Ellie Marney never disappoints me. I didn't know what to expect from Harris as a main character, but I really was pulling for him. I love that he and Ellie Marney never disappoints me. I didn't know what to expect from Harris as a main character, but I really was pulling for him. I love that he and Amie brought the best out in each other, but also pushed each other to be better. This story does feel complete, but I wouldn't mind seeing Harris and Amie show up again. But basically, I welcome anything written by Ellie Marney and always hope it will be available in the US.
Content Warning: Strong language throughout, drug abuse, physical abuse, sexual content (a little more graphic than I would feel comfortable giving to my mother).
2018 challenge: a book set in a country that fascinates you (Australia)
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Ellie Marney never disappoints me. I didn't know what to expect from Harris as a main character, but I really was pulling for him. I love that he and Amie brought the best out in each other, but also pushed each other to be better. This story does feel complete, but I wouldn't mind seeing Harris and Amie show up again. But basically, I welcome anything written by Ellie Marney and always hope it will be available in the US.
Content Warning: Strong language throughout, drug abuse, physical abuse, sexual content (a little more graphic than I would feel comfortable giving to my mother).
2018 challenge: a book set in a country that fascinates you (Australia)...more
Intriguing idea, but I was left wondering what the main character and I were supposed to learn from this. There were a lot of ideas that made me thinkIntriguing idea, but I was left wondering what the main character and I were supposed to learn from this. There were a lot of ideas that made me think, "oh, this is what this book wants me to think about and learn" but then they were never quite explored enough. It was a fairly quick read and I didn't mind reading it, but it left me feeling "huh."
Content warning: mild language, some sexual content
Ned was missing from this book. Apparently, Nancy "missed her special friend who had gone to South America on a school project." (See chapter 10, paraNed was missing from this book. Apparently, Nancy "missed her special friend who had gone to South America on a school project." (See chapter 10, paragraph 3). Hopefully, he's in the next one.
2018 challenge: a book mentioned in another book (The Secret in the Old Attic)...more
I think I'm not smart enough for cyberpunk. My biggest problem with this book is that I didn't understand what was really going on a lot of the time. I think I'm not smart enough for cyberpunk. My biggest problem with this book is that I didn't understand what was really going on a lot of the time. I consistently looked online for chapter summaries and learned I was getting the gist, but I still felt lost. I didn't connect to any of the characters, probably because I didn't understand what their goals were. Plus, the setting is pretty seedy. The end was pretty exciting though so I bumped it up to two stars.
Content warning: strong language throughout, sexual content including one graphic sex scene
After a strong start, this book turned into a "meh" for me. I liked the idea of it but I didn't connect to the characters. The romance was undevelopedAfter a strong start, this book turned into a "meh" for me. I liked the idea of it but I didn't connect to the characters. The romance was undeveloped, it just kind of happens, and I really didn't care if they fixed the garden or not. I did like the end, when things started going wrong, but overall it was just a so-so read for me.
Content warning: strong language and sex
2018 challenge: a book by an author with the same fist or last name as you...more
This is a beginning chapter book, so it's quite simplistic for an adult to read. However, it did have some charm especially with all of its referencesThis is a beginning chapter book, so it's quite simplistic for an adult to read. However, it did have some charm especially with all of its references to Nancy Drew and the rhinestone magnify glass.
2018 challenge: a book that was being read by a stranger in a public place (the library of course!)...more
While I did enjoy this, it didn't leave a lasting impression on me. I don't think I care enough to read the sequel. Jin seemed hot enough, but there wWhile I did enjoy this, it didn't leave a lasting impression on me. I don't think I care enough to read the sequel. Jin seemed hot enough, but there wasn't enough sizzle. I felt like he was a missed opportunity, though he may get to shine more in the sequels.
2018 challenge: a past Goodreads Choice Awards winner (2016 Debut Goodreads Author)...more
Delightful! Miri is such a likable girl and the story went in directions I didn't quite expect so it wasn't as predictable as I initially thought it wDelightful! Miri is such a likable girl and the story went in directions I didn't quite expect so it wasn't as predictable as I initially thought it would be. This is the second time I've read this and I liked it even better than I remembered (I didn't remember a lot). Highly recommended. And, as a side note, even though this is book one in a series, it can stand alone. I haven't ever read the sequels, though now I plan to.
2018 challenge: a book recommended by someone else taking the POPSUGAR Reading Challenge (Anna gets the honors this time)...more
This was less sappy than I feared, but it didn't really move me. It was also fairly sad because each of the changing points in his life were tragediesThis was less sappy than I feared, but it didn't really move me. It was also fairly sad because each of the changing points in his life were tragedies. I get that tragedies usually are changing points, but there are also happy ones too. Overall, I thought it was just okay.
Content warning: some mild language and death
2018 challenge: a bestseller from the year you graduated high school...more
This is the second time I've read/listened to this and it may be my favorite Neil Gaiman book. The funny thing is, half the time I felt like I didn't This is the second time I've read/listened to this and it may be my favorite Neil Gaiman book. The funny thing is, half the time I felt like I didn't really know what was going on, but you just kind of go with it. Highly entertaining.
Content Warning: Some instances of strong language; some disturbing violence/torture
2018 Challenge: A book you borrowed or that was given to you as a gift (Alex gave me the audio with Neil Gaiman reading it)...more
There were parts I liked, but overall, the story was just too...much for me. So many over-the-top events happened on this one road trip. The 2.5 stars
There were parts I liked, but overall, the story was just too...much for me. So many over-the-top events happened on this one road trip. The tone didn't really match some of the events. I was left confused and wondering what I had just listened to. I think my favorite part of the book was Walt.
Content Warning: Strong language, some sexual situations including an attempted assault
A very quick read, or listen in my case. This definitely gives me some things to think about, even if I didn't agree 100% with everything she said. I'A very quick read, or listen in my case. This definitely gives me some things to think about, even if I didn't agree 100% with everything she said. I'm happy she included that father's are important in children's lives. Too often, feminism means anti-men. That's not the case here.
I wanted to like this more than I did, and I can't quite put my finger on why this was just an okay book to me. Jackie is a fun character. I guess it I wanted to like this more than I did, and I can't quite put my finger on why this was just an okay book to me. Jackie is a fun character. I guess it just didn't quite click.
Content warning: some gruesome violence and some sex talk and sexual situations including an attempted rape
3.5 stars This isn't really a collection of short stories but some background on a few characters. I still enjoyed it and recommend it for fans, though3.5 stars This isn't really a collection of short stories but some background on a few characters. I still enjoyed it and recommend it for fans, though casual fans probably won't care.
2018 challenge: a book with alliteration in the title...more
Not my favorite Sarah Addison Allen, but I still really enjoyed it. It's always nice to be back in her small magical Carolina towns. The magic did3.75
Not my favorite Sarah Addison Allen, but I still really enjoyed it. It's always nice to be back in her small magical Carolina towns. The magic didn't seem as prominent in this book, but as an add on. I did like the emphasis on friendship and living for yourself and not others.
Content Warning: Some language and a fairly nongraphic sex scene
2018 challenge: a book with a fruit or vegetable in the title...more
This was an odd book. I liked the story. It was creepy in a good way. However, there were some philosophical ramblings that were somewhat interesting This was an odd book. I liked the story. It was creepy in a good way. However, there were some philosophical ramblings that were somewhat interesting but went on too long. Also, the book feels like a children's book, but then there was more language than I would expect in a children's book and a couple of instances of sexual implications. So I liked it, but it was odd and some things didn't work for me.
2018 challenge: a book that takes place around Halloween....more
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