finished it. Beautiful story!

Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks by Jason Reynolds

emotional funny 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

Ghost by Jason Reynolds

emotional funny 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

4.5

From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks

adventurous challenging hopeful informative reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5