bailedDNF- The dialogue in the book between her and other characters was great. She got great advice and that advice could be helpful for a teen girl to think about if in the same situation. Then the MC ruins it by a self centered comment after she's away from the other character. I wasn't able to continue being in the mind of the MC, but the ending helps to show the consequences of actions made and a little prayer can go a long way.
“I had spotted it first….But I could see that Shawna wanted it too, so I just backed off and let her get it. Talk about self-sacrificing.”
Ugh, I‘m remembering why I took a break from this book. I get that the point is she gets jealous, but every interaction she has she thinks she‘s better than the other character. I think I‘m going to read the last chapter and call it a DNF. 🤦♀️
pickThe Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest, by Aubrey Hartman (2025)
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Premise: An undead fox who ushers the souls of animals into their best fit of four afterlifes (peace, pleasure, progress, and pain) is disturbed by a prophecy of great upheaval followed by the arrival of a plucky badger who can‘t seem to enter any of the realms.
Review: This is so charming, with a dash of spooky, and a powerful message for kids of all ages. ⬇️
so-so3✨The three odd sisters were a similarity among all the books so far. This was their origin story as well as recapping what happened from them in the other books.
pickTwo cute, fun, and emotional graphic novels for spooky season! 👻🖤
“And that,” Mr. Beckett says, leaning against the edge of his desk in third-period AP English, ankles crossed and dark eyes shining, “is the story of how Hemingway and Fitzgerald became the most famous literary frenemies of the twentieth century. Full disclosure, it probably won‘t be that useful to you on the AP exam, since for some reason they don‘t test your knowledge of hundred-year-old publishing gossip.
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pickWhile my favorite Goldy books are unhinged off-the-wall masterpieces, this was also really well done and funny! Maya learns some valuable friendship lessons while solving the case and building relationships both in her family and outside of it. I loved how all the pieces came together and how Maya turns a phrase; I legitimately laughed out loud a few times. Thanks to PRH Audio for the audiobook via their librarian/industry program.
