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Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I wish I had realized I'd read this author's previous book, Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead. If I had, I definitely would not have picked this up.
Interesting Facts About Space is a contemporary fiction written in first person and is a chaotic stream of consciousness about Enid's observations, interactions and trauma. Enid is a lesbian and has ASD, PTSD, a complicated relationship with her family and a paranoia of bald men. The chapters were incredibly long and filled with tons of often disjointed vignettes.
I have no doubt that others who see the world as Enid does, find her relatable. Was the story quirky and funny? It had it's moments, sure. But overall my ADHD did not find this to be a fun reading experience.
Interesting Facts About Space is a contemporary fiction written in first person and is a chaotic stream of consciousness about Enid's observations, interactions and trauma. Enid is a lesbian and has ASD, PTSD, a complicated relationship with her family and a paranoia of bald men. The chapters were incredibly long and filled with tons of often disjointed vignettes.
I have no doubt that others who see the world as Enid does, find her relatable. Was the story quirky and funny? It had it's moments, sure. But overall my ADHD did not find this to be a fun reading experience.
The Marriage Act by John Marrs
dark
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
This felt like a hop and skip from where we're already at, which is what made it so unsettling.
I will continue to read John Marrs books. I think he does multiple perspectives really well.
I will continue to read John Marrs books. I think he does multiple perspectives really well.
The Girl, the Ring, and the Baseball Bat by Camille Gomera-Tavarez
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warning: Grief, violence, death of a love one, domestic abuse, institutional racism, and homophobia.
This is a YA, LGBTQ, Afro-Latinx Contemporary story that follows three teenagers living in New Jersey and is told in alternating first person perspectives.
I really enjoyed this story and loved the way Spanish was incorporated into the book. Each character tackled a unique set of challenges but relied on the friendship and family in their small group.
I’d like to thank Hear Our Voices book tours and also Levine Quierido for sending me The Girl, The Ring and The Baseball Bat by Camille Gomera-Tavarez, which is described as a magical, hilarious and whip smart Outsiders for the modern day. This is my honest review.
For additional thoughts, check out my video review.
This is a YA, LGBTQ, Afro-Latinx Contemporary story that follows three teenagers living in New Jersey and is told in alternating first person perspectives.
I really enjoyed this story and loved the way Spanish was incorporated into the book. Each character tackled a unique set of challenges but relied on the friendship and family in their small group.
I’d like to thank Hear Our Voices book tours and also Levine Quierido for sending me The Girl, The Ring and The Baseball Bat by Camille Gomera-Tavarez, which is described as a magical, hilarious and whip smart Outsiders for the modern day. This is my honest review.
For additional thoughts, check out my video review.
Iris Kelly Doesn't Date by Ashley Herring Blake
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-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