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Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
2.0
Nobody is more sad about this rating than I am.
There were choices made in this book that felt entirely unnecessary and the vulgar language seemed woven in only because this was geared for an adult audience. It felt entirely out of place in my opinion. I’m trying not to compare Acevedo’s young adult books to this one but it’s hard when that’s all I’ve read from her thus far.
I’ll still pick up anything Acevedo writes because I believe in her ability to tell a story, this one unfortunately didn’t work for me.
There were choices made in this book that felt entirely unnecessary and the vulgar language seemed woven in only because this was geared for an adult audience. It felt entirely out of place in my opinion. I’m trying not to compare Acevedo’s young adult books to this one but it’s hard when that’s all I’ve read from her thus far.
I’ll still pick up anything Acevedo writes because I believe in her ability to tell a story, this one unfortunately didn’t work for me.
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I’m happy to report my 5⭐️ drought of July is OVER!!
I think I read this story exactly when I needed it. This had me crying many times, with a constant stream of tears for the last 25%. I can’t quite explain the hope & joy Meg Shaffer weaved into this delightful little gem, but this was an absolute pleasure to read.
This gave me the feels similar to one of my favorites— The House in the Cerulean Sea, so if you also loved that book, give this one a try.
I think I read this story exactly when I needed it. This had me crying many times, with a constant stream of tears for the last 25%. I can’t quite explain the hope & joy Meg Shaffer weaved into this delightful little gem, but this was an absolute pleasure to read.
This gave me the feels similar to one of my favorites— The House in the Cerulean Sea, so if you also loved that book, give this one a try.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Drug abuse, and Terminal illness
Gray After Dark by Noelle W. Ihli
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
A fast paced, engaging thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat! I cannot wait to read more from this author.
Behind the Net by Stephanie Archer
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
Once More with Feeling by Elissa Sussman
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Only When It's Us by Chloe Liese
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent