krystal_bythebook's reviews
439 reviews

Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb

challenging emotional tense

4.0

7.14.2024 - This is one of the ones where Eve is less than likeable because she leans so heavily into rules and procedures. Juxtapose by this case, tough too because the conclusion is so nebulous. The writing as always is superb.

Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law by Richard Rothstein, Leah Rothstein

4.0

7.7.2024 - A very interesting and informative book. Offers challenges and solutions. 

Lore Olympus: Volume Three by Rachel Smythe

adventurous

4.0

7.7.2024 - A fun read. Mostly light and sweet. I'm interested in how we get to the end. The other characters are intriguing too!

Spy x Family, Vol. 1 by Tatsuya Endo

adventurous

3.0

4.30.2024 - Good opening to a series. I'm intrigued. 

Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Brittney Cooper

challenging informative

3.0

4.11.2024 - An interesting read. Sometimes it was a very informative and others it seemed she was extrapolating her own experiences and reactions to those experience  as widespread and universal and I would disagree with that. I also thought some of her critiques were unnecessary. 

Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston

adventurous challenging emotional

4.0

4.7.2023 - This was more an adventure than a character story. Still fun. I have so many questions!!! The cliffhanger is tough!

Something More by Jackie Khalilieh

emotional lighthearted

3.0

4.5.2024 - A fun, light read. I enjoyed it, though it was a bit too angst for me.

Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community by Joy Harden Bradford

challenging inspiring

4.0

3.31.2024 - Great new ways of thinking about sisterhood, how to cultivate it and how to find it.

Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar

adventurous challenging emotional

4.0

3.29.2024 - A sweet romance with grumpy/sunshine characters who are trying to find how they fit in their worlds. Q

Thankless in Death by J.D. Robb

adventurous challenging dark emotional

4.0

3.24.2024 - This was a good story. It was more plodding and less action than others, but we got to know the victims a lot in this one. The family stuff was great.