Ronni Davis
I can already tell that I'm going to be in pins and needles waiting for the second one.
Miranda is going about her normal day-to-day. Homework, school, life. There is buzz in the air about an asteroid colliding with the moon. Shouldn't be a big deal other than a pretty light show. Loads of asteroids have crashed into the moon; that's why it has craters.
Except it is a big deal. The asteroid knocks the moon off-kilter. This changes everything.
I read this book in one sitting. It was so scary because it's something that actually could happen. At least it seemed so in the book. Excellent read.
I am definitely in the minority on this book. Everyone seems to love it. I had a very hard time getting into it. The equations and footnotes at the bottom of the pages were distracting, and I couldn't connect with the main character. I wasn't able to finish it. However, I know I'm in the minority here, and that many people loved this book. I'm sorry I wasn't one of them. :(
It's like [b:Brokedown Palace 133455 Brokedown Palace Steven Brust http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172020578s/133455.jpg 1423], but better. I really liked this one.
Three stars because it kept me engaged, but I really didn't like Lily at all. I thought she was silly and made really bad decisions over and over and over. I know that when I was her age, there were a lot of things I just didn't GET, so I probably would have been the same way. But then, she had these people SPELLING things out to her and she still just did her own thing and flat out refused to do her job.
Her dad kind of threw me off too. He was so adamant about her following through but then demanding she not go to a party that Sabrina specifically asked her to be at? WTF Dad? You can't be so stubborn about one thing and then change the rules to suit you.
I thought the premise was great and the writing was easy to read. It was Lily's actions that had me cringing through the whole thing. But then, I never did care for The Devil Wears Prada, so maybe this book wasn't for me to begin with.
I enjoyed this book so, so so much!
Zora is inspirational and adorable, and Owen is amazing.
What I loved about this book was that it wasn't too angsty (we all know YA can get pretty dang angsty). It was a love story, but with a prince who was considerate, thoughtful, and had the most adorable crush, and a girl who wore natural hair and was unapologetically black, whose family and friends loved her fiercely, and who was making a difference in her community.
This book will be perfect for pre-teen Black girls who are desiring to see themselves in a fluffy, fun book. More rom-coms starring girls of color, please and thank you!
Thank you Edelweiss and Katherine Tegen Books for sending a review copy in exchange for an honest review!!!!
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voice + incredible characters + love story + infinite possibilities + amazing parents = just the tip of the iceberg why this book is BLOODY BRILLIANT and everyone needs it now!
Here's the thing that speaks to me so much about American Panda. I'm not Taiwanese, and my home life was so different growing up. But I felt like I was Mei, and she was me. It's rare that I connect so deeply with a character, but there was something so heartfelt and earnest and raw in the voice of this book, that I feel like anyone will be able to find a piece of themselves. There is something about #ownvoices novels by marginalized authors that help me relate to the characters in special way. There is a richness there that I feel all the way in my bones.
This book has everything one could ask for in a contemporary YA novel. It's HILARIOUS. I'm talking scream laugh funny. There is also a sweet romance, and tidbits about MIT that are fascinating for this outsider. There are family dynamics, urban legends, and vivid settings. Plus, the book will make you hungry.
I can't say enough good things about American Panda. It's one of my favorites of 2018. Highly recommended.
I was given this book as a gift and was very interested in the plot, as the guy I'm marrying is a synesthete. It was really great to read about her experiences and the experiences that others with synesthesia have. What a cool way to live, huh?
I enjoyed Mia's voice, and her little brother Zack was a charmer. It was touching as well, and had me nearly in tears in a few spots.
I wouldn't mind seeing a sequel to this, as there were some things that I felt needed to be resolved. Still, I liked the book and I feel like I can understand my synesthete finacé just a little bit more.
I enjoyed The Melting of Maggie Bean. Maggie is a believable and lovable character, and she has wonderful, supportive friends. She has to deal with a lot, and she handles herself with class throughout most of the book, even when she is gorging herself on candy at night.
Unfortunately, I felt that the ending was vague and confusing which knocked a couple of stars off for me... I felt as though the ends could have been tied up a bit more sharply.
