rich2023's reviews
192 reviews

Troublemaker by John Cho

emotional reflective sad

5.0

The Billionaire Benefactor by Emma St. Clair

4.0

The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.

It’s not the book for me.
Praying to false gods,etc

Better with Butter by Victoria Piontek

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective

4.0

This is a heartwarming book about a girl named Marvel who struggles with anxiety. This book had me in tears because I can relate to struggling with anxiety. The growth that Marvel experiences throughout this book is very realistic. Marvel learns that she may always have anxiety but it doesn’t have to be all consuming. 


Quotes
“Another thing I hate about having anxiety is all the stuff, it stops me from trying.

“Of all the ways my anxiety hurts me, the loneliness might be the most painful.” 

Courage comes from many sources, the most powerful of which is love.” 

Concerns 
During the play, Marvel played the character Peter and Theo played Aunt Dete. I didn’t like that because the characters name could have been changed.

Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country by Kelly Yang

5.0

The Billionaire Love Match by Emma St. Clair

emotional lighthearted

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

4.0

This is my first book by Emma St. Clair. I enjoyed the plot, the characters, etc.
I like how his friend Ty spoke the truth to him and held him accountable. I also liked how Casey and Colt held true to their convictions about saving themselves for marriage.

The Breakup Project by Carolyn Miller

hopeful reflective

• 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

5.0

Finding Love by Toni Shiloh

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad

• 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

5.0

I loved this book! I enjoyed the honest prayers. I like how the characters relied on God and they weren’t perfect. I also liked that the characters were older. 
The theme of this book is faith and trusting God with your life. Scriptures Hebrews 11 and Matthew 9
Delaney had to learn how to trust God after the death of her husband.

Mrs. Williams cracks me up and I like how she speaks the truth.

One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.

Mention of Drug use and a character is struggling with their sexuality

Buying Love by Toni Shiloh

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

I loved this book. It is such a sweet and heartwarming story.I loved how Dwight prayed about everything.
This Prayer summarizes the theme of the book:“ Heavenly Father, we thank you for bringing us together as a family. Thank you that we belong to you and therefore are never alone. “