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27 reviews

On the Come Up by Angie Thomas

emotional informative reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

Stella by Starlight by Sharon M. Draper
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.

Not my vibe. Not really YA but more for middle school kids…

Becoming Mindful: Silence Your Negative Thoughts and Emotions To Regain Control of Your Life by HowToRelax Blog Team

informative reflective fast-paced

2.0

Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon Price

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

I enjoyed the book as it was informative and I felt represented appropriately. However, it was hard for me to read as it was very information based so that’s why I give it 4.5. I probably wouldn’t read it again even though it was good. 

The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe
Did not finish book. Stopped at 17%.

I really struggled to get into this book. German wording, not a high interest topic of mine, etc. 

Things I Should Have Known by Claire LaZebnik

emotional funny inspiring reflective 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

4.5

Fool Me Twice at Christmas by Camilla Isley

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

1.75

Felt like reading a Hallmark movie script. Not my cup of tea. 

Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte

adventurous dark informative reflective sad tense slow-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? Yes

2.75

I really wasn’t drawn into the book until the second half…

True Biz by Sara Nović

adventurous informative reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Amazing! The different points of view makes it intriguing to see the story unfold from different perspectives. Twists and turns. Great character development. 

The Communication Book: 44 Ideas for Better Conversations Every Day by Mikael Krogerus, Roman Tschäppeler

informative reflective fast-paced

1.5