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Who Was George Washington? by Roberta Edwards, Who HQ

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adventurous informative inspiring fast-paced

4.5

This is maybe the best Who HQ book I’ve read thus far? Unbiased, factual, provided more information than even I received in school, and still kept my attention. Also the illustrations remind me of School House Rock and I appreciate that.
The Dark One by Nikki St. Crowe

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adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

This isn’t the best series, but it’s an enjoyable read. I wish there were a bit of a better balance between smut and plot, though. Otherwise this should just be classified as erotica. The smut was particularly nice, my kind of twisted, but I just needed more plot to go alongside it. I predicted the ending, but that’s not to say I didn’t love that it happened and I’m excited to read the next book.
I'll Be the One by Lyla Lee

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.
It didn’t hold my attention enough to allow me to ignore the very real cruelties of the K-pop industry. I love what this book is trying to do, but the industry as a whole needs to be turned on its head, first, before we can strive to join it.
The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Expert Advice for Extreme Situations (Survival Handbook, Wilderness Survival Guide, Funny Books) by Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht

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adventurous funny informative inspiring medium-paced

4.25

I really like this! I bought a copy for help writing my book, though I wish it had advice not just about taking a punch, but about giving a punch and how to fight.
The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

3.5

Listen, is it good? No, but I’m not here for quality. I’m here for fun. It was an entertaining listen, and I’m a sucker for anything dark Peter Pan. I do wish they had explored the plot a bit more. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I looooove smut, but it felt like the focus was solely on that and less on the plot, and I want to know why everything is happening. So just fair warning, this is mainly erotica. And it’s like… if people recommend you “spicy” books on TikTok and it’s the most vanilla smut you’ve ever read, this one’s high on the scoville meter, we’ll leave it at that.
God of Neverland by Gama Ray Martinez

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.
I’m just looking for a romance book right now. I just got done listening to Peter Darling for the third time now, and I need something that touches that.
Raising Hell by John G. Hartness

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adventurous dark funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.5

This book was gifted to me by my friend Stephen, who passed away before I could give it a read. This one’s for him.

Stephen, please tell me you have better taste in books than this. If you were alive I would have some great recommendations for you. This was bad.

The dialogue was worse than Riverdale, the racism was only there to make the evil baddie even more eviller, and this book was like an edgelord’s wet dream. The ending of the book is a total let down as well. Interesting premise, terrible execution.
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Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph White

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.75

I will shout it from the rooftops, I am in love with AJW’s works. I will read and absorb them all as quickly as they come out. However, with the audiobook, I did struggle a little bit with discerning speakers with the main narrator. Nothing too major, but it did pose a minor issue in a few passages due to a lack of diversity in voices for characters. Though HRT does affect the voice majorly and can sometimes limit one’s vocal range, so I understand.
Who Was Johnny Cash? by Who HQ, Gregory Copeland, Jim Gigliotti

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informative fast-paced

4.0

This was a nice read, and told in an age appropriate way that children can appreciate. And it gave me a new appreciation for Johnny Cash.
The Junior Birder's Handbook: A Kid's Guide to Birdwatching by Danielle Belleny

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informative inspiring relaxing fast-paced

4.25

A great book for kids interested in ornithology! I think they should include maps of North America to give a clearer picture of where a species of bird inhabits.