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Dog Days by Jeff Kinney

3.75

Iconic Greg being an iconic bitch. He deserves to have his ass handed to him. He is true about the wild part of having a dog cuddle up to you after its been outside, but honestly LET THE DOG UNDER THE BLANKETS

Friendly Face by Scott Cawthon, Andrea Waggener

2.5

The stories in these books almost feel like they're just running out of ideas, not saying that they were the best to begin with but they're getting worse and worse and are no longer standing out. They are predictable within a few minutes of each story, then you're just having to wait it out and get drug along.

The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney

3.75

Bitch boy Greg is back at it again. Still have been loving rereading these books, they've been a good simple reread and its great to be making fun of the main character for how horrible of a person he is

Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney

4.5

ICONIC
I will say I am very biased as this is my favorite of all of the books, the movie is one of my top 10 of all time. And Rodrick changed so much of who I am. I always actually wanted an older brother like him, yeah he's an asshole at times, but honestly Greg fucking DESERVES IT. 
It's nice to be reading something so just simple,  mindless, but still silly and fun all the same.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

There's something fun about coming back and rereading a series I used to adore as a kid. And the biggest thing to note: GREG IS A LITTLE BITCH BOY. OH MY GOD IS THAT GUY AN ASSHOLE. 
I ALWAYS KNEW HE WAS BUT HOLY SHIT HE IS HORRIBLE.
Still a fun read though, but oh my god lets talk about such a horrible person

The Puppet Carver by Elley Cooper, Scott Cawthon

2.75

Weakest book easily. Nothing really kept me interested and they went a lot faster than normal, so just felt like they were all rushed

The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan

3.75

This has honestly been my least favorite of the series so far, however that doesn't change that it's a good quality book.

Gumdrop Angel by Scott Cawthon, Andrea Waggener

3.0

There are very few of these books where I feel like the main character doesn't deserve what happened to them, but this one seemed to have that. But this one especially really had a few stories where it just felt like it was coming to attack the main characters for no real reason. The rest at least have the vibe of a "and they live (or well--) to regret it".

The Cliffs by Elley Cooper, Scott Cawthon, Andrea Waggener

3.0

I really didn't like the way the first story went, it was just a weird take on actual mental health issues. The rest of the stories were alright though, I ended up really liking the one about science; it had a good twist at the end I really ended up enjoying

Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.75

The boys are growing up, they're learning about themselves and each other and healing. Their lives are about to change, but they're handling it in the way everyone wishes they could have at their age. It's the perfect next step for Nick and Charlie