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Lakewood by Megan Giddings
3.25
What an unnerving read. I have yet to read anything like it.
Government medical experiments, NDAs, so many secrets - and many fever dreams
I LOVED how we were viewing the story through the eyes of of the FMC and her letters to her bestfriend. Although it allowed for a confusing narrative, it made it so much more engrossing and suspenseful.
I wish we would have maybe gotten the POV of one of the doctors or observers as well. I wanted MORE. A lot of questions go unanswered in this one. I have my theories though.
Still a real good thought-provoking story.
Government medical experiments, NDAs, so many secrets - and many fever dreams
I LOVED how we were viewing the story through the eyes of of the FMC and her letters to her bestfriend. Although it allowed for a confusing narrative, it made it so much more engrossing and suspenseful.
I wish we would have maybe gotten the POV of one of the doctors or observers as well. I wanted MORE. A lot of questions go unanswered in this one. I have my theories though.
Still a real good thought-provoking story.
The Vacation by John Marrs
2.75
My least favorite John Marrs so far- It didn't grab me like The One series has.
However, it's John Marrs so I want to read any of everything he writes
However, it's John Marrs so I want to read any of everything he writes
The In Between by Hadley Vlahos
3.0
this was a great insight on the hospice process - Hadley seems so kind and caring
Breach : Lost In a World No Longer Her Own by Candace Nola
3.75
A 'Silent Hill' meets 'Alice in Wonderland' type of story
The monsters and creatures the FMC meets along her journey in this new world are so imaginative. It's frightening from the viewpoint of being alone in a world you have no conception of but it's also exciting to see what type of character we will meet next.
The ending of this book was so unexpected. A twist I absolutely never saw coming.
The monsters and creatures the FMC meets along her journey in this new world are so imaginative. It's frightening from the viewpoint of being alone in a world you have no conception of but it's also exciting to see what type of character we will meet next.
The ending of this book was so unexpected. A twist I absolutely never saw coming.
Influencer by Adam Cesare
4.0
"Don't just think, act"
I always loved the psychology behind cult-leaders and how they gain their power. This book really displays the power of persuasion in young minds. Aaron (The Speaker) isn't a cult leader necessarily... but he copies the style of Charles Manson to influence people to perform outrageous acts.
Thing is, Aaron is influencing people in two separate ways and achieving the same outcome. Behind a mask, on a growing social platform, The Speaker is a social justice warrior encouraging people to right wrongs but taking it a little too far behind the scenes in specific DMs....
In person, Aaron has taken over a friend group and is pressuring and influencing this group to commit atrocities.
He is able to do this through studying the ways of serial killers and cult leaders alike... and Aaron has BIG plans to become a household name as well.
In walks Crystal, the girl that Aaron is bound to underestimate and she has a gift for noticing things that most others wouldn't.
This dueling POV thriller was such a fun YA slasher. Adam has mastered this genre for sure.
Thank you to Adam Cesare for sending me a copy of the physical print of his book!
I always loved the psychology behind cult-leaders and how they gain their power. This book really displays the power of persuasion in young minds. Aaron (The Speaker) isn't a cult leader necessarily... but he copies the style of Charles Manson to influence people to perform outrageous acts.
Thing is, Aaron is influencing people in two separate ways and achieving the same outcome. Behind a mask, on a growing social platform, The Speaker is a social justice warrior encouraging people to right wrongs but taking it a little too far behind the scenes in specific DMs....
In person, Aaron has taken over a friend group and is pressuring and influencing this group to commit atrocities.
He is able to do this through studying the ways of serial killers and cult leaders alike... and Aaron has BIG plans to become a household name as well.
In walks Crystal, the girl that Aaron is bound to underestimate and she has a gift for noticing things that most others wouldn't.
This dueling POV thriller was such a fun YA slasher. Adam has mastered this genre for sure.
Thank you to Adam Cesare for sending me a copy of the physical print of his book!
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
3.0
After sitting with the book, I understand what it portrays and the intended meaning.
And as powerful as it is, I think the title is misleading and is throwing people off from what they believe the book to be about. Every single summary/video/explanation of this book does it a disservice so let me be clear for anyone else who hasn't read it...
Men are not in this book. There is 0 focus on what men do, any form of misogyny or abuse or how women are treated by them. This book is solely about the lives of these women and their actions as a group and individually in this weird, dystopian world.
I truly enjoyed the book for what it was but I also am a tad frustrated by the un-answered questions.
And as powerful as it is, I think the title is misleading and is throwing people off from what they believe the book to be about. Every single summary/video/explanation of this book does it a disservice so let me be clear for anyone else who hasn't read it...
Men are not in this book. There is 0 focus on what men do, any form of misogyny or abuse or how women are treated by them. This book is solely about the lives of these women and their actions as a group and individually in this weird, dystopian world.
I truly enjoyed the book for what it was but I also am a tad frustrated by the un-answered questions.
The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker
3.25
What a strange little girl....
This is must less a horror book than it is an exploration into what happens to a child when they are left to fend for themselves each and every day without anyone to care for them. Weirdly, I don't blame her for her actions.
I loved the back and forth POV as the story slowly unwound. Her inner dialogue reminded me so much of 'Strange Sally Diamond'
This is must less a horror book than it is an exploration into what happens to a child when they are left to fend for themselves each and every day without anyone to care for them. Weirdly, I don't blame her for her actions.
I loved the back and forth POV as the story slowly unwound. Her inner dialogue reminded me so much of 'Strange Sally Diamond'
Diavola by Jennifer Thorne
5.0
"Don't judge a book by its cover" has ate me up I fear.
I really disliked the cover so I didnt even look up the summary. Two days ago I saw it was 'available now' as an audiobook on Libby so I gave it a shot with little at stake.
Fuck me I guess because this book was CAPTIVATING.
Anna is such a cool person and all of her family can jump off a bridge. I saw a lot of myself in Anna. Child free by choice and just trying to live comfortably without all the pressure to do something more. Not to mention i'm getting married in Italy in a year and staying at a small Tuscan villa.....
This book was primarily anger-inducing with a subtle eeriness that slowly crept up on you. I'm not a possession fan but this was so different than a possession/haunting/exorcism story. The way Anna dealt with the the Villa's dark secret was almost comical and unserious which really aided in my enjoyment.
This was also a book about personal growth, breaking patterns of manipulation, gaining self confidence, and so much more. Honestly, this is a GREAT self help book.
There is no intense gore, slashing, jump scares, etc etc. This book slowly haunts you and frustrates you until it ultimately satisfies.
Also... listen to the audiobook because it was beautifully done
I really disliked the cover so I didnt even look up the summary. Two days ago I saw it was 'available now' as an audiobook on Libby so I gave it a shot with little at stake.
Fuck me I guess because this book was CAPTIVATING.
Anna is such a cool person and all of her family can jump off a bridge. I saw a lot of myself in Anna. Child free by choice and just trying to live comfortably without all the pressure to do something more. Not to mention i'm getting married in Italy in a year and staying at a small Tuscan villa.....
This book was primarily anger-inducing with a subtle eeriness that slowly crept up on you. I'm not a possession fan but this was so different than a possession/haunting/exorcism story. The way Anna dealt with the the Villa's dark secret was almost comical and unserious which really aided in my enjoyment.
This was also a book about personal growth, breaking patterns of manipulation, gaining self confidence, and so much more. Honestly, this is a GREAT self help book.
There is no intense gore, slashing, jump scares, etc etc. This book slowly haunts you and frustrates you until it ultimately satisfies.
Also... listen to the audiobook because it was beautifully done
The List by Yomi Adegoke
4.5
What would you do if you woke up and saw your soon-to-be husband's name on a list of abusers?
Yomi made me question everything. Ola, the FMC in the situation stated above has prided herself on being an active feminist. Her fiance, Michael, has been anonymously added to a viral list of abusers posted on Twitter.
This entire book does not take sides. The characters have such a realness to them and no decision was black and white. I loved seeing how not only Ola and Michael, but their best friends as well, reacted when this information came forward. Do you blindly support a supposed abuser? Do you believe women no matter what? Do you try to investigate the anonymous allegations?
I think Yomi Adegoke created a very controversial book. Try as we might to make it not so, the decision we end up making will hurt someone. As a self-proclaimed feminist AND someone getting married soon.... I had a hard time with this book. I believe with my whole heart the person I'm marrying would NEVER do something like this. Ola said the same thing before 'The List' came out. What a sticky, horrifying situation to be in.
I couldn't help but lean on Ola's side more than Michaels the entire book. I think its programmed in me.
The ending did throw a wrench in the entire plot and now I have even MORE thoughts. Basically.... go read this book.
Yomi made me question everything. Ola, the FMC in the situation stated above has prided herself on being an active feminist. Her fiance, Michael, has been anonymously added to a viral list of abusers posted on Twitter.
This entire book does not take sides. The characters have such a realness to them and no decision was black and white. I loved seeing how not only Ola and Michael, but their best friends as well, reacted when this information came forward. Do you blindly support a supposed abuser? Do you believe women no matter what? Do you try to investigate the anonymous allegations?
I think Yomi Adegoke created a very controversial book. Try as we might to make it not so, the decision we end up making will hurt someone. As a self-proclaimed feminist AND someone getting married soon.... I had a hard time with this book. I believe with my whole heart the person I'm marrying would NEVER do something like this. Ola said the same thing before 'The List' came out. What a sticky, horrifying situation to be in.
I couldn't help but lean on Ola's side more than Michaels the entire book. I think its programmed in me.
The ending did throw a wrench in the entire plot and now I have even MORE thoughts. Basically.... go read this book.
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Pérez
5.0
This book has changed my life. I'm so serious.
Weapons vs Pelvis size, childrens TV characters, video game creation, Icelandic Women strike, Brilliance Bias, 75% of unpaid work, sexist Siri, Aristotle's female body comment....
I need to go therapeutically scream in the woods.
Weapons vs Pelvis size, childrens TV characters, video game creation, Icelandic Women strike, Brilliance Bias, 75% of unpaid work, sexist Siri, Aristotle's female body comment....
I need to go therapeutically scream in the woods.