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Give Her Credit: The Untold Account of a Women's Bank That Empowered a Generation by Grace L. Williams
3.0
Fascinating history but a bit dry at times. I felt like it could have been edited down a little bit between the waiting about the application, but WOOHOO GIRL POWER!!!
This Will Be Fun by E.B. Asher
4.0
This was such a unique spin on a classic trope. I thought the 10 years later plot of heroes who have to go on with regular life after completing a HUGE quest, losing their leader in the fight, and coping with the loss along with other messy emotions they had. Being called 'The Four' who completed the quest and saved the kingdom, but without their leader, and just three left...it was hard for them all to cope with the trauma and to move on.
Clare- I think I enjoyed his perspective the most, he was charming and charismatic and hilarious. He clearly was deeply in love with Beatrice and just miserable without her. Getting to go on another quest was the perfect moment for him to get in her good graces. He was so funny and I liked him a lot. I liked that he was on a trading card and there was medieval magazines with his face on it.
Elowen- Very typical youngest of the group personality. She had a really cool magical gift of sensing other people's emotions around her, which frankly sounds exhausting, and I do not blame her one bit for wanting to live in seclusion. Her queer storyline was very much welcomed, especially since her love interest is a former assassin who had crossed paths with The Four previously.
Beatrice- Such a bummer. She had the most unique gift of being able to access people's memories and I thought that was such a cool and helpful tool to bring to the table. I enjoyed her love of baths, and her obvious pining for Sir Clare.
Overall this was a fun book but SO EMOTIONAL and not a new favorite. There were fun modern spins on things like tv shows, magazines and coffee shops that I found quite charming.
Clare- I think I enjoyed his perspective the most, he was charming and charismatic and hilarious. He clearly was deeply in love with Beatrice and just miserable without her. Getting to go on another quest was the perfect moment for him to get in her good graces. He was so funny and I liked him a lot. I liked that he was on a trading card and there was medieval magazines with his face on it.
Elowen- Very typical youngest of the group personality. She had a really cool magical gift of sensing other people's emotions around her, which frankly sounds exhausting, and I do not blame her one bit for wanting to live in seclusion. Her queer storyline was very much welcomed, especially since her love interest is a former assassin who had crossed paths with The Four previously.
Beatrice- Such a bummer. She had the most unique gift of being able to access people's memories and I thought that was such a cool and helpful tool to bring to the table. I enjoyed her love of baths, and her obvious pining for Sir Clare.
Overall this was a fun book but SO EMOTIONAL and not a new favorite. There were fun modern spins on things like tv shows, magazines and coffee shops that I found quite charming.
A Sick History of Medicine: A Warts-And-All Book Full of Fun Facts and Disgusting Discoveries by Jelena Poleksic, Neon Squid
2.0
The information is great and in an easy to understand format.
However- the audiobook has a horrific trumpet-y melody playing behind the narrator. As someone who listens to books faster than 1x speed, I could hardly hear the book.
My rating is strictly for the audiobook version - the regular ebook/physical book would be 5 stars.
However- the audiobook has a horrific trumpet-y melody playing behind the narrator. As someone who listens to books faster than 1x speed, I could hardly hear the book.
My rating is strictly for the audiobook version - the regular ebook/physical book would be 5 stars.
The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes
4.0
This book was such an unexpected hit for me. I really enjoyed the mystery and had no idea what could have possibly been going on.
While I really dislike unreliable female narrators where the rest of the characters think she's losing it. I was really not into that particular plot point. But I believed her and wanted to know what would happen.
The ending was so surprising and I did not see any of the twists coming.
While I really dislike unreliable female narrators where the rest of the characters think she's losing it. I was really not into that particular plot point. But I believed her and wanted to know what would happen.
The ending was so surprising and I did not see any of the twists coming.
The Tatami Galaxy by Tomihiko Morimi
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
This book is so nonsensical in a way that is not fun.
Sometimes weird outlandish books are fun and exciting but this just felt like a huge drag. I did not enjoy the main characters and the side characters made the experience even worse. Not for me, dudes.
Sometimes weird outlandish books are fun and exciting but this just felt like a huge drag. I did not enjoy the main characters and the side characters made the experience even worse. Not for me, dudes.
Tressa - The 12-Year-Old Mum: My True Story by Katy Weitz, Tressa Middleton
5.0
Poor poor Tressa.
The odds were stacked against her at literally every turn. My heart was aching while reading her story, but if she was brave enough to share it, I needed to be brave enough to read it.
This poor girl. I wish I could have saved her and taken her away from her terrible circumstances.
Seems like most problems could have been avoided if her parents had been real parents instead of druggie losers. I think Tressa has come out the other end stronger, smarter and braver than ever before and I hope she enjoys the rest of her life. She deserves to be happy.
The odds were stacked against her at literally every turn. My heart was aching while reading her story, but if she was brave enough to share it, I needed to be brave enough to read it.
This poor girl. I wish I could have saved her and taken her away from her terrible circumstances.
Seems like most problems could have been avoided if her parents had been real parents instead of druggie losers. I think Tressa has come out the other end stronger, smarter and braver than ever before and I hope she enjoys the rest of her life. She deserves to be happy.
A Killing Cold by Kate Alice Marshall
4.0
Very engaging read! I had no idea where the plot was going... Basically at all times. It was very enjoyable for me on my long drive to focus on Theo's problems instead of traffic.
The ending had my jaw on the FLOOR and this is why I will always sing Kate Alice Marshall's praises. Loved this book and I really enjoy her work in general.
I highly recommend this one.
Karissa Vackar did an amazing job with the narration as well!
The ending had my jaw on the FLOOR and this is why I will always sing Kate Alice Marshall's praises. Loved this book and I really enjoy her work in general.
I highly recommend this one.
Karissa Vackar did an amazing job with the narration as well!
A Classic Case by Alicia Thompson
3.0
Classic Alicia Thompson charm tied in with a low stake mystery. I enjoyed this but it was just okay. Not a new fave.
One Lucky Subscriber by Kellye Garrett
2.0
While the plot was the most promising out of the bunch, I couldn't help but not care for this one. It felt unbelievable and had some plot holes I didn't like.