I'm really not sure why this book took me nearly a year to read. Maybe it was because my interests are constantly shifting and I feel compelled and inI'm really not sure why this book took me nearly a year to read. Maybe it was because my interests are constantly shifting and I feel compelled and inspired to read a certain kind of book at different points in time. Whatever it may be, this book was really heartwarming. I loved reading it and recognizing certain large animal treatments still used today in veterinary medicine, and then encountering some things that definitely are no longer practiced. It's amazing to see how far the field has come, and to hear the stories of an older vet from when he was just beginning his practice. I've only ever worked in small animal medicine as a certified veterinary technician, and this made me really want to learn large animal medicine as well when I become a veterinarian. This book definitely has something for everyone....more
I didn't know what to think about this book in the beginning. I do love me a good hate-to-love trope, and the characters being roommates at that? Don'I didn't know what to think about this book in the beginning. I do love me a good hate-to-love trope, and the characters being roommates at that? Don't mind if I do. However, the fuckboy attitude of Weston did not make him endearing to me at all. There is a lot of character development in this book and I love it. I have quickly grown to love this series and how past characters make reappearances in this novel. Claire Kingsley has a gift for writing sweet love stories with humor, drama, steam, and witty banter. I can't wait to read Caleb's happily ever after because he anyone deserves a good love story it's him. This series is just what I needed to help me get out of the reading slump I've been in, so good!...more
I've been following Mirka on Instagram for a while in admiration of her beautiful art. The little teasers and snippets she posts on her page have had I've been following Mirka on Instagram for a while in admiration of her beautiful art. The little teasers and snippets she posts on her page have had me curious to read this comic, and I was not disappointed. Unnatural has such a cool premise. Essentially it's an allegory for society being against interracial and same-sex relationships/marriages, but the characters in this world are humanoid animals. The artwork is gorgeous with the punk rock vibe, and Leslie is such a likable character. I didn't know if I would really get into the comic, but I'm already reading through the second one like wildfire. The plot thickens quickly, and there are twists and turns everywhere. ...more
I've been a fan of Gabriel Picolo for as long as he's been around on the internet. When I found out he was finally getting to create a Teen Titans comI've been a fan of Gabriel Picolo for as long as he's been around on the internet. When I found out he was finally getting to create a Teen Titans comic after years of truly incredible fan art I was ecstatic. This was amazing. The art is beautiful, and the backstory to Raven is so emotional and adds so much dimension to her character. I cannot wait for the Beast Boy issue. This was so good I think I need to get a physical copy for my bookshelf. So so good!...more
Bookworms, pen named authors, steamy romance, and a plot twist at the end to change everything up? Yes please! This book was really cute. It reminded mBookworms, pen named authors, steamy romance, and a plot twist at the end to change everything up? Yes please! This book was really cute. It reminded me of a Hallmark movie on fire. It's been a really long time since I've read any kind of fiction that didn't have any paranormal/magical/eccentric twists to it. Kingsley definitely knows how to add dimension to characters; even the secondary characters were well fleshed out and added to the overall story. ...more
“a friend once told you there exists the medical term—John Henryism—for people exposed to stresses stemming from racism. They achieve themselves to de“a friend once told you there exists the medical term—John Henryism—for people exposed to stresses stemming from racism. They achieve themselves to death trying to dodge the buildup of erasure. Sherman James, the researcher who came up with the term, claimed the physiological costs were high. You hope by sitting in silence you are bucking the trend.�
This book is important. It is a raw and deeply moving work that both connects through experience and lays bare the ingrained racism in American society. To not be physically seen, and when you are seen you're seen through the lenses of racism, stereotypes and fear. This book conveys the anger and the hurt in such a poignant way. ...more
[image] DAMN... I don't even know where to begin with this book. The writing was brilliant, brilliant I say! Brunonia had me second guessing myself the[image] DAMN... I don't even know where to begin with this book. The writing was brilliant, brilliant I say! Brunonia had me second guessing myself the entire time. I never was really sure what was real. Is there a banshee killing everyone? Is the old lady crazy? Is the banshee real? Is this lady just very disturbed? There were so many twists and turns and shocking reveals I had to take several breaks to try and figure out what the hell was going on and what I understood was happening at this very moment in time in the book. I have never been so equally enthralled and confused by a book before. I definitely can't wait to read more of her books if this is any indication of her writing style and complex plots. If you would love some brain candy in the flavor of a book about witches, goddesses, banshees, murder, mystery, intrigue, and suspense this is your kind of delicious morsel of a book....more
I've always wanted to read some of Neil Gaiman's work, especially after my children's literature professor spoke so highly of him in our course. This I've always wanted to read some of Neil Gaiman's work, especially after my children's literature professor spoke so highly of him in our course. This was the first of his work that I've ever been introduced to. Some of the stories like "Wolves in the walls" were not my favorite and quite anticlimactic for me, but "The day I traded my dad for two goldfish" was really cute. I can see the allure his writing could have on children. I want to read more of his work for both adults and children alike....more
This book gutted me, tore my heart into smithereens, and left me with the most complex jumble of emotions I have yet to sort through to put myself bacThis book gutted me, tore my heart into smithereens, and left me with the most complex jumble of emotions I have yet to sort through to put myself back together again. In my life I have had the honor of knowing refugees from all over the world; Bosnia during the genocide of Muslims in the 90s, Columbia fleeing the cartel who killed their family, the Congo fleeing the war that has lasted so long yet the media speaks so little of, and so many more places. It is astonishing that over 65 million humans on this earth have been displaced due to war, poverty, natural disasters, violence, and other events that caused people to leave everything they knew and set forth into scary unknowns out of necessity for survival. It baffles and angers me that people are not accepting of refugees, and have so much hate in their hearts towards people just trying to survive. These stories are important for people to read to humanize refugees, and understand they are people too and their lives and stories matter. They bleed the same blood, shed the same tears, and are deserving of a safe and better life just like the rest of the world. This book is so important, and each of these amazing girls' stories will stay with me forever....more
A year ago in my children's literature class my professor had expressed to us her undying love for this book and its powerful message it carries for cA year ago in my children's literature class my professor had expressed to us her undying love for this book and its powerful message it carries for children. I had been under the impression that the imaginary friend Crenshaw the cat would have a major part of the book's plot. Homelessness and poverty are big, heavy topics for any reading level but especially for the middle grade level. I was excited for this book, but the fact that Crenshaw only makes a couple of appearances to say one-liners that are supposed to be sage advice for Jackson was disappointing. The parents are pretty irresponsible and in some ways clueless as to how much their actions are upsetting the children. The mother really wants to ask for help, the dad who has MS refuses anything he sees as a handout and as a result they live a life of great instability. Jackson is forced to feel he has to be the adult of the family and scrounge for food by any means necessary. The way the children were written wasn't believable. It seemed like the kids were just mini adults and I didn't feel like I was really reading about kids at times. If Crenshaw was more of a main character, and this book showed how imaginary friends truly help kids cope with difficult situations I think this story could of had more of a potential. ...more
This was the pick me up I have been needing. With going to school full time and working full time overnights I am at the third-of-the-way point of theThis was the pick me up I have been needing. With going to school full time and working full time overnights I am at the third-of-the-way point of the semester where Organic Chemistry is making me doubt myself and the negative thoughts of inadequacy plague my constant train of thought. I love graduation speeches, and I hope when I graduate I get to hear a treat like this one....more
I can't believe this series is over. It feels like I just started the first line of the first book, and now the circle's story has been told. I'm sad I can't believe this series is over. It feels like I just started the first line of the first book, and now the circle's story has been told. I'm sad I don't get to read more of this beautiful series. It's been wonderful, magical, laughable, and even the eye rolling moments of wishing Cassie would just get over herself were enjoyable. This series is a classic and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good read, a story to keep you guessing, and anyone looking to fall in love with some great characters. So good. So so good....more
Whenever I finish a biography/autobiography of North Korean defectors I have a very conflicted swirl of bittersweet and sorrowful feelings. On one hanWhenever I finish a biography/autobiography of North Korean defectors I have a very conflicted swirl of bittersweet and sorrowful feelings. On one hand, I am so thankful that each of these people are now free from the horrible regime, and that they were able to tell their stories. On the other hand, I'm saddened because millions more North Koreans are still trapped. Compared to other defector stories I've read Heyonseo's life and escape from North Korea was "easier" (for lack of a better word) than other North Korean's treacherous journeys to freedom being victims of human trafficking and prisoners in torture camps. However, escaping and becoming a refugee at the mercy of other nations is a very difficult, scary, and uncertain ordeal, especially in today's world. She was so brave as to have escaped at such a young age even if it hadn't been her initial intention. Every time she had to change her identity my heart broke more for Hyeonseo. To flee the only home you've ever known, your family, and everything familiar, and then to have to shed your identity over and over again to keep the past behind is incomprehensible. No two defectors have the same story, but collectively their voices come together to shed light on the horrors and injustices of North Korea for the entire world to see. ...more
As usual there is no disappointment over here in Secret Circle land. Five books and I still get caught off guard with super twis[image] HOLY SHIT!
As usual there is no disappointment over here in Secret Circle land. Five books and I still get caught off guard with super twisty plot twists. I know I say this at the end of every Secret Circle novel but damn I really did not see that one coming. This series has truly sunk its claws into me and I literally can't imagine what the finale is going to have in store for the circle. The big bad of this book was a little meh to me in the beginning, but not anymore! I really do love a good psycho villain that just shakes things up just for the fun of it. Adds quite a bit of character development for our favorite beloved characters. All I can say is; shit is about to get real....more
This book gave me conflicted feelings through and through. Basically, it was as if the author was writing all the intense scenes she usually does but This book gave me conflicted feelings through and through. Basically, it was as if the author was writing all the intense scenes she usually does but there was no build up. It was as if she was trying to write all of these crazy intense moments into one book but didn't have time for the buildup action that led to every single one. Therefore, when something crazy happened you didn't feel anything, just meh. You can't just introduce a climax event without any sort of ascending action and feeling. But since I have read the last three books despite the choppiness of this one I understood the gravity and the significance of all of the crazy climactic moments. Instead of the story being like a smooth arch of taffy it was more like small pieces of broken taffy assimilated together to form a pseudo arch with no real connection between pieces. If that made any sense at all that's what this book made me feel. Kind of underwhelming compared to the intensity and awesomeness of the three previous books in the series....more
This sequel was intense. Everything from the action, plot twists, love, hate, and everything in between was constantly leaving me on my toes. There weThis sequel was intense. Everything from the action, plot twists, love, hate, and everything in between was constantly leaving me on my toes. There were some parts I was truly terrified of what was going to happen but thankfully Frost didn't create certain graphically violent scenes. So much is happening in this story and I'm excited to see what happens next. The epilogue though had me dying that was a perfect ending to such a crazy and chaotic book....more
This book was far better than I could have ever anticipated it to be. I have been in love with Summer Rayne Oakes pages since I saw that YouTube videoThis book was far better than I could have ever anticipated it to be. I have been in love with Summer Rayne Oakes pages since I saw that YouTube video of her 600+ plants in her Brooklyn apartment. Now she has grown her indoor green space to 1100+ plants, teaches the world about all kinds of plants, advocates green fashion, and encourages people to care for the environment. She is truly an inspiration and so is this book. With such thought provoking questions like "is a tree still a tree once it's been chopped down for lumber?" My mind was racing throughout this entire book. I love my humble collection of 100+ plants in our home and this book made me love each of my plants so much more. She makes you think even deeper about the "weed" poking out from the cement in the sidewalk. This book took me back to the beginning of my plant journey when I bought my first plant that is still alive to this day. My beautiful red maranta that has suffered some abuse because of our kitten yet is still loving life. This was more than a book about plants. It's a book about seeing the world differently, making greater choices with less environmental impacts, and caring about others the way we care for plants. By learning how to love plants we can better love others as well as ourselves by not thinking about what they can offer us, but what we can offer them that fits their needs. Such a beautiful read. I can't get over how much I love this book....more
I started off strong liking this sequel a lot, but last quarter of the book was a bit of a marathon for me to finish. It began to feel a little bit liI started off strong liking this sequel a lot, but last quarter of the book was a bit of a marathon for me to finish. It began to feel a little bit like "show don't tell" writing towards the end, but I still enjoyed the book. Big things happen in this second installment of the Night Prince series. Vlad had some major character development in this book which I really like, and I'm excited to see how their relationship will fair with all the new changes and dilemmas the plot's ending had unfolded....more
For a short story there was a lot of detail and plot buildup. However, as impressed as I was with what I thought was going to be a complex short storyFor a short story there was a lot of detail and plot buildup. However, as impressed as I was with what I thought was going to be a complex short story ended up just bring a build up for the end scene alone and nothing else. It was a bit disappointing and left more to be desired. I love Jeaniene's writing, but this short story is not one of my favorite writings of hers....more
In all honesty I didn't care for this little novella. I was under the impression that it was going to be a mini story of Kat and Bones, but the latterIn all honesty I didn't care for this little novella. I was under the impression that it was going to be a mini story of Kat and Bones, but the latter showed up for two seconds in this whole story. The characters in this novella were not likeable to me. Some were flat, others trying too hard, and some just over the top that they weren't believable or likeable. I love Jeaniene's books, but this little short story was dull to me....more
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