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Notes on 'Camp' by Susan Sontag
medium-paced
3.0
The first essay was definitely the strongest, but both were interesting in their own ways!!
Africa's Tarnished Name by Chinua Achebe
informative
medium-paced
4.0
I definitely feel like I need to reread this to fully appreciate it, however it was a really insightful piece
New York City in 1979 by Kathy Acker
medium-paced
3.75
I don't really know how to describe this book, and I don't really know what it was that made me enjoy it. The subject matter is a little weird and not really my kind of thing, however the writing was interesting and flowed really well.
The End by Samuel Beckett
slow-paced
1.5
This books felt longer than it actually was, didn't particularly enjoy either story
Jericho's Dead by William Hussey
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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 received this book via Netgalley for an honest review
This is the second book in the in the Scott Jericho series, and much like the first one, this book doesn't disappoint.
Scott is a messy character, and I love that we learn more about his past and how he's been dealing with the events of the previous book. I love when authors do that, instead of ignoring the possible impacts of what the characters have been through in the previous story.
This book is gripping and flows incredibly well, to leave you guessing until the end.
With a mixture of incredibly interesting characters, this is a thriller perfect if you want something you won't be able to put down
This is the second book in the in the Scott Jericho series, and much like the first one, this book doesn't disappoint.
Scott is a messy character, and I love that we learn more about his past and how he's been dealing with the events of the previous book. I love when authors do that, instead of ignoring the possible impacts of what the characters have been through in the previous story.
This book is gripping and flows incredibly well, to leave you guessing until the end.
With a mixture of incredibly interesting characters, this is a thriller perfect if you want something you won't be able to put down
The Fights That Make Us by Sarah Hagger-Holt
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book is absolutely incredible!!
A book that children and adults alike will enjoy and love.
Jesse is non-binary and their best friend, Simran is pansexual. The representation is this book is done perfectly. Jesse and Simran decide to do a history project on Jesse's cousin, Lisa's, old diary where she is figuring out that she loves her best friend. But it's the 80's and Clause 28 is currently trying to be bought in by the UK government and Jesse's cousin doesn't understand what that means for her and other LGBTQ+ people. Jesse and Simran learn what it was like for Lisa and how some of it reflects Jesse's life. As we read more of how it was for Lisa in the 80's we also see how life is for Jesse. Although they are out, they face misgendering from a new teacher, and classmates talking about them behind their back. A reflection of what it was like for Lisa.
I absolutely believe it's so important that section 28 is spoken about more, not only to show how far we've come, but also how far we still have to go and that we're at the risk of history repeating itself.
'They are our stories. And they deserve to be remembered and celebrated. So together, we need to keep on remembering and celebrating... and fighting.'
A book that children and adults alike will enjoy and love.
Jesse is non-binary and their best friend, Simran is pansexual. The representation is this book is done perfectly. Jesse and Simran decide to do a history project on Jesse's cousin, Lisa's, old diary where she is figuring out that she loves her best friend. But it's the 80's and Clause 28 is currently trying to be bought in by the UK government and Jesse's cousin doesn't understand what that means for her and other LGBTQ+ people. Jesse and Simran learn what it was like for Lisa and how some of it reflects Jesse's life. As we read more of how it was for Lisa in the 80's we also see how life is for Jesse. Although they are out, they face misgendering from a new teacher, and classmates talking about them behind their back. A reflection of what it was like for Lisa.
I absolutely believe it's so important that section 28 is spoken about more, not only to show how far we've come, but also how far we still have to go and that we're at the risk of history repeating itself.
'They are our stories. And they deserve to be remembered and celebrated. So together, we need to keep on remembering and celebrating... and fighting.'
Afterlove by Tanya Byrne
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A uniquely beautiful book
All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson
medium-paced
4.5
A powerful and insightful read. Definitely one that will stay with the reader for a while
Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
An incredible sequel to Legendborn!!
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
I don't have the words yet to describe this book, except wow.