Haidee Cardoso

I ended up reading this for my Library Management class. While it does make interesting points and observations, it is certainly outdated to today's times. For example, this book was published in 2007, before Facebook became huge and before the internet was filled with internet trolls. I think his compare and contrast with a “temporary ahole” and “certified ahole” was intriguing.

I liked reading about the data of certain companies Sutton talks about, particularly Costco and how they keep aholes to a minimum. But based on personal observations, this creates a new set of challenges for outsiders like how it's impossible to get a job with the company because no one seems to ever quit. I would recommend this book to anyone who works with aholes. It doesn't really provide much solutions, but it does provide a closer look into this workplace phenomenon.

This was a unique picture book. I didn't particularly enjoy it but I do believe it is picture book that should be read. I appreciate that the book critiques zoos for how they are realistically. I did enjoy the illustrations I found them to be distinctive and stark.

There are dark undertones as well, the main family of the story seems dysfunctional (the father appears to be possessive and the mother looks very depressed). I think my conflict with this book is I'm not sure if young children would catch the purpose of this story. But, I think older children may be able learn from it.

This has been a book I've been interested in reading for a very long time after seeing its amazing cover artwork. I was hesitant at first since it's been recently been picking up momentum because there's going to be a Netflix series based off of it. But I figured, what the heck. I was immediately immersed into a lusciously wonderful yet dangerous world Bardugo has created. I admit, the first two chapters were a little tough to get through, mostly because there's lost of different names being dropped. But, it's all because Bardugo is setting the stage and elements to the story. The characters were fascinating and have interesting backstories, the action was nonstop, and there's amazing twists. If you're looking for action, a hint of romance, and magic, this is the book for you. You'll feel like you're in the heist alongside this ragtag team of lovable misfits.

I'm not big on romances, but this was a lot of fun to read and enjoyed all the drama and fantasy elements incorporated to it in this beautiful yet dangerous world of the Fae. Amazing worldbuilding and high stakes. Feyre is likeable enough to continue to root for her. I had minor issues with the pacing and the beginning portion of the book (mostly Feyre's family being kind of useless). But overall, an enjoyable read and will definitely continue with the rest of the series.

It's worth noting I listened to the Recorded Books audio book version of this book. The narrator did an amazing job especially portraying such a wide cast.

It took me a little while to reflect on this book since I'm a big fan of The Hunger Games trilogy. I believe it was a welcomed addition to the series. I enjoyed all its thought-provoking questions about the true nature of being human and why there is war. It provides great insight on Coriolanus Snow and the foundation of how we know him today as the tyrannical President of Panem. The biggest strength would have to be that Coriolanus Snow himself is a very dimensional and interesting character in the way that he is very fluid. One moment, you're cheering him on but then the next you realize he's a manipulative prick. I do admit the book has boring moments and slight pacing issues towards the beginning. But all in all, an enjoyable read and a fantastic introduction to Coriolanus Snow.