Hello book nerds!

I am struggling with posting and all that…so if I am hit or miss, I am so sorry! Back to school. New routines. Exhaustion. A bit of depression. Overwhelmed. Yeah. It’s all happening which makes none of it happen.

Anyway, here’s my review of books I read the past week and goals for this week! Here’s to a great week of reading and good moods.

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Books I Read

Note about my ratings…I decided to try to be more mindful of my ratings and be “pickier” so…you’ll see that not everything is 5 stars lol. We shall see. I struggle with ratings so badly!!!

Middle Grade

The Probability of Everything by Sarah Everett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finished in pretty much one sitting-couldn’t put it down. My heart has to know how it would end. I can’t tell you anymore. Just don’t even read the synopsis. Just read it! It’s that kind of book-go in blind.

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I just have to let you know…I read THE PROBABILITY OF EVERYTHING in one day-which hasn’t happened in a long time. Granted, I was meeting two friends to talk about the book and I really wanted to have it finished, but it was not hard to immerse myself into this book. I even went for a walk and SOBBED THE ENTIRE LAST PART OF MY WALK. I cannot tell you why of course…but I loved this book. It was wonderful and had me so hooked. I love books that are just different and unexpected and this was it.

Young Adult

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loved the multiple pov and gossip girl vibes. Also, the way it all tied up in the end (and the epilogue) were *chefs kiss*.

View all my reviews Unpregnant by Jenni Hendriks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a ride from start to finish! I loved how it all played out. A really interesting perspective on abortion and teens.

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I read Unpregnant with my Banned Book club on Fable and it was soooo good. I can see why it is controversial, but man-it is great to read for a new perspective and to make you think about abortion. Which is the beauty of books right? To explore someone else’s life in a safe space and in a way to help you understand others.

Adult Reads

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Gaiman’s books are so hard to rate and to explain. I loved listening to him reading this one. Maybe it’s the vibes I like? The darkness, mystery, fantasy, horror?

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Option Pile

I am in the middle of some really great books! I bought the first 3 books in INHERITANCE GAMES and I see myself knocking those out soon. I am loving HAPPY EVER AFTER PLAYLIST and I know it’s going to break my heart…but also I know there will be a happy ending. (right?) I am reading IN THE KEY OF US with my Read to Write KidLit book club which just kicked off and I am so excited for. We even get to talk with Mariama J Lockington about her writing and her craft at the end of the month for my new podcast! RENEGADES is my audiobook and I am loving it!!! Superhero books for the win. Also, the narrator is the same narrator as LUNAR CHRONICLES also by Marissa Meyer and I love her! She’s great.

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