A fitting end to the series, even if it's a little too HEA for me. It is writte for middle grade readers, after all.A fitting end to the series, even if it's a little too HEA for me. It is writte for middle grade readers, after all....more
My least favorite of the series, there wasn't enough foreshadowing to keep the reader guessing and Stevie just refuses to grow. Her character developmMy least favorite of the series, there wasn't enough foreshadowing to keep the reader guessing and Stevie just refuses to grow. Her character development is nil. She's pretty much the same as at the end of the first book. There's another cliffhanger ending, but I'm not sure it's strong enough to make me read the next book....more
A fitting end to the series, this book had one twist I didn't see coming. It was a fun ride with lots of great messages about friendship, family, forgA fitting end to the series, this book had one twist I didn't see coming. It was a fun ride with lots of great messages about friendship, family, forgiveness, and magic for the adventurous middle grade reader. Definitely recommended!...more
The pictures are beautiful, but this just doesn't match up with the power of the original. I'm sure it's because I read it in less than an hour so I jThe pictures are beautiful, but this just doesn't match up with the power of the original. I'm sure it's because I read it in less than an hour so I just didn't get as absorbed in the story as I did when I read the original novel as a child. Still, not a bad way to nostalgically pass my lunch hour. Don't skip the extras in the back, they are wonderful!...more
Another quick, yet satisfying read from Victoria Schwab. This book continues Cassidy and Jacob's adventures, plus we get a little more background on JAnother quick, yet satisfying read from Victoria Schwab. This book continues Cassidy and Jacob's adventures, plus we get a little more background on Jacob and meet some new friends. A great middle grade supernatural horror story - just scary enough to enjoy it!...more
A quick, entertaining short story and I didn't guess who dunnit before the big reveal.A quick, entertaining short story and I didn't guess who dunnit before the big reveal....more
A hard, but important and thought-provoking read. I can't say I enjoyed reading it, but I'm glad I did.A hard, but important and thought-provoking read. I can't say I enjoyed reading it, but I'm glad I did....more
Entertaining story with a twist I didn't see coming. The audio narration was full-cast and amazing!!Entertaining story with a twist I didn't see coming. The audio narration was full-cast and amazing!!...more
Published posthumously, I absolutely understand why Silverstein didn't choose these for his earlier books. There were a couple gems, but nothing greatPublished posthumously, I absolutely understand why Silverstein didn't choose these for his earlier books. There were a couple gems, but nothing great compared to his other collections. Fun and utterly forgettable....more
Very, very brief introductions to 50 fascinating women whose lives changed the world. Be prepared to find other resources to delve deeper into their lVery, very brief introductions to 50 fascinating women whose lives changed the world. Be prepared to find other resources to delve deeper into their lives....more
A painful, raw look at the experience of trans women in our current culture and in history through the eyes of one trans woman of color. Definitely noA painful, raw look at the experience of trans women in our current culture and in history through the eyes of one trans woman of color. Definitely not entertaining, but certainly thought provoking....more
This is the 3rd Octavia Butler book I have read, and I've decided that although she's a good writer, she's just not my cup of tea. The book was well wThis is the 3rd Octavia Butler book I have read, and I've decided that although she's a good writer, she's just not my cup of tea. The book was well written and well constructed. The world she created was completely believable. It's supposed to be happening right now so she did not set it far enough in the future, but I can absolutely see those things happening in the next 50 years. The world she created was completely believable. The problem is, I just wasn't entertained. I had to force myself to finish the book. If you like dystopian, which I usually do, and sci-fi, then you'll probably like this book. I guess I just didn't like the setting or the characters....more
A quick read with multiple POVs, which worked really well and kept the story moving along. I was left wanting at the end, there wasn't enough informatA quick read with multiple POVs, which worked really well and kept the story moving along. I was left wanting at the end, there wasn't enough information for me to really feel like the story wrapped up (hence 4 stars instead of 5), but I never wanted to put this book down, it's compulsively readable!
My only real complaint (besides the end) is that the author obviously has no idea how pregnancies work. There is absolutely NO WAY a woman who was 8 months pregnant with twins would have been out in the field during an active FBI investigation: desk work, yes, fieldwork no. Not only would her doctor not allow it, but she'd be as big as a horse and not feel like doing anything that Keller does in the book. Still, suspend your disbelief and enjoy the book!...more
A fantastic mix of story, comics, and illustrations, this is a wonderful book to give to kids who are struggling with bullies, divorce, friendship, orA fantastic mix of story, comics, and illustrations, this is a wonderful book to give to kids who are struggling with bullies, divorce, friendship, or just life. Jason Reynolds is genius. I listened to the audio version and it was perfection. Of course, I had to also page through the print version because the illustrations are not to be missed! Seriously, every middle grade kid who's ever dreamed of being a superhero or dealt with a bully needs to read this book....more
Lots of social commentary, lots of rambling on about the author's (meaning protagonist since it's told in first person) virtues, and just lots of rambLots of social commentary, lots of rambling on about the author's (meaning protagonist since it's told in first person) virtues, and just lots of rambling period. I dreaded picking this book up every time I did and I'm very glad it's over. I know Swift was a satirist, but ugh, I was bored out of my mind the entire time....more
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