Hunted by the Sky

 

Title: Hunted by the Sky

Author: Tanaz Bhathena

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux

 
ISBN: 9780374313098

 

Thoughts: Rich world with lots of magic and political intrigue.

Rating: 4/5

Hope Was Here

Title: Hope Was Here

Author: Joan Bauer

Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group

 
ISBN: 9780739359983

 

Thoughts: Uplifting realistic teen fiction that focuses on community, politics, and found family.

Rating: 4/5

The Tiger's Daughter

 

Title: The Tiger's Daughter

Author: K Arsenault Rivera

Publisher: Tor Books

 
ISBN: 9780765392534

 

Thoughts: While there is some action, this dense yet flowing fantasy is all about the relationship between the two main characters.

Rating: 3/5

Firekeeper's Daughter

 

Title: Firekeeper's Daughter

Author: Angeline Boulley

Publisher: Henry, Holt and Co. (BYR)

 
ISBN: 9781250766564

 

Thoughts: This took a while for me to connect with the characters, but then it became a can't-put-down read that teaches and makes you think.

Rating: 4/5

Tracy Flick Can't Win

 

Title: Tracy Flick Can't Win

Author: Tom Perrotta

Publisher: Simon Schuster Audio

 
ISBN: 9781797139098

 

Thoughts: While you do not have to had read Election to enjoy this, it is basically Election but with a grown Tracy Flick, but that does not make it any less enjoyable.

Rating: 3/5

The Truth About Stacey

 

Title: The Truth About Stacey

Author: Raina Telgemeier & Ann M. Martin

Publisher: Graphix

 
ISBN: 9780545829106

 

Thoughts: A very positive story that deals with realistic but tough issues in a very approachable way.

Rating: 4/5

Beautiful World, Where Are You

 

Title: Beautiful World, Where Are You

Author: Sally Rooney

Publisher: Faber & Faber Audio

 
ISBN: 9780571365555

 

Thoughts: Very character-driven novel about two friends discovering themselves and how their friendship fits in.

Rating: 3/5

The Way the World Ends

 

Title: The Way the World Ends

Author: Jess Walter

Publisher: Amazon Original Stories

 
ISBN: n/a

 

Thoughts: A story about a near-mid-life crisis amidst thoughts of impending climate disaster.

Rating: 3/5

The Bruising of Qilwa

 

Title: The Bruising of Qilwa

Author: Naseem Jamnia

Publisher: Tachyon Publications

 
ISBN: 9781616963781

 

Thoughts: I have never read a medical fantasy before, but I do think that aspect was good here, but the world-building had many gaps and afterthoughts.

Rating: 2/5

How to Say Babylon

 

Title: How to Say Babylon

Author: Safiya Sinclair

Publisher: 37 Ink

 
ISBN: 9781982132330

 

Thoughts: Powerful memoir that really showcases Sinclair's voice and style while delving deep into Rastafarianism.

Rating: 5/5

Stacking the Shelves: 12/31-1/6

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You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty

 

Title: You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty

Author: Akwaeke Emezi

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

 
ISBN: 9781797142562

 

Thoughts: Emotional roller-coaster of a character-driven novel about finding love after profound grief.

Rating: 3/5

Legitimate Kid

 

Title: Legitimate Kid

Author: Aida Rodrigeuz

Publisher: HarperOne

 
ISBN: 9780063241282

 

Thoughts: A rather serious memoir, especially from a comedienne, that does not necessarily flow in a linear fashion.

Rating: 3/5

Miss Aldridge Regrets

Title: Miss Aldridge Regrets

Author: Louise Hare

Publisher: Berkley

 
ISBN: 9780593439258

 

Thoughts: Fun historical closed-circle mystery that also goes deep into the development of the main character.

Rating: 4/5

A Killer's Mind

 

Title: A Killer's Mind

Author: Mike Omer

Publisher: Thomas & Mercer

 
ISBN: 9781503955738

 

Thoughts: Typical but solid police procedural featuring an FBI forensic psychologist.

Rating: 3/5