Amity
A three star book that I am giving four stars based on the page that said
“Just thinking about your cat soothes lonely times.”
I feel so seen (though, in my case, it's cats plural).
Lynette is part of a special group of women, but it's not a club you'd want to join. The Final Girls Support Group has been meeting for years after all its members have survived the nigh-unstoppable, knife- and machete- and whatever-else-wielding monsters of legend. But public interest has dwindled, movie franchises have moved on, and the rest of the group is considering the same. After all, why keep living in the past? Lynette doesn't support this decision, and when other Final Girls start dying, it's up to her to figure out who's hunting them and keep the rest of the group safe. Of course, Lynette has secrets of her own, and they might be her downfall.
A good old-fashioned slasher with plenty of references to classics of the film genre. A quick read with enough emotional hook to keep the reader invested and, like every good slasher story, plenty of moments where you'll yell “Don't go in there!” to the page. 3 stab wounds out of 5.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
maybe i'm biased but i think pretty much any picture book about cats is at least 80 million stars out of 5
I have medium-to-good feelings on this one. I love Emma as a character, and Simon is a great antagonist, but...I don't know. I just felt like I was reading Silence of the Lambs-lite, but admittedly I am not the target audience! I would have devoured this as a teen and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to any teen reader who is interested in true crime/thrillers.
I do think that, narratively speaking, having a few chapters from the killer's POV and naming said killer was kind of a misstep, and I also wish that Bell would have been more fleshed out as a character. It really seemed like he was just there to be like “See? Emma isn't Clarice! She has a buddy!” (I haven't read SotL in a while, but I don't think she had a consistent buddy helping her). Also also, I wouldn't use the 80s setting as a selling point to anyone who likes stories set in the 80s, as it basically just serves the purpose of making sure no one has easy access to cell phones/internet/etc. Which is fine by me - I much prefer that to the text being like “Remember New Coke???” but it is something to consider.
TL;DR version: good-not-great for this reader, but I will definitely check out the next one! Overall, 3.5 fancypants pretentious serial killers out of 5. And now I want to re-watch the Hannibal show for the third or fourth time.
It's a little long for a board book, but it's so cute and funny that I still loved it. Cheddar knowing it is snack time - despite the fact that she can't tell time - is extremely relatable, as is “let's close our eyes so the problem doesn't exist anymore.” Also, the constant Chicagoland construction would be much less irritating if the construction workers were cute doggos. 4 adurable pups out of 5.
Cute illustrations and I loved the use of unique opposite match-ups that were sprinkled in with more typical examples!
Tried reading this earlier in the year and couldn't get into it, but all the blurbs from authors I love motivated me to try again. Glad I stuck with it this time. 4 Bible-loving cats out of 5.
“You can also use prepositions to talk about things besides cats - if you must.” Anna Hrachovec is an author after my own heart, 5 billion adorable knitted cats out of 5
This was...fine? It felt so incomplete that I actually looked to see if I had accidentally checked out the second volume from the library. The concept is great and I liked the art but...meh? It was ultimately forgettable (so much so, in fact, that I forgot to log it after reading it). Overall, a low three evil supes out of 5.
A short novel in verse dealing with main character Jamie's realization that they are genderqueer. Though the plot is slight, it is executed in a fairly gripping and accessible manner and I would definitely recommend it to tweens and older. All in all, 3 out of 5 for me-as-a-reader, 4 out of 5 for its intended audience.
Blood Moon follows the story of Frankie, a sixteen-year-old girl who has a close-knit set of friends, supportive parents, and an appreciation with space and physics. Her best friend, Harriet, is outgoing and loves flirting with boys; Frankie, however, doesn't find many of them that interesting, until she starts hanging out with Benjamin more often. After getting to know one another a little, Frankie and Benjamin hook up and Frankie ends up getting her period. Although a little awkward at first, Frankie and Benjamin both agree it's just blood, and there's no need to be embarrassed. Then, a rumor about their experience turns into a viral meme of Frankie, and her life begins to spiral. Frankie wonders if she's as dirty and disgusting as the online comments say she is, and if she can truly trust anyone she cares about.
Cuthew's first novel is told in verse and it is a harrowing tale of bullying (both online and real-life), friendship, feminism, and sexuality. One thing I truly appreciated was that all of the characters were flawed: Harriet is mean and makes mistakes, but she also makes valid points; Frankie is right to call Harriet out on certain behaviors, but she also contributes to some slut-shaming, etc. Their friendship, with all its ups and downs, is a very central part of this story, and it struck me as a bond between two teenagers who are adjusting to looming adulthood and all that entails.
I felt that the ending was a little too tidy and optimistic to strike me as completely real, but that's okay: we need stories of positivity concerning these subjects. Definitely will keep an eye on books from her in the future! 4/5 #NoShames
this book was written for every Midwesterner. gonna start shouting nonsense instead of unnecessary apologies now. 3.5 soggy hat sandwiches out of 5, rounded up
I love these little moss piglets and I appreciate that Doug did his research before making a decision. Perhaps he will become the first tardigrade librarian on the moon! 5 big hairy wolf spiders out of 5.
This is what comics are all about: just silly lil guys being put into situations.
I love Blue Beetle and Booster Gold 5ever but due to only featuring like, two panels of Big Barda, I can only give this 4 Batmans punching Guy Gardners out of 5.
hello yes i would like to live in this book please and thank you. 4 punny book titles like “Gone Ghoul” out of 5
seanan is a seer, that's the only explanation for this
3.5 sisterly rivalries out of 5
Agatha Christie was such a queen and Hercule Poirot is my everything. 4 little grey cells out of 5.
Beautifully written even if you don't have a familiarity with [b:The Iliad 77265004 The Iliad Homer https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1681797700l/77265004.SY75.jpg 3293141], and it really hooked me from the beginning. I don't think I can say anything that hasn't already been said about this book. I think I'm going to go replay Hades for some catharsis. 4 prophecies from the Gods out of 5.