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I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder: A Memoir by Sarah Kurchak
fast-paced
4.5
I don’t love her usage of “normals” in refering to people without autism, but I do understand the sentiment behind it. I think this book is a pretty good depiction of Autism in adults & in late diagnosed people.
It’s great for people without autism to get a little better understanding, and great for people with autism who need something to relate to. I especially love the emphasis on how every autistic person is different, regardless of levels or support needs.
It’s great for people without autism to get a little better understanding, and great for people with autism who need something to relate to. I especially love the emphasis on how every autistic person is different, regardless of levels or support needs.
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
3.75
A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.75
I definitely recommend it to all fantasy readers and anyone looking to diversify their reading list
My only real complaint is there were a few moments where modern references make sense but sometimes it felt awkward.
Some of it was a little predictable, but for every one thing I could predict there were two that surprised me.
The emotions that the characters and I go through in this book are such a wide range of complex feelings and I was entranced. This book addresses racism, classism, grief, and anger in ways no nonfiction book ever could, while still creating a compelling and engaging fantasy world.
My only real complaint is there were a few moments where modern references make sense but sometimes it felt awkward.
Some of it was a little predictable, but for every one thing I could predict there were two that surprised me.
The emotions that the characters and I go through in this book are such a wide range of complex feelings and I was entranced. This book addresses racism, classism, grief, and anger in ways no nonfiction book ever could, while still creating a compelling and engaging fantasy world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Classism
Minor: Sexual violence and Transphobia
Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall
informative
medium-paced
4.75
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
Did not finish book. Stopped at 42%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 42%.
It just didn’t grip my attention the way I wanted it to
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5