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A Scarf for Keiko by Ann Malaspina
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Literally took me four minutes to read on the Libby app. Seems to have been well researched in regards to Japanese internment camps following Pearl Harbour. The discrimination shown in this tiny book genuinely made me emotional. Slightly wish they had explored what life was like in the internment camps but perhaps that may not be the right move for a children's book. Overall, a quick, great read all round.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Vol. 3: Squirrel, You Really Got Me Now by Erica Henderson, Ryan North
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Two scenes literally made me LOL
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Really nostalgic experience. I loved the film growing up (I don't think it gets talked about enough), so reading this just reminded me of so much of the stuff that happened. I will say, for a book that included facts about insects and tried to disprove false information, having a maneating rhino... like okay??????? Nevertheless, it was a nice quick read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Physical abuse
Use of the word 'midget'
100 Nasty Women of History by Hannah Jewell
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
4.0
I really enjoyed learning about lots of awesome women from the past - it's kind of my jam.
As the book was like multiple little profiles one after another, sometimes it did feel a little slow going.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed the experience.
As the book was like multiple little profiles one after another, sometimes it did feel a little slow going.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed the experience.
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
4.0
More like a 4.75.
I really enjoyed this book; not as much as Eleanor and Park (I bawled over that book). I feel like I mainly connected to this book when *slight spoilers* the relationship began - sorry if that makes me basic, but reading about Cath and Levi made me happy - more than the fan fiction and stuff.
Nonetheless, I connected to the characters and enjoyed it a lot.
I really enjoyed this book; not as much as Eleanor and Park (I bawled over that book). I feel like I mainly connected to this book when *slight spoilers* the relationship began - sorry if that makes me basic, but reading about Cath and Levi made me happy - more than the fan fiction and stuff.
Nonetheless, I connected to the characters and enjoyed it a lot.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay by J.K. Rowling
3.0
A good accompaniment to the film but I wouldn’t really read it without having first seen the film.
Almost Midnight by Rainbow Rowell
4.0
Considering the fact that each of the two stories are only around 50 pages long, Rowell still managed to create cute, funny stories where I was invested in the characters and their storylines; as well as wishing I could know more after they had ended.
The second story, personally was my favourite, but that probably because I had an instant connection with the protagonist: a love of Star Wars. Nevertheless, both were engaging, cutesy contemporary shorts.
Also, both the illustrations and book cover are STUNNING.
The second story, personally was my favourite, but that probably because I had an instant connection with the protagonist: a love of Star Wars. Nevertheless, both were engaging, cutesy contemporary shorts.
Also, both the illustrations and book cover are STUNNING.
London Belongs to Me by Jacquelyn Middleton
3.0
London Belongs To Me
Pros
- Fandom related content
- Cute romance (though did feel the tiniest bit forced to me at times). Cute nonetheless.
- Character development of protagonist, Alex, and her friend group, family (we had enough information to go off of).
- All the details of London (ie the theatres, knowledge of train stations etc) - was well researched
- Liked the hints of feminism throughout; especially the in-depth knowledge of the suffrage movement
Cons
- For some weird reason this book kept giving me anxiety when the protagonist and antagonist would go up against each other, and for such a pathetic reason - clearly my mind nor my body likes girl vs girl - this also kind of contradicted the vibes of feminism that I feel the author was trying to create by having the antagonist be so possessive and ready to fight other girls for ‘her man’.
- Also, some of the characters actions and speech just felt a bit unnatural to me (Alex is American and I English so maybe it just felt cringey to me for that reason).
Overall, 3 stars. Was fun but obviously, like the protagonist, Im not a fan of having anxiety induced upon me.
Pros
- Fandom related content
- Cute romance (though did feel the tiniest bit forced to me at times). Cute nonetheless.
- Character development of protagonist, Alex, and her friend group, family (we had enough information to go off of).
- All the details of London (ie the theatres, knowledge of train stations etc) - was well researched
- Liked the hints of feminism throughout; especially the in-depth knowledge of the suffrage movement
Cons
- For some weird reason this book kept giving me anxiety when the protagonist and antagonist would go up against each other, and for such a pathetic reason - clearly my mind nor my body likes girl vs girl - this also kind of contradicted the vibes of feminism that I feel the author was trying to create by having the antagonist be so possessive and ready to fight other girls for ‘her man’.
- Also, some of the characters actions and speech just felt a bit unnatural to me (Alex is American and I English so maybe it just felt cringey to me for that reason).
Overall, 3 stars. Was fun but obviously, like the protagonist, Im not a fan of having anxiety induced upon me.