We’re at the end of another week! This week just felt so long to me; I’m not sure why. It felt like I was at work all the time, even though I worked the same amount that I usually do. It will remain a mystery! Anyway, for the Week of 6/12, I read a total of 7 books! I know, not quite my usual amount, but like I said. It was a long week. I read some really great books, though! And my review books have slowed down since the beginning of the month.
Bite Size Reviews: Week of 6/12
The Summer of Everything by Julian Winters (6/13)
The summer before college, Wes is trying to work up the courage for one thing: tell his best friend Nico he’s in love with him. And now, save the indie bookstore he works at. What a lovely summer read this was! I mean, just looking at the cover, you know this is going to be true. We and his friends are a great group to read about, and there was so much great representation. Even an in-depth conversation about being aro/ace! I loved it (4 stars).
Violet Ghosts by Leah Thomas (6/14)
I already wrote a full review for this book this week, so just a few thoughts here! There are a lot of heavy issues in this book, so I would definitely check those out before picking up this book. The first half of it starts out slow, but it definitely picks up about halfway through. The ghosts worked as a good foil to Dani’s journey throughout the book, I thought (3.5 stars).
Taproot by Keezy Young (6/14)
Hamal is a gardener who can see ghosts. Blue is his best friend, and also a ghost. When something strange starts happening in town, Blue must do whatever he can to save Hamal. I loved the concept and the art behind this graphic novel. It worked so well together! I just wish it had been a little longer. Honestly, I would definitely keep reading about these two. They are so cute! (4 stars).
Blackout by Dhonille Clayton (6/15)
I’ll be writing a full review for this coming next week! This is a series of short stories written by prominent YA Black authors, surrounding a blackout in New York. They wanted to center around Black joy and love, and this definitely does that! The stories here work so well together, and I enjoyed how each author lent their voice. Collaborative works are amazing! (4.5 stars).
Too Bright To See by Kyle Lukoff (6/15)
In the summer before middle school, Bug’s best friend Moira has decided they need to get ready for the change. But the changes Moira suggests don’t fit with Bug’s version of himself. Plus, Bug’s house is being haunted by the ghost of his uncle. He just has to figure out what he wants. This is a middle grade novel, and it’s short but packs a punch! I am here for all of these trans and non-binary middle grade books being published. They are much needed (4.5 stars).
Call Down the Hawk by Maggie Stiefvater (6/16)
The apocalypse is coming, and it might be caused by dreamers like Ronan Lynch. As Ronan’s path intersects with other dreamers and thieves, his life about to be in danger. This is the first book in a new trilogy, and even though it took me a little to get into this book, I’m hooked enough to want to read the others. Plus, Ronan was probably my favorite character in The Raven Cycle, so I definitely love a series that centers him (4 stars).
The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He (6/17)
Cee and Kasey were once inseparable. Now, Cee is stranded on an island, and Kasey is trying to figure out what happened to her. Honestly, the less you know about this book going into it, the better. I will say, it’s one of those books that just drops you into the world, but it is definitely worth it. You take what you think is going to happen, and turn it on its head. I just want someone else to read it so I can talk about it with someone! (4.5 stars).
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