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You will fall in love by Hinako Takanaga
2.0
I remember liking this a lot more a couple of years back...what happened?
Ok, the biggest issue was Haru having sex with a minor. It addresses that Tsukasa acts immaturely because of his age... Which doesn't help the whole sleeping with your student thing. Reading this makes me question my past reading choices. Maybe I should try re-reading more often.
The characters were shallow, after 4 years of being in love and quitting archery because of it you would think Haru would put up more of a fight for Reiichiro..
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Ok, the biggest issue was Haru having sex with a minor. It addresses that Tsukasa acts immaturely because of his age... Which doesn't help the whole sleeping with your student thing. Reading this makes me question my past reading choices. Maybe I should try re-reading more often.
The characters were shallow, after 4 years of being in love and quitting archery because of it you would think Haru would put up more of a fight for Reiichiro..
Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman
2.0
Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman was, I'm not going to lie a letdown, but I think I was expecting more from this Young Adult, Graphic Novel then is fair.
Charlies and Nicks interactions felt forced, but maybe it was just the young love that I'm out of touch with. The connection they had with their family felt real but only on the surface.
I loved the topic of Charlies eating disorder because there really are almost no discussions with men having eating disorder especially anorexia and am hoping this is the door being open to the topic since Heartstoppers is such a popular series. I didn't like how the subject was there, but the discussion was minuscule. Overall, this book fits well in to the Heartstopper series.
Can we talk about the art! It is absolutely my favorite thing in this series. So simple with a questionably specific color palette and yet it's gorgeous!
Charlies and Nicks interactions felt forced, but maybe it was just the young love that I'm out of touch with. The connection they had with their family felt real but only on the surface.
I loved the topic of Charlies eating disorder because there really are almost no discussions with men having eating disorder especially anorexia and am hoping this is the door being open to the topic since Heartstoppers is such a popular series. I didn't like how the subject was there, but the discussion was minuscule. Overall, this book fits well in to the Heartstopper series.
Can we talk about the art! It is absolutely my favorite thing in this series. So simple with a questionably specific color palette and yet it's gorgeous!
Finding Jake by Bryan Reardon
5.0
What a fantastic read! Simon is a stay-at-home dad who is devastated by accusations that his town has about his son’s involvement over the towns local high school shooting.
I wasn’t sure about the story, and it took time for me to become interested but when I did, I got so invested in the characters I was heartbroken by the end. I didn’t always agree with Simon or his wife and their relationship was lacking to say the least but that just makes it more realistic. If your someone who enjoys heart wrenching stories and doesn’t mind the subject of school shootings, I would recommend this story.
I wasn’t sure about the story, and it took time for me to become interested but when I did, I got so invested in the characters I was heartbroken by the end. I didn’t always agree with Simon or his wife and their relationship was lacking to say the least but that just makes it more realistic. If your someone who enjoys heart wrenching stories and doesn’t mind the subject of school shootings, I would recommend this story.
The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
5.0
Rowan Caine is awaiting trial for a child's murder. The story is told by her view about what happened. Starting with her taking a nanny position in the Scottish highlands for the Elincourt family living at the Heatherbrae House. She quickly learns nothing as it seems and experiences reasons why the previous nannies might have quit.
I've never read a book like this. It kept me “on the edge of my seat” so to speak really, just shaking in my bed as a listen to the audiobook. AND THE ENDING, THE ENDING! Bottom line is the book creeped me out and had my heart pounding! If you aren’t used to reading horror stories, then this might be the book for you.
I've never read a book like this. It kept me “on the edge of my seat” so to speak really, just shaking in my bed as a listen to the audiobook. AND THE ENDING, THE ENDING! Bottom line is the book creeped me out and had my heart pounding! If you aren’t used to reading horror stories, then this might be the book for you.
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I doubt the little girl would have had her life ruined. I mean if she’s willing to keep a secret for the rest of her life they could have come up with a better story.
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
4.0
Coraline Jones family moves from her hometown to the Pink Palace Apartments where she feels board, ignored and alone. When exploring she finds a hidden passage in the parlor here, she finds wondrous things but not all is as it seems.
This read has dark childish vibes that you wouldn’t usually find in a child’s story. I’m a fan of the movie, so I was a bit disappointed not to see some of the same characters, but I’m happily surprised to find I enjoyed both equally. Coraline is a kid’s book, but it’s styled for everyone.
This read has dark childish vibes that you wouldn’t usually find in a child’s story. I’m a fan of the movie, so I was a bit disappointed not to see some of the same characters, but I’m happily surprised to find I enjoyed both equally.
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I found it so chilling the Other Mother needed promising to sow buttons into her eyes.
Shelter from the Storm by Kate Sherwood
3.0
Grif is a mercenary who has given up on life and is determined to go into the winter mountains hoping to end it all... Kiernan is on an important mission to deliver a message however he finds Grif on the verge of death and is derailed from his mission in hopes to save Grief’s life. However, Grif never asked to be saved.
I liked this story, but it just doesn’t go anywhere, and it needed more world-building. For most of the story, I didn't care enough for Grif, and it wasn't that he was a brute, his character just felt washed out by the end I warmed up to him but not enough to feel invested. This is a historical/fantasy slow survival story.
I liked this story, but it just doesn’t go anywhere, and it needed more world-building. For most of the story, I didn't care enough for Grif, and it wasn't that he was a brute, his character just felt washed out by the end I warmed up to him but not enough to feel invested. This is a historical/fantasy slow survival story.