sebrittainclark's reviews
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informative fast-paced

4.0

This fascinating books traces the history of the word OK from it's invention to how it become a common and essential part of everyday communication.

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Y is for Y'all: A Book of Southern ABCs by Kelly Kazek

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lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

The Old Truck by Jerome Pumphrey, Jarrett Pumphrey

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hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Duet: Our Journey in Song with the Northern Mockingbird by Phillip Hoose

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informative medium-paced

4.0

This is a short but interesting look at the ways the mockingbird has intersected with human society. I particularly liked how it covered the journey of the mockingbird commonly being kept cages in homes to the way it is protected as a songbird today.

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Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

Like the other books in this series, this is a really interesting twist on a classic, where the protagonist of Pride and Prejudice is a trans boy named Oliver Bennett, who is living in a world where almost no one recognizes that he is a boy. I really liked the exploration of how Pride and Prejudice would change if the protagonist was a trans boy; although, I do wish the book had delved a little deeper into Mr. Collins and the entailment on Longbourn.

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Drop, Cover, and Hold On by Jasmine Guillory

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lighthearted fast-paced