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147 reviews

Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-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

The God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland

dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

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

4.0

While the pace of the book is quite slow, I enjoyed the authors use of descriptive imagery. Her metaphors were a bit heavy. The first third of the story had me, I was invested in the early life of Anya. As soon as she meets Peter though the entire story came to a crashing halt. I almost didn’t finish. Thankfully the final part (although predictable) redeems itself. 

For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten
Did not finish book.

Such a slowwwww pace. Want to revisit at a later time.

Camp Midnight by Steven T. Seagle

dark funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

I really enjoyed this story. The MC is relatable and likable. I also think the illustrator makes phenomenal use of color, line, and shape to create visually interesting panels. This is a funny little read for middle grades. 

The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag

adventurous dark emotional hopeful 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

3.25

Very diverse cast of characters in this book. I enjoyed reading about Aster. The story is a thinly veiled euphemism for trans kids. I like this story, it feels fresh and unique. I would definitely like to read the rest of the books in this series. 

Neon Gods by Katee Robert
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.

Okay, so I love the potential this storyline has. I'd probably write my own fanfic/spinoff if I took the time. However the author makes several references to the MC being rich, thin, white, and conventionally attractive. Not only did this immediately turn me off, and alienate me from being able to relate to the MC, I was also bored by it. Come one! Give me some diversity, bring in some characters with various backgrounds and insights. It was very "wattpad romance" . The sexual tension felt forced. 

The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag

funny hopeful inspiring 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

Lovely little YA graphic novel. LGBT+ friendly. It's about a girl learning to accept herself for being gay. It's also a play on the traditional story of selkies/the little mermaid. Realistic illustrations of diverse characters. 

Oksi by Mari Ahokoivu

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Beautifully written, beautifully illustrated, beautiful story-telling. 

The Ransom of Mercy Carter by Caroline B. Cooney

slow-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? No

2.5

Not a bad read. It's a good historical fiction book for middle grade readers. Plot took a while to progress. The author spends a solid 40-50% of the book with them on the road back from Deerfield. Nothing particularly good or thought provoking however. 

A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.

This story was hard to get into and hard to follow. I see the potential though and would like to try a reread when I'm not in such a...romance head space.