How to Disappear by Sharon Huss Roat My rating: 4 of 5 stars You know I bought this book thinking that it might be a good read, but not really have a lot of depth to it. I am thrilled to say that I was wrong. I would love to hear that this book is … Continue reading How to Disappear
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Warhead
Warhead: The True Story of One Teen Who Almost Saved the World by Jeff Henigson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is one of those times where the title and the cover drew me in, and I'm glad they did. Warhead is the true story of Jeff Henigson who discovers he has brain cancer … Continue reading Warhead
Scars Like Wings
Scars Like Wings by Erin Stewart My rating: 3 of 5 stars I appreciate the depth Erin Stewart gave to the characters. They had complicated pasts that were slowly revealed. It's much more enjoyable to read a book where the character's actions are explained as you continue to learn more about them. If you know … Continue reading Scars Like Wings
Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic
Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum by Michael McCreary My rating: 3 of 5 stars Funny, You Don't Look Autistic is a humorous first hand look at life on the autism spectrum. I appreciate that while this is a memoir, it doesn't focus on just Michael's way of … Continue reading Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic
Regina Rising
Regina Rising by Wendy Toliver My rating: 2 of 5 stars I would recommend watching the show before reading this book. Normally, I would say book first, but because this is just the background story of one of the characters of a television show, I would switch the order. There was part of of the … Continue reading Regina Rising
Skulduggery Pleasant
Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy My rating: 4 of 5 stars Honestly, this series, it is in a class of its own. It has a ton of dry humor that I enjoy. The relationship between Skulduggery and Valkyrie/Stephanie is great. Skulduggery tries to act important, and Valkyrie just knocks him down, over and over.In this … Continue reading Skulduggery Pleasant
Brief Chronicle of Another Stupid Heartbreak
Brief Chronicle of Another Stupid Heartbreak by Adi Alsaid My rating: 2 of 5 stars For most of the book, I was wondering why no one called the cops on Lu. I mean, she was kind of being a creepy stalker. Her obsession with Cal and Iris started to make me uncomfortable. She didn't even … Continue reading Brief Chronicle of Another Stupid Heartbreak
King of the Mole People
King of the Mole People by Paul Gilligan My rating: 4 of 5 stars I don't even really know what to say about this book. It's great. There is so much that goes on, and finding a way to talk about it without spoilers is difficult. The characters are developed and different from what you … Continue reading King of the Mole People
Inkling
Inkling by Kenneth Oppel My rating: 3 of 5 stars This story shows the dangers of taking the easy way out and how the things you let into your life affect it. Inkling is a character with tons of personality, especially for a splotch of ink. He cares deeply for his family and does what … Continue reading Inkling
I Text Dead People
I Text Dead People by Rose Cooper My rating: 3 of 5 stars This was a fun read. The characters had more going on than the reader is initially led to believe, and their intentions seem sketchy at best most of the time. Part of me has to wonder why Annabel kept the phone for … Continue reading I Text Dead People