littleredmacks's reviews
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The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective fast-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

I can honestly say this was a top read for me this year and I’m so glad I picked it up. 

Tears in the Water by Margherita Scialla
Did not finish book. Stopped at 8%.

This was a bit younger of a feel than what I wanted. 

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Amelia Nagoski, Emily Nagoski

Meh. I was hoping to get more out of it this read through, but I don't feel like I did. 

Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall

A must read 

The Phoenix Keeper by S.A. MacLean

• 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

4.0

This was a COZY (emphasis on cozy) fantasy. It was such a cute sapphic romance and I adored every animal they took care of. I will say there was a moment where it dragged near the end before all the action hit. However, I did love this story and the character development. 

Christmas in Spite of You by K.C. Mills

3.0

Love in Winter Wonderland by Abiola Bello

3.0

ADHD Is Awesome: A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD by Penn Holderness, Kim Holderness

This was okay. Some things fit and others didn't which is to be expected. 

Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen

4.0

I will say the writing style won't be for everyone, but the story was amazing. 

Clever Girl: Jurassic Park by Hannah McGregor

I will be reading this again at some point. This was perfection.  

“Maybe it isn’t the chaos we need to fear. It’s the violence of what we do to pretend we have everything under control.”