Jordan

I read this novella because I am still anxiously awaiting my copy of Rhythm of War to arrive. While this book isn't necessary to read before RoW, I am glad I read it because many book reviewers have said that it will give context to certain events that happen. This follows Rysn as she is sent on an expedition to a haunted island. She brings along Lopen and a few other Bridge Four members. This book mostly focuses on Rysn and Lopen. I think this book was fun and interesting, and I love Lopen as a character. He is so different from everyone else and his humor is spot on. I thoroughly appreciated the research and the work that went into writing Rysn and how she handles life without the use of her legs. I can tell that Sanderson and his team really put in the work to represent her as believable as possible. This novella was a fun, quick read and I recommend to Sanderson lovers everywhere.

Prescod-Weinstein, a theoretical particle physicist, talks about the things that excite her most about the universe and all of the unknowns. She also discusses the ways in which humanity has gotten this information, and the things western civilization has done to indigenous communities against their will in order to get the scientific knowledge we have today. She continues on to discuss the additional obstacles POC, women, and trans people must overcome in order to make it in science.

This book is phenomenal. The first section is all about science and the fun and exciting things involved with particle physics. You can really feel Prescon-Weinstein's excitement and love for this science through the page as she explains these incredibly complex systems. This first section is in direct contrast to the rest of the book, where she discuss how hard it is for her to keep her love for this science when she sees the harm that the science community has caused and all of the extra work she must put into her profession to be successful. I didn't know much, if anything, that was in this book, and I highly recommend anyone read this.

This enemies-to-lovers book follows Graham and Henley, who are both up for a promotion for the same job. Henley has never liked Graham due to him taking credit for one of her ideas at work. They are tasked with going on one of the company's cruises to the Galapagos to experience what the company has to offer personally.

This book was fun. The characters were interesting and the plot was fun. I wasn't really invested in the romance side of the novel. I liked Graham and Henley, but ultimately didn't care about whether they were end-game. I was mostly interested in the story line of Henley working for this promotion. It showcased how difficult it can be for women in the workplace, while also showing how strong women are to keep persevering. By the end, I felt satisfied with how everything turned out.

Since this is a romance and I wasn't really interested in the romance aspect, I gave it 3 stars. Not to say I didn't like their relationship or anything. They were both really supportive of each other, I just was more interested in Henley's relationship with all of her friends and her sister, and all of the effort she put in to her job. It was inspiring.

Ultimately, a fun, hope-filled read that is perfect for the summer or for a fun vacation read.

Man am I so glad I picked up this series finally. I'm not going to go too far into the plot to avoid spoilers, but this picks up shortly after the last book left off. A lot of the problems with the first one were resolved in this book. My biggest gripe with the first book was that the pacing was off, but this book really improved on that. I didn't want to put the book down. The adventures had high stakes, and the reader learned so much more lore about this world and it's magic system. We learn a lot about the One Power and it's different manifestations as well.

The characters were all tested in specific ways to make their growth that much more impactful. We got some added characters that we followed, as well as explore characters we were already familiar with. One of my other gripes about the first book is that most of the book was just from Rand's perspective. However, in this book we get multiple POVs throughout the whole book, which I really appreciated. It really gave the reader that much more knowledge about the world.

The world building is chef's kiss. There is so many different types of magic, monsters, and locations we get to explore as the reader. While it can seem overwhelming at first, Jordan does a great job of making the information as digestible as possible.

I'm so excited to continue this series. I wish I had picked it up sooner.

TW: blood, violence, torture, slavery

Klara, an Artificial Friend, is in her store waiting to be sold to a family. When she is chosen by a teenage girl named Josie, she is thrilled. She goes to live with them, and this is the story of Klara's life.

This book was ok. I went into it hesitant because the synopsis did not seem like something up my alley. My instincts were correct. I didn't hate this book. I enjoyed it well enough and listened to the whole thing. But I wasn't wowed by it. I found it to be anticlimactic and boring. The whole story is told from Klara's point of view. Because she is a robot, there is a naivete and matter-of-factness to her inner dialogue that, while intriguing at first, eventually became kind of boring. There were a few small twists in the book that were off-putting as intended, but it felt like nothing ever really came of them. The characters all felt pretty 2 dimensional, and ultimately I felt like this book was just a slice of life story with a robot narrator.

Again, this isn't a bad book by any means. I'm sure there are people out there who would really enjoy this book. It just wasn't for me.

TW: death, depression, child illness, neglect

Anyone that knows me knows I am a huge fan of the McElroy's podcasts, especially MBMBAM and The Adventure Zone. The Adventure Zone is what got me interested in DnD, and has made me 2 great friends along the way! So my excitement for this new installation in their graphic novel adaptations of the Balance arc was huge. And now I've read it! I think they did a great job condensing this arc down. As one of the longer arcs in Balance, I felt it dragged a few times in the podcast. But this graphic novel did a great job of keeping the pace up. There was mystery, romance, fighting, humor, and beautifully heartfelt moments. I teared up at the end. I cannot wait for the next one to come out. The further along we get in the story, the more excited I get for each additional installment. Anyone that hasn't listened to this podcast, you should. But if it's not something you can commit to, then you should at least read these graphic novels. They're incredible.

TW: death, amputation, violence

In this story we follow Vanja, a girl given up by her mother to Death and Fortune when she was young. She becomes a maid to a princess in the land, where she is mistreated throughout her childhood. Her “mothers” offer her to work for them, but she doesn't want another person she is being controlled by. She becomes an accomplished thief, saving her money to escape. She is able to steal the magical necklace of the princess, allowing her to take her place. What follows is a story of Vanja learning trust and acceptance, as well as fighting the mysterious evil afoot.

I enjoyed this book. The story felt unique, and I really like Vanja as an MC. She was flawed and interesting to follow. The side characters aso all felt complex and fully fleshed out. The action was exciting and fun. While I did enjoy listening to this book, I ultimately think I'm outgrowing YA some. This book is targeted for an age group younger than my own, so I didn't relate to the characters as much. This doesn't mean the book is bad by any means. The 3 star rating is purely subjective based on my reading experience.

I would recommend this book to fans of YA fantasy!

TW: child abuse and neglect, abusive relationships, trauma from past assault

First, I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for access to this title in exchange for an honest review.

I went into this book thinking it was YA, but I would probably classify it between YA and middle grade. It definitely read much younger than I was anticipating. However, it was still really cute. I think I would have loved this book in middle school. This book follows Beatrix, who can communicate with books. She finds out she is actually an unwritten character from a book and is trying to find her mother in her story.

The characters were predictable and were hide to differentiate. They didn't seem really unique. However, the plot was very fun. I felt lost at times, but never so much so that I wasn't enjoying the story. I won't be continuing the series because it is an age range that I'm not interested in, but I would recommend this to a younger audience.

The tale of Angrboda and Loki is one of love, strength, and loss, and Genevieve Gornichec shows this beautifully. I really need to do some research on the history of these mythologies. I have quickly become obsessed with the stories of these scary gods.

As with most mythological retellings I read, I went into it not previously knowing the story. I don't think I had ever even heard of Angrboda. But that didn't diminish how much I enjoyed this story. Angrboda's strength and resilience created such a rich backbone to this story. Loki, while annoying and ultimately not great, still had a soft spot in my heart. He genuinely cared for Angrboda and their children. Also, Hel is the best and I love her, that is all.

The pacing of this book never felt off. While definitely a slower paced book, I still feel like I treasured every moment spent with these characters. Angrboda's relationship with Skadi brought me to tears multiple times. The lives her children led were beautiful and poetic. Everything about this book was a success in my eyes. I recommend it to lovers of mythology everywhere.

TW: animal death, blood, bones, death, gore, kidnapping, murder, poisoning, snakes, terminal illness, torture, violence

OOF this one was kind of a miss for me. I won't get too far into the plot to avoid spoilers for the previous books.

I was so bored through the majority of this book. I did not understand why it was so long. The entire book felt like it was just the characters all travelling to Tear. While this allowed Jordan to dial into some of the dream magic found in this world, I didn't feel like it needed to be as long as it was. I also felt like maybe the reader shouldn't follow so many POVs. Knowing that everyone was going to Tear but didn't know the rest were felt more annoying than fun. Also, we hardly got any of Rand's POV, which I'm a little more conflicted on. For most of the book, I was incredibly annoyed by this. However by the end, I kind of understood more while this happened.

This book is getting 3 stars instead of 2 solely because of the last chunk. I felt like the ending kind of redeemed itself. The action ramped up and we got to see some pretty cool magic. I really hope the next book is faster paced.

TW: animal abuse, animal death, anxiety, assault, attempted murder, blood, death, emesis, fire, hallucinations, hostages, kidnapping, murder, torture (mentioned), violence, war (mentioned)

Part Little Red Riding Hood, part Beauty and the Beast retelling, this story follows Red, the second daughter of the kingdom who must be sacrificed to the Wilderwood, and to the Wolf. She willing goes, trying to keep her loved ones safe from the mysterious power she has thrumming through her veins. What she finds when she gets there is nothing like what she expected.

I've been wanting to read this book ever since seeing the cover. They say not to judge a book by it's cover, but look at it; it's perfect. This book, while marketed as adult, definitely read a little more YA in my opinion. There was some profanity, but other than that, the tropes and themes felt more YA. That is by no means a dunk on this book. There isn't anything lesser about YA, and I really enjoyed reading this. This book definitely felt more like a Beauty and the Beast retelling than a Little Red Riding Hood retelling. Besides the names of Red and Wolf, this is a story of a woman who willingly sacrifices herself to go live in a castle with a beast and ends up falling in love. There's even a magic mirror, and Red loves books. I thought that this story did a good job of providing that lovely fairy tale feel, while still having unique characterization and plot points. The whole concept of giving blood to the forest, and the forest being semi-sentient was very interesting and allowed for a really dark setting. I was enamored with the romance, the characters, and the plot. I can't wait for the next one!

TW: self-harm for magic use (cutting), parental neglect/emotional abuse, mentions of physical symptoms that might be triggering to those with emetophobia, anxiety/panic attacks, parental death, gore, mild audio/visual hallucinations, religious abuse, medium-heat romance (non-explicit)

When Wallace dies unexpectedly and is taken by a reaper to a quirky tea shop to meet with Hugo, who she refers to as a ferryman, he is in shock. His life was full of success and money, but not so full of people who cared about him. He has a hard time grappling with the afterlife and everything Hugo has to offer him in terms of help and care. As Wallace finds himself starting to enjoy the company of the people in this tea shop, he realizes that maybe the way he lived his life wasn't the best, but it may be too late for him to do anything about it.

Guys, this book wrecked me. I was a puddle on the floor when I finished. I couldn't stop crying. This book is such a magical, lovely story. Klune does it again. The setting, the characters, the themes, everything help create the most fantastic, touching story. This tea shop is somewhere I would want to go to every day just to experience this cozy, perfect ambience. Characters are Klune's strong suit, and he doesn't disappoint here. Every character is so unique and fully realized. They each have very distinct personalities, as well as lovely relationships with each of the other characters. The family Wallace finds in this tea shop is so beautiful.

I was sobbing for the last 20 pages of this book. It definitely deals with some heavy themes. However, the story is so poignant and touching, and I would read 10 more books set in this tea shop with these characters just living their day-to-day lives. I recommend this book to anyone that loves a good love story. Check out the content warnings before hand, though. There is some dark content matter.

TW: animal death, anxiety, cancer (terminal), child death, death of a parent (past, mentioned), depression, heart attack, murder, outing (mentioned), self-harm

This book picks up shortly after the last book left off. Spoilers for previous books ahead. Grey and Lia Mara are working on getting the people to side with them and have faith in their version of ruling. Rhen and Harper are not only trying to fix their relationship, but also trying to prepare for a war that Grey has promised is coming to Emberfall. The plot follows how they reconcile their relationships with each other versus the countries' relationships that they rule.

I think this was a successful ending to a series. This wasn't my favorite series ever, but it was definitely entertaining. While I really disliked the second book, this third book made me realize why it was necessary. I don't take back my rating of that book, because I really didn't enjoy it, but I have a broader understanding of it now. I really love the character exploration in this book. The plot was secondary for me. I thought that the characters were all flawed, complex individuals with differing personalities. Kemmerer did a great job fulling delving into these characters and presenting the reader with hard scenarios and tough decisions.

The ending of the book felt fulfilling. It was kind of predictable, but I honestly didn't mind. The resolution all of the characters got felt good to me, and I left the series happy. I recommend this book to anyone wanting something entertaining, but not too deep. It's fun, suspenseful, and cute at times.

TW: abuse, animal death, blood, chronic illness, death, gore, murder, mutilation, PTSD, stabbing, suicide (mentioned), torture, violence, war themes

I should know by now that I have a very specific set of genres I enjoy.

This book follows Finlay, a recently divorced author that needs money. Through a misunderstanding, she is offered $50k to murder someone. When she accidentally does this, her life is turned upside down.

There wasn't anything particularly bad about this book. It was fine. Just kind of boring. I didn't really care for the characters or the plot. I just think contemporary fiction, unless it's cute romances, just isn't for me.

The audiobook narrator was good though!

In this story, we follow Renata, a young woman with the power to take memories. Her power is extremely rare and dangerous, and she isn't trusted everywhere she goes. As a child, she was forced to work for the kingdom, using her powers to steal the memories of the people against the crown. People with magical powers are persecuted in this kingdom, and many go into hiding. As a child, she is rescued from the kingdom by rebels, but then is similarly used by them. Lonely for most of her life, Renata is faced with losing one of the only people she loves, while trying to help improve the lives of magic users like her.

This book was definitely entertaining. The characters were fun and the plot was fast paced. However, it was full of very stereotypical tropes. This made the plot pretty predictable. There were one or two plot twists I didn't see coming, but for the most part, I could see what was going to happen. I also didn't really like the narrator. She felt a little flat in the reading of the story. The magic system really drew me in, however. Renata's power is super interesting and unique I am excited to continue on in this story and see what happens next!

TW: burning, death, execution, fire, grooming, injury descriptions, kidnapping, mental illness, mind control/altering, murder (including parental), poisoning, racial discrimination, suicide, torture, violence

After Jasmine, a soap opera star, goes through a very messy, very public breakup, she decides it is time to focus on her career and stop letting men dictate where her life goes. She gets hired to lead a show on a popular streaming service alongside a very handsome telenovella star, Ashton. Ashton has a secret son and a deep distrust of the media. What follows is an lovely story about these two unlikely people coming together.

I really loved this book. I thought the conversations about boundaries and expectations were very mature and helpful as a reader to see. The discussions around Latinx representation in film and tv was very enlightening and showed the diversity of the community. Jasmine is my hero, and I loved every minute we got to spend with her. Even though she was struggling with her dependency on men, I never once felt like she was weak for it. She was such a strong voice, with insightful knowledge and ways of dealing with people. Her character really made me feel like I should be standing up for myself more.

Overall, a really lovely, fun book. I'm excited to read the next one, following Jasmine's cousin, Michelle!

TW: home invasion (past), hospitalization, PTSD, stalking (mentioned, past), trauma, Sexually explicit scenes

What a sequel! I won't go into plot to avoid spoilers. I enjoyed this addition much better than the last book. There were definitely some faults with it, which I will get into, but for pure enjoyment factor alone, I gave this 4 stars.

This book struggled with some of the plot. I felt like Emilia got her way with these Princes more than she should have. They were made out to be these super powerful, manipulative men, but Emilia was able to get what she wanted from them multiple times. She also was able to get her way quickly with other magical beings in Hell. It all felt very convenient. I also think that some of the plot was pretty predictable. However, a lot of the ending caught me off guard and made me really hype for the next book.

The romance I felt like was great. The only downside was Emilia being pretty clueless sometimes. Some of that can be chalked up to insecurities, but she really didn't see some of the signs right in front of her face. However, the steamy scenes were great and I thought all of the arguing and tension was delectable. While there were some faults throughout with the plot, the ultimate goal for me is to enjoy a book, and this book delivered on that. I listened to the whole audiobook in a day. It was exciting and fun, which is all that matters.

I will add to this review that there is a scene (chapter 17) with questionable consent in regards to magical compulsion. No sex happens, but it ultimately felt unnecessary and didn't add to the plot at all. It was uncomfortable to read. Go into this chapter with caution.

I would recommend this book to people that like a good fantasy romance. Don't go into this book wanting the most riveting plot.

TW: blood, grief, gore, violence, loss of a loved one, brief mention of rape, drugging, a lot of sexual themes and scenes, questionable consent involving magical compulsion

I've seen this book all over social media. I went into it knowing nothing about it. I was happily surprised to find out it was an story based in Italy about the 7 princes of hell and witches that make deals with them.

This book was delightful to read. It had some romance, a kick ass heroine, an alluring Prince of Hell, and a fast paced plot. For a YA book, I really felt like this book didn't pull any punches. There were consequences for people's actions and stakes to the story. The characters were well fleshed out and interesting, while the pacing was fast and fun. I recommend this book for anyone looking for an interesting, fresh read!

TW: alcohol, blood, death, gambling, gore, loss, mental manipulation, mutilation, non-consensual touching, self-harm, violence, demons, the Devil

First off, I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I've been meaning to read “Malice” by John Gwynne, but haven't gotten around to it, so this is my first foray into one of his fantasy worlds. I was thoroughly impressed. This Norse-inspired story follows 3 characters from different backgrounds, all seeking different goals. This world was once run by now-dead gods that were brutal and dangerous. There are offspring scattered throughout the world from these gods that have special powers. However, the rest of the population has enslaved all of these offspring and mad them do their bidding. The 3 main characters are battling their way through this harsh world in their own ways.

For the majority of this book, I felt like I had no idea what was going on. Gwynne really doesn't explain anything for the reader. For the most part, this was ok, because the payoff when you understood what was going on was great. However, I do think at times it detracted from the story because I was just so confused that I wasn't fully engaging.

My favorite part about Gwynne's writing in this book is that he really doesn't pull any punches. This book is very battle-heavy, and his characters are not immune from injury and death. He makes these battles seem realistic, brutal, and chaotic, like they would be in real life. I appreciated this a lot.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this book to fantasy fans. It is full of magic and fighting and mythology, and is an intense read.

TW: gore, death, slavery

In a world with an invading alien race and giant mech chrisalises that are run by the power of a boy and girl pairing, where the girl usually dies, Zetian finds herself on a revenge quest to kill the boy that is responsible for her sister's death. However, when she succeeds at this and finds uot she is increidbly strong, she becomes known as the Iron Widow. She gets paired with a boy who murdered his entire family, but is stronger than anyone has been in generations. When that still doesn't kill her, she does her best to start a revolution to free girls from their captivity. What follows is a fast paced, emotional debut novel.

I really liked our main character, Zetian. I felt like her anger resonated with me throughout much of the book. Her quest for vengeance against the people that have held women down using fear and physical violence felt warranted and real. However, this books prose was definitely a little in your face and felt like it lacked nuance. All the information that the reader gets is just given. There's no subtlety. Also, some of the dialogue felt childish. The relationships, while very insta-lovey, had enough chemistry and interest within them that I didn't mind all that much. Towards the end of the book, I felt like everything kind of went off the rails. I didn't really understand how the mechs worked as much, so a lot of the battle scenes I felt lost in. There were certain scenes I loved, then there were other scenes that I found myself either bored or bewildered. The ending was intense and suspenseful, so I will be picking up the second. Hopefully the second is a little more carefully crafted so that the interesting story matches up to the prose.

I would recommend this book to people looking for a badass heroine fighting the patriarchy. Also, there's a polyamorous relationship. Need I say more?

TW: misogyny, femicide, rape mentioned, physical and emotional abuse, suicidal ideation, alcoholism, blood & gore depiction, murder, torture

In a future America that has been overcome by climate change and greed, we follow a band of people just trying to survive. Our main character, Lauren, starts the book as a teen. As a way to cope with the world around her, she starts a journal, where she writes down information about her days, as well as her ideas for a new religion. This world is desolate. Every man is for themselves. There is legalized slavery, corruption, and violence happening all around. Can Lauren and her family survive in this world? Can her religion help the people around her?

This book was harrowing. It felt all too real. This was written in 1993, and the book starts in 2025. The dystopian setting created a brutal, disgusting world almost not worth living in. I think the strongest point of this book for me was Lauren's character growth. She is a teen in this book, but as a narrator seems so much older and mature due to her life experiences. However, she shows some naivete at certain points in the book that really hammer home to the reader that while she is mature for her age, she is still just a girl. Butler does a deep dive into what the human psyche would be like in a world like this. She also shows how thin the veil is between our current world and this world. We could be a few missteps away from living in a world like this, and it made this book very hard to read at times.

Please read the CW carefully. This book is graphic and brutal. I would recommend this to people, but please check those.

CW: animal killing, cannibalism, drug use, gang violence, incest, murder, mutilation, pedophilia, racism, rape, sexism, torture, violence

In this space opera, we follow a unique set of characters. The First Sister has no name and no voice, who travels through space as a priestess of the Sisterhood. However, she isn't happy with the way her body and her life is not her own. We also follow Lito, an elite soldier of Venus who isn't sure what he's fighting for is the right thing to do. Together, they tell the story of this dark future in space where people's bodies are not their own and where there is still war and prejudice rampant throughout societies around the universe.

I really enjoyed this book. I loved that there was the space opera feel without the setting being overwhelming. I also thought this was a fresh take on a sci-fi story. Typically, you see no religious presence in a sci-fi story, but this one focused a lot on what a futuristic religion would look like out in the cosmos. We get to see how the Sisterhood proselytizes across the solar system and how their society is run. The characters and their situations felt relatable, even in this setting. Bodily autonomy was a huge theme throughout this book, showcasing that basically no one has the right to make their own decisions about their body. It was a scary future depicted, especially with the fights going on right now across America.

All in all, a successful, dark, entertaining book to read. I would recommend this to anyone out there wanting a unique sci-fi story.

TW: amputation, blackmail, child abuse (mentioned), death, dysphoria, execution, experimentation, injury (graphic), mental illness (untreated), neural implants, plastic surgery, prostitution, PTSD, torture (implied), violence, rape, misgendering

This book is set in a world where there are these superheroes called Extraordinaries. The story follows a boy named Nick who has been obsessed with these heroes for years. He goes so far as to write fanfic about them. When his best friend starts becoming absent and Nick starts to feel like no one likes him for who he is, he starts devising plans to make himself become an extraordinary.

This book was so funny. I was laughing out loud constantly. The narrator was so perfect at bringing these characters to life. Each character has such a distinct personality, and Klune does such a good job of making you feel so deeply for all of them. I teared up a few times, I laughed out loud, and I gushed. TJ Klune has quickly become my favorite author due to his wholesome, lovely, funny stories. I will be reading every single book he ever releases from here on out. I'm so excited for “Flash Fire”, the sequel to this book, to come out. I will be listening to it as well because the narration made this book that much more incredible.

Everyone, please read this book.

TW: ableism (internalized), anxiety, fire, grief, homophobia (minor), hospitalization, injury, medication, panic attack, parental death (past), self-harm/risk, sexism, slurs, violence

In this sequel to “Crown of Feathers”, we follow Veronyka, Tristan, Sev, and Val as they try to figure out how to save their people. I won't go too far into the plot since this is a sequel.

I just really love this series. It's so heartwarming and fun, as well as a refreshing take on some YA tropes. One of the things I like most about this book series so far is that there isn't a lot of the miscommunication trope. Whenever someone lies or is misunderstood, the other characters find out quickly and communicate. I hate when a major plot point is how everyone is hiding things from each other. I think that everyone has to face the consequences of their actions throughout, which sometimes doesn't happen in fantasy novels.

The plot towards the end is fast paced and exciting. Some of the beginning is a little slow and repetitive as everyone battles their internal selves and what their best courses of action are. However, I thought that that helped create so much character development, so I didn't mind as much. I saw a lot of negative reviews that mentioned how slow the plot was, and I completely recognize that, but it honestly didn't bother me.

The character development was the real winner of this book. Every character had their own growth arc, whether it be for better or for worse. Throughout revelations and fighting and political maneuverings, the characters each made unique decisions that changed who they were as people. Having the multiple POVs really helped the reader experience this war from all angles.

And don't get me started on the ships. Sev and Kade for life. Tristan is the ultimate cinnamon roll. I love everyone.

I definitely think this series is worth the read for fans of ya fantasy. They are chunky books, but so worth it.

TW: gaslighting, grief, human trafficking, kidnapping, mind control through magic, slavery, trauma

This book of short stories contains stories about a myriad of women living very different lives. The thread connecting all of these stories is their discussions on race in America. Some of the stories were more laid back than others, but every one had an impactful message. The last story still has me shaking. Evans does an incredible job of creating all of these unique women with different experiences that all interact with race in different ways. Every story felt like it ended so abruptly, but I really felt like it worked with the content of each of these stories. I would recommend this book to anyone. This review is short because I don't want to spoil any of the stories.

TW: racism, kidnapping, bullying, gun violence, death