bailedI was intrigued by the premise but bailed TWICE. I felt like the plot was very slow, but maybe it gets better?
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bailedI was intrigued by the premise but bailed TWICE. I felt like the plot was very slow, but maybe it gets better?
“The same…memories told like stories until they belong to everybody. Parents sliced up to share, first kisses exchanged like gifts.”
pickI loved all the will-they-won‘t-they drama and love triangles. Not loving where the relationships are heading at the end. My only major complaint is that I wish there was a clearer purpose for the royals to be American. I would have enjoyed that aspect more if the author had examined what might make an American monarchy unique or if there had been some greater commentary on the American political system besides “wouldn‘t CHOOSING a king be crazy.”
panI appreciated the creative framing of a tragically all-too-familiar story, but I found the ending unsatisfying. I understand wanting to show the reality of police brutality, which often goes unpunished, but the resolution is that Sarah‘s dad helped her with her website? Not sure what that says about injustice and the responsibility of those in power. However, my students like it, and that is important.
so-soREALLY wanted to love this book as much as Red, White, & Royal Blue. Maybe if I romanticized the “struggle” (read: poverty and exploitation) of living in NYC? Maybe if I found the overly-quirky cast or characters charming and not cliche? Maybe if I understood the connection between the love interests? Maybe if I hadn‘t been anticipating it for so long? Not a terrible read but not one I would recommend either.
pickOf the many plot lines interwoven in this story, I found evolving relationship with her mother to be the most compelling. I was least moved by the romance, but not going to lie, I also enjoyed the steamy scenes. Some dark moments, but they are outshone by the female characters each finding their power in different ways. Makes me want to rewatch Bend It Like Beckham ❤️
pickReally enjoyed this book. Whoever described it as Handmaid‘s Tale meets Hunger Games meets Lord of the Flies was spot on. Sincerely hoping Tierney didn‘t die at the end (ambiguous ending), not only because I liked her but also because it would take away from the girl power vibe of the last third of the book. Other than that, I loved it.
pickSufficiently filled the hole left after finishing Red, White & Royal Blue. Cute read.
pickLOVED this. I hadn‘t heard much, so over-hyping was not a problem for me. Kind of made me think about what it would have been like if Patrick and David (from Schitt‘s Creek) were dropped into an episode of The West Wing. Can‘t wait for the movie!
Rereading to prep for my class next year. Loving it more than the first time.
pickHaunting descriptions of the collapse of civilization punctuated by poetic lines about human relationships and introspection. I was expecting more mystery and suspense though...
Station-Eleven- inspired conversation about survival plans and assembling my apocalypse dream team
After hearing glowing reviews, I'm excited to start this new book. Hoping I don't get nightmares about the "Georgia flu." ???
"They were still able to cobble together a halfway decent lunch of crackers and popcorn and potato chips-- all the food that would not only survive the coming apocalypse, but would probably still be crispy and delicious when the next phase of evolution emerged from the ooze."
