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raethereviewer's reviews
860 reviews
This was a lot of fun and a book I’d give to reluctant readers. The humor and voice comes across really well. The actual meet up with the other characters doesn’t come until around the 50% mark but it’s an engaging read. I’d recommend this to 4th, 5th, and early 6th graders.
My younger cousins love this series and after reading this book, I can see why. The writing is both accessible and relatable for kids. I was someone who never fit in to one single clique growing up but was often friendly with many of my classmates. This is definitely the kind of story I would’ve gravitated toward. It’s perfect for 3rd grade and up.
I started reading the poetry of Langston Hughes in middle school and it’s what inspired me to start writing my own poetry. It was nice to pick up this collection and read some familiar pieces while also finding some new favorites. I love the rhythm Hughes imbeds into his writing.
This was so cute! I love the found family dynamics and how they grew together. The romance was so sweet but the co-parenting was really where their relationship shined.
This was so much fun! The tension was done really well and I enjoyed seeing the romance between these two blossom. It was great having a strong-willed female lead and a man who isn’t afraid of that. The banter was so good!
How is her pen still this fire over 25 years later?! Beverly Jenkins is legendary, iconic, a literary treasure. I loved how modern this felt while still being grounded in its time period. The LeVeq men and the women they love will always have my heart.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-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
I enjoyed this a lot. I think it would be a really good bridge book between MG and YA. It’s perfect for tweens and young teens making that transition into more complicated themes.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-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
I loved this concept and it was gorgeously illustrated. It really captures the complicated feelings that come with graduating and having that one last summer before your friend group splits up for college. This is one I’ll be recommending to teens.
This book reminded me so heavily of Wattpad. I can see why it’s so popular, especially with people who are just getting back into reading. The pacing was disjointed in the beginning and predictable in the second half. The bad boy/innocent girl bit is heavy handed but not the worst I’ve seen. It was an okay, easy read.
This was so heartbreaking yet fascinating. To be in the mind of this nameless character, filled only with questions, was difficult. Some of the scenes were horrifying. The way the narrator uses an objective and sometimes seemingly callous lens to view the only world she’s ever known broke me.