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We Are the Scrappy Ones by Rebekah Taussig

inspiring fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I loved every single thing about this book. The artwork is gorgeous and inspirational all on its own. It has a poetic flow that is easy to read out loud, which I did practice doing. I can’t emphasize enough how important representation is and I am in awe of the work Rebekah Taussig and Kirbi Fagan put in to this story. I am already planning out who I’ll be buying a copy for- including my nieces and nephews, some friends who are expecting, and some friends who are teachers. 
Thank you to NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group for this copy to read and review. 

Sit, Cinderella, Sit: A Mostly True Memoir by Lisa Cheek

slow-paced

2.0

This memoir had an interesting story. Lisa Cheek has such a unique experience working as an editor on a Chinese film. The memoir touched on many topics such as sexism and ageism towards women in the film industry and pushing back against that bias. I felt like the writing style was under developed which is a large factor in my rating. But, I can tell that Lisa Cheek has a lifetime of stories worth writing about. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for gifting me this copy to read and review.

Phases: Poems by Tramaine Suubi

emotional inspiring

3.0

Phases is a beautiful debut poetry collection. The poems are approachable and easy to read, especially for readers new to poetry, while being lyrical and thought provoking. I really enjoyed the artful way the poems were categorized by the phases of the moon- giving the collection its name. It felt like the natural progression of a story. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Amistad for supplying me with an advanced reader copy of Phases by Tramaine Suubi.

Thief of Colours by Stephen Sinclair
Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.

I did decide to DNF this book at 36%. This was at the scene of the kids trying to look up a woman’s dress. I think it was completely unnecessary for the plot and there were other ways to reveal the villains. I like the concept of the book but I felt like some of the scenes and innuendos were not appropriate for the target audience. 

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for supplying me with an advanced reader copy of Thief of Colours. 

A Court of Mist and Fury (2 of 2) by Sarah J. Maas

5.0

A Court of Mist and Fury (1 of 2) by Sarah J. Maas

5.0

It Wasn't Easy to Reach You by Daniel Meltz

2.0

There were a handful of strong poems, but overall the anthology was hard to follow. 

Tags: LGBT+ and OwnVoices 

Thank you to NetGalley and Mindbuck Media for supplying me an advanced reader copy of It Wasn’t Easy to Reach You. 

The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

Burn After Reading by Jessica Ciencin Henriquez

emotional fast-paced

3.5

Burn After Reading explores topics of relationships, motherhood, grief, and self discovery. I enjoyed the use of erasure poetry. It emphasized important ideas and even changed the meaning of the poems. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Rev Publishing for supplying me with an advanced reader copy of Burn After Reading.