Finding Freedom

 

Title: Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family

Author: Omid Scobie & Carolyn Durand

Publisher: HarperAudio

 
ISBN: 97810063046139

 

Thoughts:  A deeper look into Harry and Meghan's life together, from courtship to stepping down as royals.

 

Rating: 4/5

How to Raise a Feminist Son

 

Title: How to Raise a Feminist Son: Motherhood, Masculinity, and the Making of My Family

Author: Sonora Jha

Publisher: Penguin

 
ISBN: 9781632173645

 

Thoughts:  While a lot of the advice is geared towards raising sons, Jha's own experiences will resonate with all mothers.

 

Rating: 3/5

Gods of Jade and Shadow

 

Title: Gods of Jade and Shadow

Author: Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio

 
ISBN: 9781984890375

 

Thoughts:  I really wanted to love this as I love all the elements that went into it, but the narrator somehow made it somewhat boring and my mind would wander.

 

Rating: 3/5

Chouette

 

Title: Chouette

Author: Claire Oshetsky

Publisher: Ecco

 
ISBN: 9780063066670

 

Thoughts:  Too bizarre and metaphorical for my taste, especially since I never really pinned down the metaphor.

 

Rating: 2/5

Just Like That

 

Title: Just Like That

Author: Gary D. Schmidt

Publisher: Clarion

 
ISBN: 9780544084773

 

Thoughts: It took a while for Meryl Lee's story to really start, although Matthew's was enticing from the get go, but overall, a wonderful book about grief and friendship.

 

Rating: 4/5

The Xoe Meyers Trilogy

 

Title: The Xoe Meyers Trilogy

Author: Sara Roethle

Publisher: self

 
ISBN: 9781779253211

 

Thoughts:  Not the least bit realistic, not that a book about supernatural beings can be incredibly realistic, but three fun novels nonetheless.

 

Rating: 3/5

The Witches

 

Title: The Witches

Author: Roald Dahl

Publisher: Puffin

 
ISBN: 9780141370385

 

Thoughts:  Honestly, the random and inconsistent sound effects killed this for me, throwing me out of what seemed to be a good story.

 

Rating: 3/5

Stacking the Shelves: 2/6-2/12

 

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The Talented Miss Farwell

 

Title: The Talented Miss Farwell

Author: Emily Grey Tedrowe

Publisher: HarperAudio

 
ISBN: n/a

 

Thoughts:  An interesting read, and while the flaws made the main character, I wanted a little more from her.

 

Rating: 3/5

Down & Dirty

 

Title: Down & Dirty

Author: Tracy Wolff

Publisher: Love Spell

 
ISBN: 9781101883631

 

Thoughts: Steamier than I prefer, but a very touching story with relatable characters.

 

Rating: 4/5

Love Is a Revolution

 

Title: Between Perfect and Real

Author: Renee Watson

Publisher: Bloomsbury YA

 
ISBN: 9781547600601

 

Thoughts: Realistic and fun YA romance about learning to love yourself first.

 

Rating: 4/5

Between Perfect and Real

 

Title: Between Perfect and Real

Author: Ray Stoeve

Publisher: Harry N Abrams

 
ISBN: 9781419746017

 

Thoughts: A powerful novel that really shows the journey to self-discovery told from the POV of a trans boy.

 

Rating: 5/5

Stacking the Shelves: 12/26-2/5

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Just Haven't Met You Yet

 

Title: Just Haven't Met You Yet

Author: Sophie Cousens

Publisher: Penguin Audio

 
ISBN: n/a

 

Thoughts: Super fun meet-cute rom-com.

 

Rating: 4/5

Still Life

 

Title: Still Life

Author: Sarah Winman

Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons

 
ISBN: 9780593330753

 

Thoughts: A joyous work of historical fiction that expertly portrays all the ups and downs life has to offer.

 

Rating: 5/5

Sisters of the Neversea

 

Title: Sisters of the Neversea

Author: Cythia Leitich Smith

Publisher: Heartdrum

 
ISBN: 9780062869975

 

Thoughts: Good modern re-imagining of Peter Pan, but there were a number of parts that just begged for a deeper exploration.

 

Rating: 3/5