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Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison by Shaka Senghor
3.0
This is not my typically genre or topic, but I was encouraged by the PopSugar challenge to read this for both librarian recommended and written by someone who was incarcerated.
Overall, it follows a lot of what we already know - overpopulated prison systems, racist society, and power trips. It was interesting to see it from an actual convict's point of view though.
Overall, it follows a lot of what we already know - overpopulated prison systems, racist society, and power trips. It was interesting to see it from an actual convict's point of view though.
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0
Bonded Fate by Beck Michaels
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
An excellent book 2 of a series. It gives me good D&D campaign vibes!
Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel by Val Emmich
3.5
Full transparency: I only picked this up because it's a musical, so it fulfills a reading prompt. Plus I want to see the musical because I love the music.
A very good storyline, although I definitely rolled my eyes a few times at Evan Hansen. A good reminder that you aren't alone, even if you feel that way.
A very good storyline, although I definitely rolled my eyes a few times at Evan Hansen. A good reminder that you aren't alone, even if you feel that way.
Of Moons and Monsters by Willow Hadley
4.0
Did I pick this up for the cover? Yes.
Did I think it was magic and witches? Yes.
Was I wrong? Technically, yes.
This follows Isla as she is kidnapped and transported to a new realm to be a special someone for their guardians. Definitely some spice but I've read spicier.
Book 1 of a duology
Did I think it was magic and witches? Yes.
Was I wrong? Technically, yes.
This follows Isla as she is kidnapped and transported to a new realm to be a special someone for their guardians. Definitely some spice but I've read spicier.
Book 1 of a duology
The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A Memoir of Friendship, Loyalty, and War by J.T. Molloy, John "Chick" Donohue
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
It's a DNF for me. Between it being a topic I have zero interest in, a memoir, and just...not good, lots of reasons I'm passing on this one.