en-US Thu, 15 May 2025 15:22:22 -0700 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg ReadStatus9429335989 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:22:22 -0700 /review/show/7572277744 Michaela is currently reading Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson
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that was bleak. particularly now. ]]> ReadStatus9421099778 Tue, 13 May 2025 13:02:17 -0700 /review/show/7566519015 Michaela is currently reading Home Before Dark by Riley Sager
]]> Review3742043563 Tue, 13 May 2025 13:01:48 -0700 /review/show/3742043563 Michaela gave 4 stars to 1984 (ebook) by George Orwell
that was bleak. particularly now. ]]> Review7553601165 Fri, 09 May 2025 16:32:45 -0700 /review/show/7553601165 Michaela gave 4 stars to Bad Tourists (Hardcover) by Caro Carver
]]> Review7550935954 Thu, 08 May 2025 09:27:51 -0700 /review/show/7550935954 Michaela gave 4 stars to The Thrashers (Hardcover) by Julie Soto
Definitely my favorite of Julie Soto’s books!

If you know me you know that I’ve struggled with her romances (FMN particularly gives me rage), but even though I had a couple small complaints with this one, I really enjoyed the experience and the way it was plotted and those things weren’t enough to decrease my interest (and considering this has paranormal vibes without advertising that way, that’s actually saying a lot for me).

It’s pretty well plotted and the one of the reveals in particular at the end was SO interesting and not at all what I expected, so that was pretty fun. Several things I did guess, but I don’t think that’s so bad for a YA book.

I do think a couple of the plot points/twists near the end were a little loose and didn’t get quite tied up in a way that answered all my questions, which was a bit of a bummer. I also didn’t really fully understand the relationship development between two of the characters and how we went from one extreme to heading towards the other. It was kind of odd and I don’t think super well done, but in my opinion relationship development is one of the author’s weakest writing points. Fortunately it wasn’t a huge part of the story so I could mostly look past it.

Personally I think there was great setup for a sequel, and I’d actually be very interested to read it. Even more so if she kind of expounded on those few things I thought were left a little loose (besides the epilogue).

Overall some issues, but nothing that took away from my enjoyment in any truly significant capacity. I’d recommend it if you’re in the mood for a YA thriller that is somewhat predictable but still fun.

Also, couldn’t help but picture Zach from The Challenge as Zach in this book. I don’t know why but they have the same vibe.

Thanks to Wednesday Books and Netgalley for the advance copy! All opinions are my own. ]]> Review6838624677 Tue, 06 May 2025 17:22:53 -0700 /review/show/6838624677 Michaela gave 5 stars to Great Big Beautiful Life (Hardcover) by Emily Henry
]]> ReadStatus9390614196 Mon, 05 May 2025 11:36:25 -0700 /review/show/7545424535 Michaela wants to read The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez
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