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I do not even have the words to describe how I feel when I see this. I have read those books. Never in a trillion years would I think this could happen here. I have nothing but rage and tears, no answers.

52 Books in 52 Weeks challenge Update

20% in and this reads like butter… the role reversal is on point with the world‘s increasing masculinity- love how alderman leans into events taking them to the furthest, rather than backing down for reader comfort.

Hey, #WithTheBanned readers. Our July book is 1984 by George Orwell.
If you need to skip this month due to the current political climate, it‘s completely understandable.

My worst book of June was a few books, but I‘m labeling this as the worst because I was hoping for something more or maybe growth. The rape and instead of equality it went 360 where men were now under women. As a woman I want equality, but I also have a son I want to see succeed in this world. This book felt too real with a lot of the crazy we are seeing, and I wish we could find a balance. 😓

I do not enjoy sci-fi, but I have read a few so far this year. I reread Ender, which then sent me to this series. Lands above! It may be better than Hunger Games @Chrissyreadit A "Red" (miner from Mars) loses his beloved wife, gets a horrendous, painful makeover, and then infiltrates the "Gold" (tyrant) society. Darrow is a one-of-a-kind hero. The competition is downright brutal. He can't trust anyone, but he gains loyalty. #overcomingevilempires

The writing is great. The story was meh. I could see the humor in the programming reduncies, but it just didn't capture my interest. It got very repetitive very fast. Honestly, it kept putting me to sleep, so I gave up on forcing it.

Another book checked off the #14books14weeks pile @Liz_M

1✨ Normally I am a fan of dystopian, but this one was too much. Maybe too real? There were several POVs which were all pretty similar (at least all the females). Women found they had actual power and instead of equality they decided to take over. There was rape, and sex as a tool that were hard to read through. Also along the story was murder, and justification using scripture throughout. #HTBookClub @Littlewolf1

I did it! 🎉🎉🎉 Finished my last two books for #192025 this weekend! It took me exactly 3 years.
It's been fun wending my way through the decades. I may at some point post my highlights from each decade
Thanks to @librarybelle for hosting. Now to read whatever I want from whatever year! 😉