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The Summer I Ate the Rich by Maritza Moulite, Maika Moulite

challenging dark informative mysterious reflective slow-paced

3.0

This was not at all what I expected. I was so excited when I got the ARC for it but unfortunately it fell flat for me. I liked the Sci fi and history aspects of it. You learn a lot about Haitian history and culture. 
I understand the intention of the book, the focus of the health system and insurance. Their neglect of those in need. But nothing really happened and I was looking for more to happen; more showing then telling. 

Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray
Did not finish book. Stopped at 55%.

I didn't like that the affair was the main focus of this book.

The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

This was a amazing read. This was my first read by Tiffany Jackson and I really loved how she put her own little twist to Carrie. I was jumping back and forth from reading it and listening to the audio. I ended up putting down ebook and just listened to it because the audio was just that good. There are so many narrators and they all did an amazing job. 
The Weight of Blood tackles a lot of issues of racism and what people will do to survive this, sometimes cruel, world. There is conversation about blackness. I find this nuance conversation is talked about A LOT. I like that there are challenging conversations in this book between some of the characters.

Verity and the Forbidden Suitor by J.J. McAvoy

5.0

All His Pretty Girls by Charly Cox

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

4.75

Aphrodite and the Duke by J.J. McAvoy

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

Filthy Rich Fae by Geneva Lee

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

I was strictly here for the plot. The plot was good, but the romance fell flat for me. I found the dialog between them was cheesy. I found myself scrunching my face up 😅. The faes in this book are basically like the mafia. They're all a little wild and crazy. I found myself trying to figure out wth I was reading. Their little world and laws were just crazy to me. Lol
Cate's brother has gotten himself into trouble with a man who basically owns the town. He's a filthy rich fae. She makes a deal with him to help save her brother. 
The writing was easy to follow and flowed well. The ending got really good and left with a cliffhanger. Now I have to pick up book two.

Cage of Dreams by Rebecca Schaeffer

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

3.0

City of Nightmares by Rebecca Schaeffer

adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0