Twitter summary: Métis sisters, April and Cheryl, have two different perspectives on their Indigenous heritage. The good: I was captured immediately by Mosionier’s portrayal of the differences between the two sisters. Although there are definitely some big trigger warnings in this fiction book, they were necessary to both the character and plot development. I’ll highlightContinue reading “In Search of April Raintree by Beatrice Mosionier”
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The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver
Twitter summary: Girl and Boy 1 are friends. They become friends with Boy 2. Girl and Boy 2 start dating. Fast forward to their late 20s. The good: I’ll admit that there were certain chapters that made me tear up — those pesky tears came out of nowhere and bam, I felt Lydia’s broken heart,Continue reading “The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver”
Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
Twitter summary: Maverick’s backstory; basically the prequel to The Hate U Give. The good: I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the audiobook; Dion Graham’s performance as the narrator was incredible. I felt all the feelings. Highly recommend listening to the audiobook. Thomas is a genuine storyteller — I loved Maverick’s story, it provides a story inContinue reading “Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas”
40-Love by Olivia Dade
Twitter summary: A woman turning 40 is on vacation with her best friend when she accidentally loses her bathing suit top in the water. Luckily, a man in his mid-20s is there to help be a human towel. The good: This book had so much promise and I was immediately drawn in by the firstContinue reading “40-Love by Olivia Dade”
The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Twitter summary: Poppy, Casteel and their group of friends are now in Atlantia to plan how to save Ian and Malik. The good: Can’t even begin to process what we happened in Book 3 of this series. Poppy is a what?! Poppy’s parents are who?! My babies (do Poppy and Casteel have a couple name?)Continue reading “The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout”
Better Together by Christine Riccio (ARC)
Twitter summary: Late teenaged sisters are reunited at a wellness retreat, think The Parent Trap style. The good: I am trying to think of something… oh! I like the cover and back book design! It is a beautiful design — Siri got the bad end of the deal, though, because she’s only on the backContinue reading “Better Together by Christine Riccio (ARC)”
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Twitter summary: The familial story about four generations of Koreans living in Japan. The good: Even though this book is fiction, I learned a great deal about the tense relationship between Korea and Japan; I was fascinated. I was immediately drawn to the characters of Sunja and Kunghee — I felt as though I couldContinue reading “Pachinko by Min Jin Lee”
A Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer
Twitter summary: The final instalment of the Cursebreakers series — will it be Rhen or Grey as the victor? The good: I’ll admit that I am pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this last book. I didn’t have high expectations as I felt indifferent about Book #2. Maybe it’s because I needed a fantasyContinue reading “A Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer”
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Twitter summary: Separated twin sisters, leading completely opposite lives, are brought back together by their daughters. The good: I loved the ongoing theme of connecting with oneself — for example, Desiree and Stella as one set of twins, Reese as himself, Kennedy as someone else (acting). I’ll admit that I didn’t know how the storyContinue reading “The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett”
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
Twitter summary: This is Nesta’s story of triumph. The good: Oh my word. SJM, the Queen, has done it again. I was engrossed. I felt all the feelings — love, despair, guilt, fear, shame, friendship, family, happiness, triumph, pain, trust, helplessness, redemption… I’m still trying to think of words. I love Nesta’s story and theContinue reading “A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas”
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