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Kayla deals with Anxiety and depression. After Thank you Netgalley and Random House Childrens for providing an ARC of Home Home for an honest review.
Kayla deals with Anxiety and depression. After overdosing on some pills Kayla is sent to Canada to stay with her aunt Jillian and her wife Julie. As Kayla stays in Canada with her aunts she starts to write in a diary all her thoughts and feeling.
I found this book informational and a great read for middle grade on up....more
After 15 year old Lindy gets raped the summer of 1989 the narrator spends time reminiscing on the good and the bad times of that summer. He also goes After 15 year old Lindy gets raped the summer of 1989 the narrator spends time reminiscing on the good and the bad times of that summer. He also goes back and forth from the future to the past. I love a coming of age story and just trying to understand who you really are in this world....more
Ebony-Grace spends the summer with her father in Harlem. She has a wild imagination and she wants nothing more than to be with her grandfather who seeEbony-Grace spends the summer with her father in Harlem. She has a wild imagination and she wants nothing more than to be with her grandfather who seems to be the other one to understand her....more
I want to thank Netgalley and One World Publications for a ARC Copy of The Sky ie Mine by Amy Beashel for an honest review.
Isabel is dealing with demI want to thank Netgalley and One World Publications for a ARC Copy of The Sky ie Mine by Amy Beashel for an honest review.
Isabel is dealing with demons of her own. Not only is she getting black mailed by a guy for sexual favors but she is losing her best friend to somebody else. Isabel also lives in a home she doesnt feel comfortable in because of her stepfather Daniel.
I found this book really powerful in its message. Trigger warnings for rape, domestic violence, abuse and language....more
Does this have a taboo relationship yes. But if you could see passed that and for what this really is about I loved it. Fast interesting read. When 15Does this have a taboo relationship yes. But if you could see passed that and for what this really is about I loved it. Fast interesting read. When 15 years old Michael begins a relationship with an older women he falls fast in love. Then one day she disappears from his life only to find out she is on trail for being involved in hideous crimes during WWII....more
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Summer of 1955 and Ethan Harper is dropped of at his Aunt anThank you Netgalley and Wattpad for an Arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Summer of 1955 and Ethan Harper is dropped of at his Aunt and Uncle's home. A small town in Alabama Ethan faces a lot of racial situations because he is biracial. Then he meets Juniper Jones and it turns out to be a summer he will never forget.
I LOVED this book. It had everything I love reading about in a book. The characters where so fun. I loved the history part of it. It brought all kinds of emotions out. Happy, mad and even sad. A fantastic read for everyone....more
Jade comes from a low income neighborhood but goes to an elite school from being granted a scholarship. In this book you deal with life, family, frienJade comes from a low income neighborhood but goes to an elite school from being granted a scholarship. In this book you deal with life, family, friends and just trying to figure out herself and what she really wants out of this world. Sometimes just to be seen as a person and not by the color of her skin. A super fun quick read....more
The Lucky Ones by Liz Lawson was emotional, heartfelt story about a school shooting that takes place and how May and Zach both dealing with it in theiThe Lucky Ones by Liz Lawson was emotional, heartfelt story about a school shooting that takes place and how May and Zach both dealing with it in their own separate ways. This story is told in two alternate points of view. You have May who's twin brother died in the school shooting. Then you have Zach who's mother is the lawyer for the school shooter. Each dealing with their own situations end up needing each other.
Thank You Random House, Delacorte Press and Netgalley for providing an ARC of this book for an honest review....more
I enjoyed this graphic novel. It deals with a 15 year old girl who is dealing with death, family, friends and her sexuality. I seen it was a Netflix sI enjoyed this graphic novel. It deals with a 15 year old girl who is dealing with death, family, friends and her sexuality. I seen it was a Netflix show I'm sure it will be a little different since some of the content in this book was both mature content and a little dark....more
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It's not all Downhill from here deals with the main protagonisThank you Netgalley and Random House book for an Arc of this book for an honest review.
It's not all Downhill from here deals with the main protagonist Lo and her life and family and friends. This group of women are in their late 60's and are dealing with death, depression, sickness, etc.
I felt like some of the book was really rushed and I wanted to get to know the characters better....more
It started off okay for me but then it got too weird. I got 2/3 of the book read but I just couldn't finish it because I just lost interest and focus.It started off okay for me but then it got too weird. I got 2/3 of the book read but I just couldn't finish it because I just lost interest and focus....more
Whew this was a long book. I picked this up because I seen it was a tv show on fox and wanted to get a read on this before watching the show. I loved Whew this was a long book. I picked this up because I seen it was a tv show on fox and wanted to get a read on this before watching the show. I loved the idea about an orphan girl who is The One who will save the world. The only downside of this book is that I felt it was a little long and could have been cut down some pages....more
I enjoyed My Sister Rosa. The story is about a family who moves from Australia to New York for work. Che feels like he is the only one who know for suI enjoyed My Sister Rosa. The story is about a family who moves from Australia to New York for work. Che feels like he is the only one who know for sure that his little sister is a psychopath. He feels like he always had to be on his toes making sure his sister isnt doing something she isnt suppose to. On top of this story being about siblings it is very much about Che and trying to understand what it is he wants out of this life....more
When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfork brought me back to my high school days. It brought out all the feels that those days gave me. When Cleo stWhen You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfork brought me back to my high school days. It brought out all the feels that those days gave me. When Cleo starts realizing that she might be losing her best friend she begins having a hard time dealing with life. Not only is she losing her best friend but her parents are also separating. This books deals with alternating dates "Then" and "Now" Then talks about how her friendship ended and Now deals with the present day Cleo. I also enjoyed the diversity in this book and a great story line.
Thank you Netgalley and Delcorte Press for providing an ARC of this book for an honest review....more
This is my first Chevy Steven's book. It took me a while to get into it and once I did I felt it was a little intense. I enjoyed the story and the sisThis is my first Chevy Steven's book. It took me a while to get into it and once I did I felt it was a little intense. I enjoyed the story and the sisterly bond. I'm not sure what direction I wanted the book to go but didnt like the 3rd part of the book. I didnt like the choices that were made and left me feeling like WHY? Would somebody do that. Overall I do want to try another Chevy Steven's book. Trigger warning for rape, abuse, murder and kidnapping....more
Harley in the Sky by Akemi Dawn Bowman is my first book I have read from this author. Thank you Netgalley and Simon and Shuster for a copy of this ARCHarley in the Sky by Akemi Dawn Bowman is my first book I have read from this author. Thank you Netgalley and Simon and Shuster for a copy of this ARC for an honest review.
Harley Milano comes from a family of Circus Performers as well as her family owns the most famous circus in Las Vegas. She wants to be a Trapeze Artist but her parents want her to stay in school and go to college. Then one day Harley feels like her parents are just not listening to her dreams so she decides to join their revival circus Maison Du Mystère. Harley feels this is the only way she will become what she has always wanted to be.
I loved the story. The characters where all so different. I enjoyed the chemistry between Harley and Vas. I enjoyed how this story took place around the circus and learning the in and outs of the circus life. The writing style was beautiful. Such a fun read!...more
Reading a few of my backlist books and this was one of them. I found myself falling asleep while reading this book. So It didn't keep my interest. I gReading a few of my backlist books and this was one of them. I found myself falling asleep while reading this book. So It didn't keep my interest. I grabbed the audio book and the same thing happened. I forced myself through it and I felt like I couldn't connect with any of the characters really care what was going on in their lives. The book ended and I was happy to have finished it. ...more
One True Love is about a husband who goes missing when his plane crashes. When Emma comes to terms that after 3 years Jesse isn't coming back she moveOne True Love is about a husband who goes missing when his plane crashes. When Emma comes to terms that after 3 years Jesse isn't coming back she moves on with her life even falls in love again. Then out of nowhere there is news that Jesse has been found and he wants to win his wife back. What is Emma to do make it work with Jesse or go on with her new life with Sam.
This was a fun read. It definitely absorbed me in these relationships and had me thinking what would I do?...more
I liked the story idea of going off to military school to save your mother. I feel the story lagged in a lot of spots. Felt myself bored and withdrawnI liked the story idea of going off to military school to save your mother. I feel the story lagged in a lot of spots. Felt myself bored and withdrawn from the characters. Like how many times did they have to say she was 15. She was the youngest. She was the smallest. Like oh well. I get that. I really wanted to like this one. Just wasn't that into it....more
This middle grade book took place in 1967 during the Vietnam War. I enjoy books that take place during a historical time. The Wednesday Wars deals witThis middle grade book took place in 1967 during the Vietnam War. I enjoy books that take place during a historical time. The Wednesday Wars deals with school, family, fathers, teachers and friends. While I enjoyed some of the laugh out loud moments of this book. I love how the main character was reading shakespeare. I felt like the writing of this book was not my style. I had a hard time staying focus. Overall it was okay....more
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