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Love Is a Revolution by Renée Watson
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Love Is A Revolution
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I think for most people at some point or another all we wanted to do was fit in and be liked. I think Watson really touched on that in this book when Nala, a plus sized black girl, meets Tye Brown. Tye is the newest member of Inspire Harlem, but the first thing Nala tells Tye about herself is a lie. She just wants him to like her, but eventually the lies spiral out of control and she gets caught.
I think the book address not competing with others and learning to love yourself from the point of view that YA readers will recognize and understand. Overall, I thought it was solid.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I think for most people at some point or another all we wanted to do was fit in and be liked. I think Watson really touched on that in this book when Nala, a plus sized black girl, meets Tye Brown. Tye is the newest member of Inspire Harlem, but the first thing Nala tells Tye about herself is a lie. She just wants him to like her, but eventually the lies spiral out of control and she gets caught.
I think the book address not competing with others and learning to love yourself from the point of view that YA readers will recognize and understand. Overall, I thought it was solid.
You Have a Match by Emma Lord
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Pretenders by Lisi Harrison
lighthearted
medium-paced
2.0
I didn’t hate it, but I definitely liked it better when I was in middle/high school.
Educated by Nellie Wilson
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
Phoebe wonders when it’ll be her turn to fall in love, after watching her best friend and her brother settle down. She’s finished grad school, she’s settled into her career. She’s fine everything right.
Declan is a bartender and he loves it. It’s not the life his parents planned, but it’s his.For six years these two have been just friends, too scared to ruin the friendship. But what happens when one question changes all of that?
I loved this book. As someone who is approaching 30, it’s nice to be reminded that there is no such thing as late. I think it’s easy to see the carefully curated version of people’s lives and worry that you’re behind, but you aren’t. You’re constantly growing and changing just like Phoebe and Declan.
Declan is a bartender and he loves it. It’s not the life his parents planned, but it’s his.For six years these two have been just friends, too scared to ruin the friendship. But what happens when one question changes all of that?
I loved this book. As someone who is approaching 30, it’s nice to be reminded that there is no such thing as late. I think it’s easy to see the carefully curated version of people’s lives and worry that you’re behind, but you aren’t. You’re constantly growing and changing just like Phoebe and Declan.