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Fence #3 by C.S. Pacat
4.0
While in the first two volumes, we only really focus on Nicholas and his fencing abilities and get little side stories. This one we finally get to start to learn more about Seiji, as he starts to take an interest in Nicholas's fencing abilities. This interest is one that is in part because they share a room, but also because Seiji starts to notice how absolutely determined Nicholas is to get better and to beat him.
The growth is continuing in this volume and I think we'll start to see that growth paying off in the next volume.
The growth is continuing in this volume and I think we'll start to see that growth paying off in the next volume.
Wisteria by Adalyn Grace
4.0
Wisteria is the conclusion to the Belladonna trilogy. I'm not going to lie I was not fully looking forward to this book because I knew fate who I have not enjoyed at all was going to be one of the main focuses of the book. Having said that though after I got about a quarter into it and we see Blythe and Fate having to start dealing with each other more and we see Blythe start standing on her own more I enjoyed the book more and more.
Blythe is a very strong character, and while not surprising I wasn't sure she was going to be able to do all that she did. Then when she finally figured out the true extent of what she could do things really take off and the rest of the story goes by so fast due to fate and death bickering, and fate and Blythe bickering. While all this bickering might get old for some people for me it worked because I loved the banter between all of these characters and the way they were able to get under each others skin while still showing that they cared about the other one.
Overall this was a good conclusion to the story.
P.S. Death is still my favorite character.
Blythe is a very strong character, and while not surprising I wasn't sure she was going to be able to do all that she did. Then when she finally figured out the true extent of what she could do things really take off and the rest of the story goes by so fast due to fate and death bickering, and fate and Blythe bickering. While all this bickering might get old for some people for me it worked because I loved the banter between all of these characters and the way they were able to get under each others skin while still showing that they cared about the other one.
Overall this was a good conclusion to the story.
P.S. Death is still my favorite character.
The Silver Eyes: The Graphic Novel by Kira Breed-Wrisley, Scott Cawthon
3.0
My nephew loves this entire series so I thought I'd pick it up to see why he likes it so much.
I can see how this is a good horror book for preteens and teens alike. It has creepiness, and just enough childhood nostalgia to make it more realistic. In this one the characters involved start to remember and realize things from their childhood, they realize things weren't what they thought. It isn't until they go back to the pizza place though that they really start to remember what happened and are able to put the pieces together for where their missing friend has been all this time.
I can see how this is a good horror book for preteens and teens alike. It has creepiness, and just enough childhood nostalgia to make it more realistic. In this one the characters involved start to remember and realize things from their childhood, they realize things weren't what they thought. It isn't until they go back to the pizza place though that they really start to remember what happened and are able to put the pieces together for where their missing friend has been all this time.
Summer on Blackberry Beach by Belle Calhoune
4.5
Told in dual pov's of Stella and Luke.
Stella is a school teacher in the small town of Black Berry Beach, and Luke is returning retired Navy Seal who has no idea what he wants to do with his life after having retired from service. What the two of them know though is that the entire town is trying to match them up with different people, which brings on the showmance of fake dating in order to get people to leave them alone. Along the way these two gain understanding and see what they actually want/need out of a relationship in order to thrive.
Overall this story is one that is heartwarming. Stella is a character that I love, she cares about those around her, and just wants a second chance at love. Luke is a character that I was okay with, he is one that is struggling with different areas of his life, but throughout this book we see him start to open up and see what he wants actually to do and not feel so guilty for everything. These two worked really well together and I hope to see them again as side characters in the next Black Berry Beach book.
- Family
- Small Town
- Fake Dating
Stella is a school teacher in the small town of Black Berry Beach, and Luke is returning retired Navy Seal who has no idea what he wants to do with his life after having retired from service. What the two of them know though is that the entire town is trying to match them up with different people, which brings on the showmance of fake dating in order to get people to leave them alone. Along the way these two gain understanding and see what they actually want/need out of a relationship in order to thrive.
Overall this story is one that is heartwarming. Stella is a character that I love, she cares about those around her, and just wants a second chance at love. Luke is a character that I was okay with, he is one that is struggling with different areas of his life, but throughout this book we see him start to open up and see what he wants actually to do and not feel so guilty for everything. These two worked really well together and I hope to see them again as side characters in the next Black Berry Beach book.
- Family
- Small Town
- Fake Dating
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
3.0
I remember this book being very popular several years ago which is why I put it off because I didn't want to be disappointed. I get the hype surrounding it now, but I am still glad I waited a while to read it.
This book while short is one that is powerful because it hits on the hard things about life, and gives good little reminders that while things are tough, as long as we show compassion and love we can get through them. That one person can light a spark that will helps someone grow and know they are cared about.
Its a perfect read for those of us who are feeling rather melancholy right now and need a pick me up.
This book while short is one that is powerful because it hits on the hard things about life, and gives good little reminders that while things are tough, as long as we show compassion and love we can get through them. That one person can light a spark that will helps someone grow and know they are cared about.
Its a perfect read for those of us who are feeling rather melancholy right now and need a pick me up.
Fence Vol. 2 by C.S. Pacat
4.0
I love how much about fencing I am learning from this series.
In this one we learn more about the characters and the dynamic over the team. We see how Nicholas is starting to grow more in his fencing and getting comfortable at this school. The friendships are starting to grow stronger in this book as well and we are seeing how those play into how they fence as well.
- Friendship
- Fencing
- Determination
In this one we learn more about the characters and the dynamic over the team. We see how Nicholas is starting to grow more in his fencing and getting comfortable at this school. The friendships are starting to grow stronger in this book as well and we are seeing how those play into how they fence as well.
- Friendship
- Fencing
- Determination
Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman
4.0
Seeing the boys grow throughout this series has been fun. We now see them getting even more serious, and looking towards their futures. While they still want to and plan to be together, they are also learning and realizing that they need to focus on their own wants and interests right now in order to be happy further down the line. This volume was a great reminder that sometimes you must be a part in order to be able to be together later on. That long distance can work, and that as long as you both are willing to work together anything can happen.
May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases and What We Can Do About It by Alex Edmans
This book was a good reminder of how we can exploit data in a certain way to get an answer we are happy with. While we should not do this, it does occasionally get done by certain bad-faith actors who want their own biases to be the most well known.
This book hits home on how we need to make sure that the data cane be replicated again and again to get similar or even the same results. Without that the data is not usually correct and something has gone wrong when looking at the data. While some of this could be due to human error, it is always good to double-check how data is being collected, and interpreted, and who is behind the data collection funding.
This book hits home on how we need to make sure that the data cane be replicated again and again to get similar or even the same results. Without that the data is not usually correct and something has gone wrong when looking at the data. While some of this could be due to human error, it is always good to double-check how data is being collected, and interpreted, and who is behind the data collection funding.
Nancy Wake: Fearless Spy of World War II by Jessica Gunderson
4.0
This is a childrens short story that helps them learn about one of the most famous female spies during WWII. It showcases her courage, and the importance of sticking up for what you believe in.
Kiss Me at Christmas by Jenny Bayliss
4.0
Harriet is not feeling the Christmas spirit this year, in fact she is feeling the most unchristmassy she has ever felt. Her daughter being out of town isn't helping things, and her job is getting more and more chaotic the more she tries to do for the students she helps. It isn't until Harriet gets set on keeping a group of her students out of trouble, and ends up fixing up an old theatre and putting on a play that she starts to feel more Christmassy and learns the true meaning of community. This book is a good mix of White Christmas, and It's A Wonderful Life in my opinion.
The love interest in this book was actually helpful and even though they do have a rough patch its one that can be fixed rather easily, and is one that didn't take away from the main part of the story.
- Friends that become family
- Community building
The love interest in this book was actually helpful and even though they do have a rough patch its one that can be fixed rather easily, and is one that didn't take away from the main part of the story.
- Friends that become family
- Community building