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CW: rape, child abuse, domestic abuse, death, pedophilia, incest, racism, assault, alcohol abuse, blood, colorism, animal abuse, fatphobic comments, use of the word g*psy.
okay so i'm kinda disappointed and conflicted about my thoughts on this book. in one hand i how trauma heavy this book was. it felt like every chapter was just trauma after trauma. it was so hard to read sometimes. and on the other hand i do feel like the commentary of blackness and how it gets overshadowed by whiteness. it's a conversation that we should be having to this day. i also thought that the book in itself was constructed in a weird way. i didn't get any time to really connect with any of the characters or their stories. the second i started to feel for a character the story would change to focus on another. it had a weird flow throughout the book. i personally didn't fully like how it felt like the author wanted to make us sympathize with pecola's parents. even after knowing the abuse that both of them put her through. i understand that maybe she wanted to show the reader that sometimes abuse is a constant loop birthed by abuse and trauma. i appreciate her intent and thought it was interesting to see her parents pasts. but it still doesn't mean it's okay to treat her the way they did.
i really liked toni morrison's writing and would like to pick up her other books. also, i know this is her debut so maybe something else by her would surely work for me.
my husband by maud ventura is a fascinating novel that dives into the intricate dynamics of a marriage, exploring obsessive love and psychological complexities. the story follows a woman who meticulously plans every interaction with her husband, constantly testing his affection.
i was so engrossed in this book that i finished it on the way to a theme park in the backseat of my friend's car. i found myself completely captivated by the protagonist's actions as she goes to great lengths to maintain the facade of a flawless marriage. i will admit, i could see a bit of myself in her character, which is both amusing and slightly concerning! this book really spoke to the anxiously attached girlies out there, in the best and worst way possible. it might just be my favorite read of the year, and one i'm already considering revisiting soon.
for those who enjoy delving into the complexities of human relationships and psychology, with a touch of dark humor. my husband is a compelling read that will keep you thinking about the blurred lines between love and obsession.
tw: infidelity, manipulation, toxic relationships, abuse, gaslighting, mental illness.
the writing was gorgeous and it's a book i'd love to revisit.
see i understand the not so incest. (it's still weird but they're not related so whatever) but the adult/minor relationship 🤢.
I loved reading Emily Austin's latest book. It was light-hearted and managed to accurately depict mental illness with a good touch of humor. What got me hooked was the way the characters were developed. Each one was so unique and well-thought-out, making it easy for me to relate to them. The relationships between the characters were also really well-written. The bond between Enid and her sisters was fascinating, adding depth to their characters as the story unfolded. Polly's character was a nice surprise, bringing a good balance to Enid's life. Enid's connection with her mother was beautifully portrayed, despite the challenges they faced. And I loved the friendship between Enid and Vin - it was a standout, highlighting a strong queer-platonic connection that was portrayed exceptionally well. The only thing I thought could have been better was the pacing of the story, which sometimes felt a bit slow. The ending wrapped up a bit too quickly for my liking, but all in all, it was still satisfying and didn't take away from my overall enjoyment.
My textbook for speech class. Had some great tips. But not neurodivergent friendly and lowkey kinda microaggressive
I'm giving this 3.5/5 stars... I really loved this book. There was just a couple of things I didn't like. Like how Kim flat out said the r word. Just little details like that made me rate it 4.5. Other than that it was beautiful. I might've liked the movie a bit better (don't fight me). Only because I was so obsessed with the movie when it came out
update: i read this to the kid and she loved it! she started singing her name heheh!
“made up names come from dreamers, their real names were stolen long ago so they dream up new one. they make a way out of no way, make names out of no names — pull them from the sky!”
this story has my heart
this is the literary equivalent of a train wreck. as much as i want to stop reading, i couldn't.
CW: racism, colorism, body shaming, fatphobic comments, sexism, and death of loved one (past)
This is bOOK!! I don't even know where to start. I think I need a few days to think about what to say. But y'all I think I found my book boyfriend
i randomly decided to pick this book up just because i really love yamile's writing in furia and i just wanted to check out her picture books to read to the kid i tutor. and i kid you not i cried. this was so beautiful, from the illustrations to yamile's writing. stories like these are the ones i wish i had when i was a kid.
there's this one quote that made me so emotional.
“from this land where our ancestors built a home for all, even when they were in chains because the color of their skin”
that's beautiful y'all.
Its was good, I lowkey liked the first one better though.. I really enjoyed reading these books!
“Every locked door has a key”
I really liked this book!! THE ENDING LEFT ME SHOOK!!!!! Y'all need to read this book if you haven't already! It's beautifully written, the characters are amazing, and guys the diversity!!!!
Writing: 4.5☆
Plot: 4☆
Enjoyment: 4☆
Characters: 5☆
Average: 4.25☆
Writing: I really liked Marie Lu's writing and world building. It made me feel like I was there with Emika. This actually made me want to read her other books. Although it took me 2 weeks to read this book most of the time it was fast paced, but I did find myself getting bored in a few parts.
Plot: warcross was really unique and unlike anything I've read before. I know it's been compared to ready player one but the I haven't read it so for me it's not like anything I've read
Better than the first part tbh, it's probably because all the action was in this part. I enjoyed it.. I may or may not have cried a bit
I gave tatbilb 4/5 love letters I really enjoyed reading it. Even after watching the film adaptation first. I will say that I loved the movie wAY more than the book. Yes you read right, personally the movie had everything that the book lacked. WHY WAS PETER SUCH A DOUCHE?! Like honestly movie Peter >>>>>>>. Book Lara deserves better. Also while we're talking about movie characters being better than the book character. MOVIE MARGOT AND JOSH > BOOK MARGOT AND JOSH DO NOT @ ME. They annoyed me so much to the point that when they said something I just rolled my eyes. I was like that one vine where the guy goes “oh my God she's always doing something” “ooo what she do?” “She breathed”. Yep that was me with them. ESPECIALLY WITH JOSH OML WHEN HE DID YOU KNOW... THAT YEAH I WAS LIKE BOI!! Let me stop before I throw my phone out of frustration. To end my statement, the movie was better drops mic.
Thank you netgalley for the advanced readers copy for this book in exchange for an honest review.
This....... it ain't it chief.
I went into this book looking for a well written poetry book but what i got was a mediocre poetry collection.
The writing wasn't good. It felt like the author was just focused more on rhyming than the actual flow of the poems. Like in most of the poems one line would make complete sense and i liked but then in the next i would be like what???
As a Christian I did like that most poems talked about God. But that's the only thing i actually liked.
I personally would not recommend..
edit: this review aged like milk lmao no
My heart.. I loved this book since the second I picked it up. It was an easy read but I had to pause just to take it all in. I love Maxon and America so much. I don't know why people dislike America she is so genuine, so what if she had feelings for Maxon too. Aspen broke up with her and hurt her. She didn't expect to fall for Maxon but it happened. I SHIP SOOOOOO HARD LIKE MY BABIES I CRY
As a Dominican woman I have never read a book about someone that is Dominican. I haven't seen myself in a character like I did when I read this book. I bet y'all already know what I'm giving this book.
5/5☆
The writing was beautiful, The whole book is written in verse and all of the verses make a story. I loved the fact that there was parts that were in Spanish and that the Spanish words weren't italicized. In every book that has a Latinx character, when they speak in Spanish it's always in italics. And this one tiny detail means so much to me and I know it means alot to other Spanish speaking readers.
I loved the characters, Xiomara, Xavier, and Caridad were my babies. Bro I even lowkey loved the parents. I saw myself in both Xiomara and Caridad because I've had that part in my life where I wasn't into going to church I questioned everything. My parents wanted me to do one thing when I wanted to do another. Almost everything Xiomara was going through I've gone through too. Y'all Dominican parents don't play, they crazy. But I see myself now like Caridad where she made a choice to go to church and is so caring and always has her friends back no matter what.
I am so happy this book exists because now Latinx teens can have a character to relate too. I didn't have someone like that almost every book I read as a kid were about white kids. And even though I did see a bit of myself in some of them. But it's different when you can fully see your self being represented in a book. And that's beautiful!
Representation is important.
CW: racism, cancer, and death of loved one
why do i always choose to read the emotional books when i'm at work or surrounded by people
i feel like they did this book so dirty. i went into this thinking i was going to be thrilled and kept at the edge of my seat. but no all i got a was a contemporary with a speculative twist. i'm so frustrated right now that i can't put my disappointment into words
Intriguing but so predictable.... I saw everything coming from a mile away :/ I really liked the podcast element of the book. But idk it wasn't even thrilling. I don't know if it was the narrator but even the parts that we're supposed to be thrilling felt so boring.
tw: rape, gang rape, murder, sexual abuse, suicide, death of loved ones.