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A Higher Call: An Incredible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of World War II by Adam Makos, Larry Alexander
emotional
inspiring
reflective
5.0
AUDREY'S ONE-SENTENCE BOOK REVIEWS
I love nonfiction books where the author goes through their own character arc over the course of their research. (Shoutout to Mary, my most loyal library patron, who recommended this to me)
I love nonfiction books where the author goes through their own character arc over the course of their research. (Shoutout to Mary, my most loyal library patron, who recommended this to me)
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
AUDREY'S ONE-SENTENCE BOOK REVIEWS
"I know what you are"
"say it. out loud."
"metaphor for the demoralizing effect of colonial oppression"
"I know what you are"
"say it. out loud."
"metaphor for the demoralizing effect of colonial oppression"
A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
5.0
AUDREY'S ONE-SENTENCE BOOK REVIEWS
see, THIS is "romantasy" to me; not following one particular relationship between two people, but an entire magical universe suffused with healing and love in all forms
see, THIS is "romantasy" to me; not following one particular relationship between two people, but an entire magical universe suffused with healing and love in all forms
Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
3.5
AUDREY'S ONE-SENTENCE BOOK REVIEWS
I found the anachronistic turns of phrase and anthropological/scientific knowledge to be extremely distracting, but keep in mind, I'm the most annoying and least fun person you know.
(clarifying note: I don't mind historical inaccuracy, but "modern when it's convenient for the characters and medieval when it's convenient for the story" doesn't work for me)
I found the anachronistic turns of phrase and anthropological/scientific knowledge to be extremely distracting, but keep in mind, I'm the most annoying and least fun person you know.
(clarifying note: I don't mind historical inaccuracy, but "modern when it's convenient for the characters and medieval when it's convenient for the story" doesn't work for me)
Girl Juice by Benji Nate
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
AUDREY'S ONE-SENTENCE BOOK REVIEWS
I think the secret to success is being extremely silly, while also being the same amount true & honest & sincere. Also I just had 4 glasses of Prosecco
I think the secret to success is being extremely silly, while also being the same amount true & honest & sincere. Also I just had 4 glasses of Prosecco
Red Side Story by Jasper Fforde
adventurous
funny
mysterious
5.0
AUDREY'S ONE-SENTENCE BOOK REVIEWS
I have been waiting for this sequel since the release of the first book in my freshman year of high school, but the suspense & plot twists gave me the same visceral delighted shock like no time had passed at all.
I have been waiting for this sequel since the release of the first book in my freshman year of high school, but the suspense & plot twists gave me the same visceral delighted shock like no time had passed at all.
Murder at Rocky Point Park: Tragedy in Rhode Island's Summer Paradise by Kelly Sullivan Pezza
1.0
AUDREY'S ONE-SENTENCE BOOK REVIEWS
The order in which this information was relayed baffled me. And I'm not talking about "the narrative failed to build suspense effectively," I'm talking about "this person's role in the story happened in chapter 4, but their background and physical description were only brought up in chapter 10"
The order in which this information was relayed baffled me. And I'm not talking about "the narrative failed to build suspense effectively," I'm talking about "this person's role in the story happened in chapter 4, but their background and physical description were only brought up in chapter 10"
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
emotional
reflective
relaxing
4.0
AUDREY'S ONE-SENTENCE BOOK REVIEWS
Lara: I'm sorry, Duke, but I could never love you as much as I love the rural Michigan cherry farm I visited once in my 20s
Duke: Honestly? Same
Lara: I'm sorry, Duke, but I could never love you as much as I love the rural Michigan cherry farm I visited once in my 20s
Duke: Honestly? Same