updating my fave graphic novel list rn.. i loved frizzy so stinking much! it was so adorable! as a girl with "big" hair, i understand how much hair impaupdating my fave graphic novel list rn.. i loved frizzy so stinking much! it was so adorable! as a girl with "big" hair, i understand how much hair impacts your self-confidence. i also really enjoyed the family dynamics. the end was a little abrupt but overall the reps ...more
i had more fun reading this book than i've had reading nonfic for a LONG TIME. def rec for the rep, but also just for the book! it's such an enjoyable i had more fun reading this book than i've had reading nonfic for a LONG TIME. def rec for the rep, but also just for the book! it's such an enjoyable read. i love the way noah writes and how he tells his life story. :)
fave quote: "being chosen is the greatest gift you can give to another human being."...more
one of the best books i've read in a long time. tan's writing is GORGEOUS. she makes other authors seem like beginners. it's impressive, and i loved itone of the best books i've read in a long time. tan's writing is GORGEOUS. she makes other authors seem like beginners. it's impressive, and i loved it. cannot believe this is a debut. everything was spot on. >> go read this book right now. for real. you'll see why.
quotes. . "some scars are carved into our bones - a part of who we are, shaping who we become. ... but she is stronger than you think, little star. just as you are." (4) . "her kindness was a warmth in the winter of my misery" (29) . "maybe you should sleep more if you're so tired." (40) hehe . "he leaned back, resting his palms on the grass. 'everyone has their own troubles; some lay them bare while others hide them better.' " (41) . "her smile infused her face with sudden warmth. she was beautiful, i realized then, though not in the same way my mother was. one had to look a little closer to find the grace in her movements, the strength in her bearing, the delicacy of her features. hers was a quieter beauty, but no less luminous once it was uncovered." (92)...more
*low-key squeals* guys this was so good. just what i was wanting after book one, and even better !!
emiko is so talented at writing characters. ones th*low-key squeals* guys this was so good. just what i was wanting after book one, and even better !!
emiko is so talented at writing characters. ones that are real, have hard struggles, but have hearts too. i loved seeing characters we already knew, plus some new ones!
the relationships in this book! amazing. the romance was ...more
this book has my HEART. i cannot explain the level of love i have for these characters. they've taught me so much. how to be strong, how to survive, hothis book has my HEART. i cannot explain the level of love i have for these characters. they've taught me so much. how to be strong, how to survive, how to love deeply. how to comfort, how to trust, how to be passionate and courageous. for sure a favorite of the year. goodness, it was amazing....more
saw this in the ~new ya~ section at the library, and picked it up, obvs, because anything by sepetys is amazing. read before bed... pretty much in onesaw this in the ~new ya~ section at the library, and picked it up, obvs, because anything by sepetys is amazing. read before bed... pretty much in one sitting. here's some advice, don't read it before bed, but do go get this book!! after never hearing much of anything about romania before, this was SUCH an eyeopener. the characters were awesome, and i felt like i was there, in romania. experiencing communism. it was incredible. ~ mind blown. in the top historical fic of the year. ~...more
tell me if you find a better romeo & juliet. woodson writes & the world becomes softer. my most favorite author & a story i want to read over and over atell me if you find a better romeo & juliet. woodson writes & the world becomes softer. my most favorite author & a story i want to read over and over and over <3
"if you come as softly as the wind within the trees you may here what i hear see what sorrow sees."
"our apartment takes up the top two floors. inside, it's more like a house than an apartment, with high windows, a fireplace in the living room, and stairs leading up to the bedrooms. i let myself in quietly and then tiptoed to my room. outside, thunder clapped hard. the rain sounded soothing tough, consistent. like it would always come down. like it would always be here." (15)
"he found himself watching her when she wasn't looking. watching the way she used her hand to move her hair out of her face, slowly, wrapping her fingers around it and pulling it back behind her ear. the way she leaned over her notebook to write, a tiny frown between her eyebrows. and her smile--she had a sweet smile. sweet and sad and something else too. he couldn't explain it. if anyone asked, he wouldn't be able to put words to how he felt when ellie looked at him and smiled. he felt something stop and start inside of him." (78)
"he pulled his knapsack off his shoulders and stared up at the sky. it was a beautiful day today, all warm and gold. the leaves had begun to change, and the trees up and down the block cast pretty shadows over everything. he loved october. had always loved it. there was something sad and beautiful about it--the ending and beginning of things." (84)
"and later, as he changed into his gym clothes, he had found himself thinking about her, imagining the two of them together somehwere. somewhere. / he needed someoen to talk to. someone who knew him well enough to rub his head and say, 'everything's going to be all right.'" ... and with the late afternoon light casting heavy shasows across everything, jeremiah rested his head against his legs. and cried." (101)
"'people call me miah,' he said softly. he had the most beautiful smile. / the hall was emoty, quiet, and dim. in the distance, i could hear a teacher talking. his voice was muffled, like it was coming from behind a closed door. the late bell had run a long time ago. 'miah, i like that. what's your last name?' / we were were whispering now, but in the empty hallway, our words seemed loud." (103)
"nelia took ellie's hand and placed her other one over it. she held it a moment. jeremiah smiled. he loved his mama--so, so much." (160)...more
bridge grew on me. the way this story is written is so unique. it felt a bit different at first, and then by the end i really liked it. love the dynambridge grew on me. the way this story is written is so unique. it felt a bit different at first, and then by the end i really liked it. love the dynamics between friends, fam, and just people. deals with some tricky stuff. and it was so good :)
um yes. clean romance. ice skating. the characters are just so sweet and wholesome. love :))
my mom stole this from me right after i got it for christmasum yes. clean romance. ice skating. the characters are just so sweet and wholesome. love :))
my mom stole this from me right after i got it for christmas and read the whole thing through :) then i read it and loved it too so if you're looking for mommy-daughter book club... :D...more
can the sequel come out sooner? thx :)) ... perfect adventure // retelling, in my opinion. felt a little more middle grade than ya, but it didn't matter can the sequel come out sooner? thx :)) ... perfect adventure // retelling, in my opinion. felt a little more middle grade than ya, but it didn't matter because it was good. i just really liked shiori's pov and takkan... oh my gosh i love him. also, the relationship between shiori and her brothers is SO PRECIOUS. we can't forget megari... i want to hug her.
so if u like characters: i totally rec this book to u!! ...more
so good y'all. -live as a married lady in victorian times. well-researched, it felt very legit! it was so interesting to me to see how isabelle thoughtso good y'all. -live as a married lady in victorian times. well-researched, it felt very legit! it was so interesting to me to see how isabelle thought abt the norms of the time. -not your typical romance. which turned out to be so fun :) -glory made my heart SO happy. i was so impressed with the rep of mental disability in history! i loved her as a character, and i enjoyed seeing reactions to her -- at first + as ppl got to know her. -ok now i want to read more proper romance :))
rec: if you love the genre niche or historical fic!...more
jade is such a beautiful character. so complex and so real. i loved seeing the world from her eyes! enjoyed the reps othis is just really, really good.
jade is such a beautiful character. so complex and so real. i loved seeing the world from her eyes! enjoyed the reps of lower income communities, minority at school, jade's fam, and more.
black lives matter, and i def rec this pov!
tw: mention of killings, discrimination, racism...more
THIS BOOK IS BEAUTIFUL. the words + illustrations. the lesson it teaches. i'm obsessed. THIS BOOK IS BEAUTIFUL. the words + illustrations. the lesson it teaches. i'm obsessed. ...more
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