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Monthly Archives: December 2020
“What the hell, Dad?” – The Sweeney Sisters by Lian Dolan
My TBR pile has taunted me this entire year. In my continuing attempt to remedy that, here is another 2019 Holiday exchange book review (Thanks Black Raven!) to close out the year. When famous writer, Bill Sweeney, suddenly dies, his … Continue reading
“…seeing people as the problem, instead of the policies that ensnare them.” – How to Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
I wrote this review months ago. I have re-written it several times and I’m still not completely comfortable with the results. Worrying about saying the wrong thing or that I spent too much time here talking about myself instead of … Continue reading
“He is full of roots, while she has only branches.” – The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab
This author is definitely on my “put in a library request as soon as a new title shows up” list. Schwab’s Shades of Magic series is phenomenal and while I didn’t enjoy them as much, the Monsters of Verity YA … Continue reading
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“In this game of life, your family is the court and your ball is your heart.” – Crossover by Kwame Alexander
This gem was given to me by Black Raven through last year’s CBR holiday book exchange. Most likely, I would have never come across this book on my own, so a big thanks to Black Raven. It took me almost … Continue reading
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“All the good things about her had to be taken away, too.” – Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
My stay at home obsession with the My Favorite Murder podcast led me to this title. Not something that I would generally read, but Georgia Hardstark’s ringing endorsement nudged me to give it a try. Not sure that it was … Continue reading
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