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adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
emotional
funny
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reflective
fast-paced
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A mix
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Complicated
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Yes
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Complicated
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
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Yes
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Injury/Injury detail
informative
fast-paced
Critical Thinking at the Forefront of the AI Revolution: A User’s Guide by Urbi Ghosh explores how artificial intelligence, or AI, can and will be utilized in educational settings in the near future. Readers learn that upcoming developments in the field of education will largely depend on generative AI — that is, artificial intelligence capable of creating new content based on learned patterns. Numerous educational AI programs are already available to the general public, and as a college English major and history minor, my interest was particularly piqued when I read about those Ghosh believes are especially friendly to the humanities. She really drew me in, for example, when she described Claude 3.5 Sonnet, which “excels in providing nuanced, context-aware responses while maintaining a strong focus on safety and ethics.” I was also highly impressed with the section of the book which recommends specific AI programs to educators based on their current access to certain classroom materials. To summarize, while I am admittedly more wary of AI than Ghosh is, I think she made an excellent case for its use in educational settings in the near future.
emotional
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Grief
Minor: Death of parent
informative
fast-paced
Rich Teen Rich Life is a highly informative and eye-opening read. The book was obviously written with teens in mind — indeed, readers learn within the text that 54 percent of teens feel unprepared to tackle financial challenges, and a whopping eighty percent of teens already feel the effects of financial stress. Nonetheless, I learned a tremendous amount of useful new information while perusing this book. It is divided into digestible chapters and sections which define key terms and discuss crucial concepts; readers learn what financial literacy and money mindset are; discover the pros and cons of using cash, card, or even cryptocurrency; and more. I was further impressed by the authors’ moderate use of slang terms such as FOMO (fear of missing out) to better communicate with their target audience. This is a must-read for a teen or anyone else seeking to improve his or her basic financial literacy. As Jackie Joyner-Kersee is quoted in the text, “It’s better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret.”
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The captivating novel Two Dead Billionaires by Luke Patrick Sheldon opens with a crime scene which is exceptional for two reasons: it is outlandishly grisly, and it features what will be the first murder to be investigated in the nation of Iceland in over three years. The no-nonsense Hekla Rafney Fritzdóttir leads the case, and her best hope of solving the accompanying mystery is by working with August, the timidly eccentric ex-boyfriend of the woman who is quickly established as the primary suspect. This story, often reminiscent of the Lisbeth Salander series, is fast-paced and absolutely captivating (and hard to discuss in detail without giving spoilers). Unlike most thriller writers, Sheldon’s greatest strength as an author lies not in his plot formation but in his character development. Hekla, for example, appears to be at least loosely based on Mariska’s Hargitay’s Olivia Benson from Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, and she is one of the most admirable and well-rounded literary figures I have encountered in years. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, and I can’t wait to see more of Sheldon’s work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Murder
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
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A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Unaccounted For by Chelsea Blyss is the adorable new workplace romantic comedy I didn’t know I needed. In the opening scenes, readers are introduced to Maryn and Gabe, coworkers at an accounting firm who share both a cubicle and a steady stream of flirtatiously snarky banter. When Maryn is unceremoniously fired after pointing out a glaring discrepancy in a well-known client’s account, Gabe comes to her defense, quitting his job and asking her to be his partner at the new firm he is starting.
While it is a true romantic comedy, this novel includes a genuine mystery which kept me guessing and blended seamlessly with the primary plot. While I’m not always a fan of the miscommunication trope, Blyss makes it a joy to see through to the end. The banter is fantastic, and the characters are exceptionally well-developed. The criminal scenes were a little corny at times, but there was nothing seriously cringeworthy. Unaccounted For is a nearly flawless read from a debut author who will be an auto-buy for me in the future.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent