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75 reviews
Imagine Me by Tahereh Mafi
3.0
I just really do not like Juliette’s narration style, but the book was cool overall. The ending was a little rushed but I’m glad my humans didn’t die. Still enjoyable to read hehehe
The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I think it’s a really good reintroduction to the original trio with challenges for a whole new reason. I think Rick always does an amazing job at making Percy win by altering his POV on the subject or person. It’s always so thought provoking and emotional to me. This one dealt with some themes and motifs that made me hella emotional. Excited to read the second one.
The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
5.0
This book is a beautiful telling, through a quest., of the complexity of personal change (through queerness) and grief. I feel like it healed something in me. It details the difficult of learning to live with your demons, grief, and trauma. I loved it so much. Nico and Will are my babies.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead by Rick Riordan
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
Loved this book. Thought it was a great and well rounded way to end everything. I love my children.
The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan
My husband came out and I was so happy. I really love the diversity of issues and emotions they have and how the world is woven into the Greek and Roman camps. Alex fierro is a badass.
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
3.0
Very chill, slow burn. Miscommunication trope, but I loved the characters. It was a very relaxing romcom ready for most of the time. Genuinely made me laugh.
Babel by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is such a good examination of how access to knowledge impacts colonialism. It also highlights how colonialism feeds the colonizer not just material goods, but how the goods like language that no one thinks about also empower it. Analyses colonialism and the complications that arise in a person when you’re a BIPOC that lives in a colonial country affect your soul and mind. It was beautiful and heartbreaking.
Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
Shadow Me by Tahereh Mafi
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Kenji continues to be my baby daddy.