bailedI wanted more from this. I just read a whole book on speed cubing and still don‘t have the first clue how to solve a cube. Technique names and combinations are thrown out like the reader is expected to follow, but there‘s no explanation. Also, the awful characters all still got a happy ending without consequences which is just SO annoying.
pickCatching up with February 2025. I was absolutely charmed by this book, and forgotten how much I loved it. Glad I got to include here (the top tens of the year I do for the bookstore I work at have to be published the current year). And I was absent a lot from Litsy (sorry all!)
#12booksof2025 @TheEllieMo
#12booksof2025
The Animorphs series in general has been a highlight for me this year - originally published in 1997, Little Me was too busy reading Baby Sitters Club books to even give these a second look 🤣 and I really missed out! Better late than never!
The storylines are often bonkers and the themes are BIG and often heavy but there‘s always some banter and great friends to soften the blow…
Last library haul of the year. Most of these will be on my January TBR.
pickAn exciting adventure story shot through with storylines on living with anxiety, living with a parent with depression & anxiety, and overcoming isolation in your community. I LOVED Addy's friendship with Caleb and how it grew over a short period of time. Addy's growing belief in herself to do things that frighten her was such a joy to see.
Our internet also went out yesterday so I started reading this one too! Another #netgalleybacklog but I'm reading the Spanish version 😆 it's ok so far. There was something I was a bit meh about but I'll keep listening. It's a series of journal entries by a 12yo I think (so you can probably imagine the tone)
pickThis is a story where everything revolves around game play, and players must continue to win to remain an active part of the society. Of course, the overall game is never truly fair but biased towards those with wealth and power. This misfit team of teenagers is determined to make it into the game that could change it all. As an adult reader, the plot was a bit predictable but it was a fun premise.
#MiddleGrade #audiobook #TRS2025
My oldest will be glad to know I'm finally starting this.
