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Scythe by Neal Shusterman
5.0
*4.5 stars
This was so amazing to me. I mean this shit is dark and disturbing but so well done. I don't know what took me so long. Oh I know, I don't usually read young adult books. I do now! My son read it last year because kids at his school hyped it up and I gave his away when he was done. I think now the adult community got their hands on it and now started hyping it up last few months so I had to repurchase it for myself. Not disappointed at all! My only problem was that I hated the ending. Though I know there is a sequel, the ending didn't necessarily read like there would be another one though it also left it in a lackluster way. I almost feel as if a discovery of a particular character should have been discovered at the end. Just my opinion. Once you read it you will know what I mean. Highly recommend. I will read sequel soon
This was so amazing to me. I mean this shit is dark and disturbing but so well done. I don't know what took me so long. Oh I know, I don't usually read young adult books. I do now! My son read it last year because kids at his school hyped it up and I gave his away when he was done. I think now the adult community got their hands on it and now started hyping it up last few months so I had to repurchase it for myself. Not disappointed at all! My only problem was that I hated the ending. Though I know there is a sequel, the ending didn't necessarily read like there would be another one though it also left it in a lackluster way. I almost feel as if a discovery of a particular character should have been discovered at the end. Just my opinion. Once you read it you will know what I mean. Highly recommend. I will read sequel soon
Alex + Ada, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn, Jonathan Luna
3.0
*3.75 stars. I like the premise and it was executed well, I am just trying to figure out if it was interesting enough to continue. My favorite was the artwork. Flawless. I did get a kick out of a mention of a city that I live in. Pretty cool lol I will give next volume a chance to see
Y: The Last Man, Vol. 1: Unmanned by Brian K. Vaughan
4.0
Artwork amazing. Storyline gave me enough to want more. Premise is unique and I look forward to continue on
Saga: Book One by Brian K. Vaughan
4.0
4.8 stars. Being my first introduction to graphic novels, I loved it! The action from page to page. The suspense! Some parts were too raunchy and unnecessary in my opinion and that's really the only thing that makes this for 18+ in my opinion. Other than that I laugh and cuss at the characters often. Can't wait to move on to book two
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
5.0
5 Flippin stars! This book was everything to me! I didn't go in with very high hopes but thought with an intersectional character that it would be interesting enough. This book from first to last page had me in all kinds of emotion. Alllll kinds okay? This was the cutest but not overdone love story that, honestly I want to read it again, like now. I just *sigh* it was everything. I was so surprised that this book took place in my place of residence. I need to go find that Korean BBQ place on University (if she didn't make it up lol). So happy I own my own copy of this. I am never letting it go
Skyward, Vol. 1: My Low-G Life by Joe Henderson
3.0
3.8 stars. Only took me a half hour to read it but I loved the illustrations and the story is interesting enough to continue. I'm not going to rush to get to them but it's cute
orange: The Complete Collection 1 by Ichigo Takano
5.0
4.75 stars. Such a cute story! I really felt like this was well done and I can't wait to read the 2nd volume
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah
3.0
3.5 stars. I understand it's a true story and maybe I should make it 5 stars but I didn't really get pulled in like so many others. I was not very much moved. I have tons of questions and slight anger at what I see as privelege but portrayed as just naughty, and explained as okay because of the environment. Yes I should be more empathetic and I understand he was a product of circumstance and it was a traumatic era. I expected more due to the rave reviews but I feel like there were many things left out and it felt sort of rushed. Why did we not get the story how he came into comedy and success? I think that would be great to know simply because childhood was pretty rough. Whatever, it's late and maybe I'm just insensitive.
The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks about Race by Jesmyn Ward
3.0
3.75 stars. Interesting enough. Different perspectives on race and current times