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10 reviews

Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean

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Did not finish book.
I just felt like the text was a little childish? The dialogue and the plotline just felt a little Wattpaddy and I couldn't even finish getting past the reveal of who her father was.
Boy Meets Girl by Meg Cabot

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

I think all the characters are way too immature for their age. I don't understand why
the dude is so interested in marrying her after like 6 months.
i think there's way too much transphobia in the book. At least with the homophobia and antisemitism it's only the antagonists acting bigoted. But even the main character participates in calling transgender ppl "shemales" 😐 so annoying. Also these lawyers are breaking several rules. I understand that it's not meant to be completely realistic cuz itsa romance but please for the love of god don't make the lawyers commit several crimes.
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The Boy Next Door by Meg Cabot

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I liked the book but Dolly's use of the r-slur and Vivica's comments on immigrants were unnecessary. I understand that Dolly is portrayed as mean and superficial and Vivica is supposed to be dumb but nothing would have changed in the book if those parts were not included. •–• Plus there was a lot of fat shaming done. Also, I think it's weird how Mel didn't just search up Max and how
quick John was to propose.
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A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.0

I'll admit I didn't actually read it, I only read like the first few chapters and then read the SparkNotes summeries for each chapter after that. I really like how each character is meant to be a symbol of something. Carton is by far my favorite character. His development as a person was great. I think maybe one day I'll actually sit down and read it but now is not the day.
1984 by George Orwell

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dark emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

The ending was disappointing but to be expected
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Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

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adventurous dark emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I hate Erin. The plot twist at the end was kind of cheap imo. 
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The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

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adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

i love annabeth
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Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu

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dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I like the formatting of this book as a sort of script in a play, which helps to further accentuate the main character's dream of being a popular actor. i feel like he as a person is very relatable. I understand that this book is about struggles as an East Asian person living in America, but I related to him even as a South Asian. His relationship with his parents reminds me of the relationship i have with mine. The main character's constant state of self pity is annoying but also very relatable.
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The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

great book i love tyson and clarrisse is annoying idc about her character development
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Farewell to Manzanar: A True Story of Japanese American Experience During and After the World War II Internment by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, James D. Houston

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emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

4.5

I had to read this book for my ELA class and I'm honestly glad I took the time to actually read it rather than using spark notes. It really gave me a better understanding of what the Japanese interment camps were like. I also learned a lot more about Japanese culture as a whole which is always a plus. I couldn't relate to Jeanne too much because while I am also a WOC, I never faced discrimination as harshly as her due to growing up in a diverse and open minded area. In my opinion, Jeanne's dad was the most complex and relatable character. Not only could I see my father in him, I could also see myself. I related to his desire to prove himself as an immigrant in America, and become successful so as to please family back home. I feel like all immigrants have a sense of obligation similar to his and it was beautifully expressed in this book.
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