meginhumboldt's reviews
138 reviews

Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke

reflective medium-paced

5.0

Many poignant points, beautifully articulated 

All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for Boundless Living by Morgan Harper Nichols

inspiring slow-paced

5.0

A perfect morning poetry book

Skyshade by Alex Aster

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Such mixed feelings for this ya read - the 2nd book captured me the most. But I didn't know the series didn't end here ?!?! It felt adventurous but a little all over the place with where the plot was going and I feel like she kept making royally stupid decisions which drives me crazy in a main character. However if you want a lil escape fantasy romance, it's a fun world to be in albeit not as enrapturing as other ones.

also why is there still a love triangle going on !!! I hate a love triangle and I thought we would be done. GIRL PICK ONE.

The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.0

Fascinating world and exploration of power dynamics/history/inequities. Excited to see how the series plays out 

Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

Loved the perspective of this book. Highly recommend 

Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships by Danielle B. Jackson

informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

Really helps articulate how to navigate things with friendships

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.0

Loved this one, especially Ridoc. Less action packed than the first two, but an enjoyable journey and building of this greater puzzle of what will happen.

Design for Belonging: How to Build Inclusion and Collaboration in Your Communities (Stanford d.school Library) by Susie Wise, Stanford d.school

informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

Invites readers to take steps in belonging; appreciate the tangible steps written out

Nightbane by Alex Aster

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.75

Liked it much better than the first book. But the whole love triangle thing is driving me crazy

You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith

reflective medium-paced

4.5

Beautifully written memoir. Loved how she words experiences. Felt just a big dragged on, otherwise it was a sweet, sad, poignant surprise of a book to read.