These girls reminded me of me and my best friend when we were their age. We often had disagreements and squabbles, but, just like Tai and Mila, too muThese girls reminded me of me and my best friend when we were their age. We often had disagreements and squabbles, but, just like Tai and Mila, too much history to stop being friends. I'm glad they confronted what Tai's dad did, and that they were able to find their way back to being friends, even as they found new friends and interests.
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These girls reminded me of me and my best friend when we were their age. We often had disagreements and squabbles, but, just like Tai and Mila, too much history to stop being friends. I'm glad they confronted what Tai's dad did, and that they were able to find their way back to being friends, even as they found new friends and interests....more
This was great. I really like Goo's characters, and the relationships she builds between them. I'm glad Clara showed some real growth here, and I loveThis was great. I really like Goo's characters, and the relationships she builds between them. I'm glad Clara showed some real growth here, and I love how involved her dad is in her life.
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This was great. I really like Goo's characters, and the relationships she builds between them. I'm glad Clara showed some real growth here, and I love how involved her dad is in her life....more
This was well written and engaging but the plot hits one of my triggers - addiction - and made it hard for me to really get into it or enjoy the writiThis was well written and engaging but the plot hits one of my triggers - addiction - and made it hard for me to really get into it or enjoy the writing. On top of that, Morgan makes so many terrible, stressful decisions that I felt secondhand anxiety for them for a LOT of the book.
I think it was really interesting to see this portrayal of neurodivergence, as a parent who is autistic, and I would love to read more books with adults who are parents and neurodiverse. ...more
Cute and funny! Parts of it definitely had my laughing out loud, and I really liked the characters. I wish we had gotten some chapters from Sam's persCute and funny! Parts of it definitely had my laughing out loud, and I really liked the characters. I wish we had gotten some chapters from Sam's perspective; I love reading about the dude's longing and attraction. No on page banging, so if you like a more chaste, modern romance, here you go!...more
I really enjoyed this climate apocalypse story, told from the perspective of two sisters. I thought the set up for this was really clever and interestI really enjoyed this climate apocalypse story, told from the perspective of two sisters. I thought the set up for this was really clever and interesting. I liked the characters and their storylines. I felt compelled to keep reading to figure out the truth of their stories.
Maybe not the best idea to read this book about grief and family and loss and heartbreak and friends while on the reference desk. I was definitely quiMaybe not the best idea to read this book about grief and family and loss and heartbreak and friends while on the reference desk. I was definitely quietly crying for the end. This was really lovely and sweet and a little heartbreaking, but ultimately uplifting and happy....more
3.5 stars, I think. I enjoyed The Mothers more, but this was good, too. I read it for my book club, and I'm looking forward to the discussion. (view s3.5 stars, I think. I enjoyed The Mothers more, but this was good, too. I read it for my book club, and I'm looking forward to the discussion. (view spoiler)[I wish there had been more of a resolution between Stella and Desiree, but I was glad their daughters still kept in touch, and I am so happy for Jude's future. (hide spoiler)]...more
Completely charming and lovely. I really enjoyed the characters (though I might wish there weren't all white), and I am highly anticipating the sequelCompletely charming and lovely. I really enjoyed the characters (though I might wish there weren't all white), and I am highly anticipating the sequel. ...more
This was lovely and warm, and I enjoyed the heck out of it. The audio is narrated by Stockard Channing, who was such a pleasure to listen to. Forman dThis was lovely and warm, and I enjoyed the heck out of it. The audio is narrated by Stockard Channing, who was such a pleasure to listen to. Forman does a great job navigating Bug through some really tricky, mature issues....more
The writing in this was absolutely beautiful, and brought to life perfectly by Bahni Turpin's narration. The deep, gentle, and Stunning and timeless.
The writing in this was absolutely beautiful, and brought to life perfectly by Bahni Turpin's narration. The deep, gentle, and nurturing love all the characters had for each other was so moving....more
There is A LOT going on in this book - deals with the devil, interstellar aliens, trans issues, and violin study - but Aoki makes it all work togetherThere is A LOT going on in this book - deals with the devil, interstellar aliens, trans issues, and violin study - but Aoki makes it all work together, though it does take most of the book for all the pieces to start to connect and really form a cohesive whole. I really liked the story and the characters, and I enjoyed watching how Aoki weaved it all together. ...more
First of all, I thought this book came out aaaaages ago because I felt like I had seen it on my library shelves practically since I started there in 2First of all, I thought this book came out aaaaages ago because I felt like I had seen it on my library shelves practically since I started there in 2015. But no! It only came out in the Fall of 2020!
This book was BEAUTIFUL. I love the art, and how expressive and intricate the lines are. I thought it was really masterful how the narrative blended the mom's story and reminiscences, the fairy tales, and Tien's story. It was a quick read, but really enjoyable. ...more
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