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Oona in the Arctic by Kelly DiPucchio
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Oona and her friends are visited by a lone baby seal. So Ottie and her travel to make sure this baby is reunited with its family.
The Best Kind of Mooncake by Pearl AuYeung
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
Have You Seen My Dragon? by Steve Light
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
Where Echoes Die by Courtney Gould
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I was captivated by the mystery this little town in Arizona held. It actually took an unexpected turn and I was a bit disappointed. Though I was happy for the revelation and closure the main characters received, I thought there would be more suspense/a cunning side to this story.
Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Maya and the Lord of Shadows by Rena Barron
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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
This was a fantastic ending to the Maya triology.
It was filled with mythical creatures, a rollercoaster of emotions, hope, unexpected plot twists (which gave me a scare, but you cannot give up hope) and so much more!!!
I would like to thank the assistant to Rena Barron for reaching out to me for the opportunity to read Maya and the Lord of the Shadows. This was truly a honor. I am so sorry it took me so long to compose this review. I honestly was at a tug of war between finding out how this series ends and not wanting it to end.
This series just warms my heart and is great to reread again and again.
It was filled with mythical creatures, a rollercoaster of emotions, hope, unexpected plot twists (which gave me a scare, but you cannot give up hope) and so much more!!!
I would like to thank the assistant to Rena Barron for reaching out to me for the opportunity to read Maya and the Lord of the Shadows. This was truly a honor. I am so sorry it took me so long to compose this review. I honestly was at a tug of war between finding out how this series ends and not wanting it to end.
This series just warms my heart and is great to reread again and again.
Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
This is the first book I have ever read by Octavia E. Butler and I am over the MOON happy after reading this.
The MC is a Black Vampire whom is desirable, courageous, brave, unforgettable and a refreshing character. She wakes up in a cave in excruciating pain with no memory of what happened to her nor who she is. We come to know the world through her eyes and who she is as the story progresses. Along with help from those on the way.
I did mentally clutch my metaphoric pearls (especially while driving) listening to the audiobook. This is definitely more for mature audiences. It's so difficult to express my love for this novel without dumping spoilers. Just impossible.
Found family, my favorite trope, plays a major role in Fledgling and I could 100% relisten to this again and again.
The MC is a Black Vampire whom is desirable, courageous, brave, unforgettable and a refreshing character. She wakes up in a cave in excruciating pain with no memory of what happened to her nor who she is. We come to know the world through her eyes and who she is as the story progresses. Along with help from those on the way.
I did mentally clutch my metaphoric pearls (especially while driving) listening to the audiobook. This is definitely more for mature audiences. It's so difficult to express my love for this novel without dumping spoilers. Just impossible.
Found family, my favorite trope, plays a major role in Fledgling and I could 100% relisten to this again and again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
The Smeds and the Smoos by Julia Donaldson
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A Mermaid Girl by Sana Rafi
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Canaries Among Us: A Mother's Quest to Honor her Child's Individuality in a Culture Determined to Negate It by Kayla Taylor
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
slow-paced
2.0
An individual recount of a mother protecting her children. Gives a viewpoint of discrimination that children with both visible and not visible disabilities. Kind of cringy how of the MC actions/reactions, including the long moments of hesitation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Violence, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Xenophobia