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I don't like rating memoirs but I'll give Britney her flowers here. I didn't realize how much she went through and I can't imagine having my agency completely stripped from me like that. Terrifying. I wish her nothing but the best for the rest of her life.
Everything this woman writes is magic and I will not be told otherwise. Highly recommend the audio!
This was a really fascinating lens to discuss the Chinese diaspora. I learned a lot about different Chinese populations all across the globe! 3 stars only because I was expecting it to be more about food and I found the writing jumped around a bit too much for me. Still, worth a read and I'm glad I read it.
Another very enjoyable installment with perfect narration! I love Andy more with each book, but this one really hit close to home with the plotline. Free people read freely!!!
A comprehensive overview of LA at the time with a personal touch. Sometimes it jumped around a bit too much for my taste, but I do think the included background of some of the people and families makes the whole story more readable.
I absolutely adored this deep dive into the heart and mind of a young woman in love. It rang so true for me and the language was absolutely gorgeous. Highly recommend for teens or anyone who remembers how it feels to be a teen in love.
Many thanks to the publisher and Libro.fm for the arc!
I really liked the characters. Hepworth gives us strong but troubled women just working through their issues and trying to be happy, which I think is very relatable. I also really like reading about sister relationships, and I was intrigued by Rachel and Natalie. It was a great audio production.
As far a twist ending, I can't say I was at all surprised, so the suspense factor was fairly low.
Thanks to Libro.fm and the publisher for the audio!
First of all, brilliant audio production. I thought all the narrators really added something to their characters. The format and the premise were both pretty unique, so I appreciated that as well. I loved how McCullough gave these characters some room to explore their circumstances and choices (or lack thereof) in a self-described thought-experiment. As someone who did their undergrad work on the feminine other in Shakespeare, I found the whole thing really intriguing.
Very unique story with a great twist and some truly touching friendships. Daisy is the best!
Great follow up to the first installment, with all the same suspense, action, wild magic, and romance. Can't wait to see what this crew does next! I also love this narrator. Great pick for upper YA.
This was the sweetest graphic novel ever!! Coming of age and fantasy adventure all in one, with some really lovely art and a perfect resolution.
Another excellent installment for Evander Mills! I already can't wait for the next one because I just love Andy so much. An interesting plot, wonderful characters, and all of the classic gumshoe dialogue I could ever want. Amazing narration really makes this a worthwhile listen.
I need the next one NOW. I love the art in Spectacle, and the developments in Vol. 2 were so intriguing!
Thanks to Libro.fm and the publisher for the alc!
An enjoyable fairy romp with lots of spicy betrayals and cool magic. Readers of the genre will be pleased. I definitely got invested enough to check out the next installment. Solid narration from Pressley.
The writing is gorgeous. Took me a very long time to get through, simply because the subject matter (sexual assault) and the style (magical realism) both require me to be in a certain mood to read and that mood is elusive. So I can't say that I loved it, but I can say that I think it is an important book that will resonate with its readers. And again, the writing is beautiful.
Yes yes yes. I'm just a die hard Nancy fan over here. The mystery was a bit simplistic, but the art, characters, backstory etc. were all super enjoyable. Would definitely read more of Thompson's iteration!
Thanks to Libro.fm and the publisher for the alc!
This was a very inventive magic school novel where the “magic” is really based on persuasion. I appreciated the moral implications the book delved into. The mc was not my favorite person. I kept waiting to like her more. And maybe I've read too much romance, but I was unsatisfied by the relationship between her and Dante. Solid narration that kept me engaged. Overall, an interesting dark academia novel with some depth.
Thanks to the publisher and Liibro.fm for the alc!
I was really invested in this mystery featuring four Blackfeet teens. It drew attention to the MMIW movement in a realistic way while also maintaining a compelling (not sensationalist) narrative. I found it really interesting that the four mc's were not all exactly close. This was no “mystery gang” situation, which made the plot much more suspenseful. They were all very different teens with distinct motivations and suspicions. The narration was fantastic. I would definitely recommend, and it's a great comp for “Firekeeper's Daughter”.
A deeply affecting novel in verse about a young person trying to find their way while struggling with OCD and violent intrusive thoughts. I think this is a book that could really really help someone if they get it at the right time, so for that I applaud it. I loved the relationship Ariel forms with Ruth and Rex, and the way they create space for each other. I thought Ariel's relationship with her sister was so important. I do wish there was a little more resolution about her parents, but overall I appreciated the ending (which is really more like a beginning for Ariel). I sincerely hope this book finds the people who need it.
First of all, the art is incredible. Perfectly eerie! I really liked the whole concept of the town with the magical women, although I think the story could have used some more development.
There was a lot I liked about this. There is some beautiful verse, and a strong message backed by equally strong visuals. It also felt very disjointed at times, and I couldn't really tell if it was the writing or the kindle arc I received was just messy? May have to revisit.