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Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar
3.75
This was a very enjoyable book.
The main issue for me was the romance which didn't really feel like a romance. From the title and synopsis it sounds like there would be a heavy focus on these girls developing relationship but in the end the development was minor. I would have liked to see more going on there and their transition from casual acquaintances to feel less rushed and out of the blue.
Anyway, it did allow more focus on family which felt much more developed and therefore much more interesting than Hani and Ishu's relationship (which is ashame since that's kind of the title and vibe of the book).
The main issue for me was the romance which didn't really feel like a romance. From the title and synopsis it sounds like there would be a heavy focus on these girls developing relationship but in the end the development was minor. I would have liked to see more going on there and their transition from casual acquaintances to feel less rushed and out of the blue.
Anyway, it did allow more focus on family which felt much more developed and therefore much more interesting than Hani and Ishu's relationship (which is ashame since that's kind of the title and vibe of the book).
You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron
4.0
This was a very solid YA horror read, with a chilling atmosphere and a plot to keep you turning every page til you get to the end of it.
There was a little something that was missing for me to give it a 5-star rating, to make it really memorable. Maybe a little more surprise? A little more development between characters? I'm not sure.
But it felt like a good book with one little bit of spark missing for me.
There was a little something that was missing for me to give it a 5-star rating, to make it really memorable. Maybe a little more surprise? A little more development between characters? I'm not sure.
But it felt like a good book with one little bit of spark missing for me.
Ana et l'Entremonde, Tome 1 by Marc Dubuisson
4.0
Ah bah oui c'était bien. Une jolie introduction à ce qui semblent être de bons personnages et un entremonde intriguant. C'est dommage que ce soit si cours, il me faut la suite de suite !
Ander and Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa
5.0
A beautiful story about love and finding a home. About casual racism and what undocumented people have to face in the US. About art and meaning.
I also loved how Ander being non binary and using they/them pronouns is never questioned. There isn't any transphobia or any kind of queerphobia for that matter. This book focuses on Ander's journey of figuring out what they want in life, and about trying to keep their boyfriend as safe as possible while knowing their future together is fragile.
It gave us the perfect dose of tough truths, horrible situations, empowering hope and strong love.
I also loved how Ander being non binary and using they/them pronouns is never questioned. There isn't any transphobia or any kind of queerphobia for that matter. This book focuses on Ander's journey of figuring out what they want in life, and about trying to keep their boyfriend as safe as possible while knowing their future together is fragile.
It gave us the perfect dose of tough truths, horrible situations, empowering hope and strong love.
Belle of the Ball by Mari Costa
4.0
This was a really good YA sapphic graphic novel where a girl gets caught between two classmates who are in a complicated relationship.
I really appreciated the story altogether, the pacing felt perfect, and the characters complicated enough to be interesting beyond the simple romance.
I would have preferred to not have characters be so mean though... It felt unnecessary and could even lead to not understanding how they could end up romantically involved.
I still found myself fully invested and appreciative of such levelled queerness in a YA graphic like this.
I really appreciated the story altogether, the pacing felt perfect, and the characters complicated enough to be interesting beyond the simple romance.
I would have preferred to not have characters be so mean though... It felt unnecessary and could even lead to not understanding how they could end up romantically involved.
I still found myself fully invested and appreciative of such levelled queerness in a YA graphic like this.
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
4.75
Well this was a pure delight. Brilliant art (nice manga inspiration in there), very funny, loveable characters and a story to warm your heart.
I must admit, living in France and loving cheese, it felt reeeally weird that everyone's names were different varieties of cheese. Its' funny but maybe a little too much for me.
I must admit, living in France and loving cheese, it felt reeeally weird that everyone's names were different varieties of cheese. Its' funny but maybe a little too much for me.
Silver Under Nightfall by Rin Chupeco
adventurous
dark
mysterious
4.75
I was hooked from early on, I got attached to the characters and the story.
The spice was also VERY GOOD 🔥
I need the second book so desperately but why do I have to wait so long???
The spice was also VERY GOOD 🔥
I need the second book so desperately but why do I have to wait so long???
The Sun and the Star by Mark Oshiro, Rick Riordan
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
It is one thing to love a book, a book series or a specific character.
It is a whole other thing to have known a character for over a decade, to have followed through the worst things imaginable, to have read about his sadness and despair and shame (again, for fifteen years!), to then have him have his own journey of acceptance and relief and joy and love.
There is no feeling better than this.
And no other book will make me feel this again. I can guarantee that.
Nico Di Angelo, you deserve all the beautiful things this book gave you.
And to all the Nicos reading this book,
It is a whole other thing to have known a character for over a decade, to have followed through the worst things imaginable, to have read about his sadness and despair and shame (again, for fifteen years!), to then have him have his own journey of acceptance and relief and joy and love.
There is no feeling better than this.
And no other book will make me feel this again. I can guarantee that.
Nico Di Angelo, you deserve all the beautiful things this book gave you.
And to all the Nicos reading this book,