Normally it takes me a while to read novels. Mostly because I'm usually reading a few at a time and I bounce between them. I'm not exaggerating when INormally it takes me a while to read novels. Mostly because I'm usually reading a few at a time and I bounce between them. I'm not exaggerating when I say I couldn't tear my eyes away from this book. It was terrifying and heartbreaking and absolutely fantastic.
Recommended for older teens and adults who love drama, true crime, and podcasts....more
This book was some fantastic black girl magic. I love fantasy settings where race is a reality, and this doesn't shy away one bit from the hard truthsThis book was some fantastic black girl magic. I love fantasy settings where race is a reality, and this doesn't shy away one bit from the hard truths of living as a black girl in post-Civil War America, even an America with zombies all over the place. Jane is a wonderful protagonist. She is completely capable and badass, but flawed and vulnerable in ways that are interesting to the narrative and true to her character. I can't wait for the next installment! I would recommend this book for teens 14+ because of the gore and violence. ...more
Another hit from Kwame Alexander. I found some of the events to be a little cliche'd, but sometimes those familiar tropes can be good. The verse was lAnother hit from Kwame Alexander. I found some of the events to be a little cliche'd, but sometimes those familiar tropes can be good. The verse was lovely and simple, and the songs made for nice interludes. I could imagine the melodies that would accompany them. The themes are more mature than some of Alexander's earlier books, so this would be great for reluctant teen readers....more
I was so excited to read this ARC! The artwork is stunning, the plot is very cute, and it's overall just what I like. It has elements with wide appealI was so excited to read this ARC! The artwork is stunning, the plot is very cute, and it's overall just what I like. It has elements with wide appeal for many age levels. I recommend it for anyone who likes sweet, adorable, feel-good stories....more
Just finished the ARC. Not bad. It was quite creepy at times, and quite disturbing at others. Definitely some gross moments, but not really any gore, Just finished the ARC. Not bad. It was quite creepy at times, and quite disturbing at others. Definitely some gross moments, but not really any gore, just depictions of death and decay and other disturbing things. I liked the spiral into madness and the use of text size, journal entries, varying fonts, etc. Sometimes it felt a bit convoluted and clunky, but I think the ending helped me tie it all together. I think teens (or adults) who are into creepiness and madness would enjoy this. ...more
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