esmathteacher's reviews
75 reviews

Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. Sutanto

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

This was a fun read! You definitely have to read the 1st book, Dial A for Aunties, to know what’s going on. I enjoyed the characters and appreciate how the author manages to keep the story feeling light even in the most dramatic moments. Similar to the last book, the ending fizzled out a little but I still enjoyed the read because I had grown to love Meddy & her family already!

Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon Price

emotional informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

Every single person should read this book. I have more to say but no words, just emotions. Please read this book, it will change your life and every autistic person (diagnosed or otherwise) will have a better experience around you. 

Street Data: A Next-Generation Model for Equity, Pedagogy, and School Transformation by Jamila Dugan, Shane Safir

hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

Lux: The New Girl #1 by Ashley Woodfolk

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

Great YA book that’s short and interesting. Would recommend it to my students 

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
Did not finish book. Stopped at 55%.

I tried but I was more excited to read other books so I decided to just drop it and read things I cared about rather than trying to get into canon for no reason. 

Don't Date Rosa Santos by Nina Moreno

emotional lighthearted relaxing 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

2.5

It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey

medium-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

River Woman, River Demon by Jennifer Givhan

adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

5.0

Ahhh I LOVED this book. The story is so engaging and I was really thinking about how the pieces connected the entire time. I love reading mystery novels like this where I’m trying to solve the puzzle as I read. When the story began coming together I literally yelled in excitement. I’ll be purchasing a copy for myself and several friends as well. Highly recommend this book!!

Ratchetdemic by Christopher Emdin

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I absolutely LOVED this book. If I hadn’t needed to work, I would’ve finished it in one sitting. Although there is a lack of diversity in any way beyond man & woman, the story is enticing and compelling. It is well written, moving, and a really cool new story about the experiences of women prior to women’s suffrage. One of my favorite reads of 2022!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Rape, and Sexism

Minor: Ableism