hannahberg's reviews
33 reviews

Skye Falling by Mia McKenzie

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful 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

4.25

I absolutely love the dynamic between Skye and Vicky. Relationships like that are some of the best in life.

Whoever You Are, Honey by Olivia Gatwood

adventurous challenging emotional reflective

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

4.0

This was a wonderful read. It was both fun and thoughtful. I highlighted many quotes throughout that I felt a deep connection to. I honestly was not expecting what was going on with Lena at the end of the book.  Also just love relationships with young queer people and old people.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for providing me with a advanced copy to read and give my honest thoughts on!

The Broken Lines of Us by Shia Woods

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

4.25

This was a enjoyable read. The balance of plot and intimacy was very well done. I enjoyed getting a look into Charlies mind and found her thought patterns relatable. I wish it didn't have to end, I would love to real a continuation of their lives.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books, inc. for providing me with a advanced copy to read and give my honest thoughts on!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia and Death of parent

Housemates by Emma Copley Eisenberg

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective medium-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

3.25

This book was entertaining and engaging. I wish we had more time with the older woman. I also had no idea it was loosely based off a real person until after reading the acknowledgements. Overall I enjoyed it but I don't feel the description is accurate to the book. I also love books that take place in communal housing and the unique interactions that come along with that.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for providing me with a advanced copy to read and give my honest thoughts on!

Strega by Johanne Lykke Holm

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

• 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? No

2.75

I enjoyed the first part. The second half felt completely different and confusing. Didn't feel drawn to read it, felt like it took forever.

Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter

slow-paced

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

2.5

The cover is to good for the book.

There's Going to Be Trouble by Jen Silverman

adventurous challenging fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book was overall enjoyable. I think the relationships were very well written and I enjoyed the parallels between the storylines. Jen Silvermans novel "We Play Ourselves" is one of my all time favorite books and although this didn't quite live up to it I will continue to read everything they write!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for providing me with a advanced copy to read and give my honest thoughts on!

Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

Emily Austin crawls inside my brain. This book is incredible

Something About Her by Clementine Taylor

adventurous emotional reflective

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

4.5

From the very start of this book I was captivated by the writing. This book felt comforting while also realistically dealing with hardships. The descriptions of anxiety were some that stood out to me. I won't like I don't quite know how to feel about the ending, that being said I can't stop thinking about it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for providing me with a advanced copy to read and give my honest thoughts on!

How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imbler

emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

this book made me fall deeper in love with the ocean, and gave me a growing love for marine biology