We’re at the end of the week again! I honestly can’t believe that next week is Thanksgiving already. November just absolutely flew by. But there are still a few books that I want to read before the end of the year, so I better get reading! That’s the plan for tomorrow, at least. Going to get some books finished! Anyway, for the Week of 11/13, I read a total of 7 books. A little down for me, but it was a busy week.
Bite Size Reviews: Week of 11/13
Another Kind by Trevor Beam (11/15)
Hidden away by the government, six kids live with strange abilities. For the most part, life is good, since they don’t have to worry about prying eyes. At least, until someone breaches their security. Now, they’re on the run. This is a graphic novel that’s kind of along similiar lines of X-Men. The art in it was absolutely fantastic. And I loved the characters too! They were so fun (4 stars).
The Heartbreak Bakery by A.R. Capetta (11/5)
After being dumped, Syd bakes a batch of brownies to sell at the bakery. The only problem? The brownies seem to start breaking up couples across town. With the help of Harvey, the delivery person, Syd has to track down everyone who bought the brownies to save their relationships. One of my favorite things about this was the recipes between each chapter. They made me want to bake! And the way they connected to the story was brilliant (4 stars).
Starfish by Lisa Fipps (11/15)
Ellie has always been bullied about her weight. For her, her safe space is her swimming pool. Where she can take up all the space she wants. But a new friend and a strong relationship with a therapist might be just what she needs. This is a middle grade novel in verse, and while I appreciate the importance of the book, there is a lot of trauma included in here. It kind of took me out of the story a little bit (3 stars).
A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger (11/17)
Nina is a Lipan girl in our world, someone who has always believed in the old stories. Oli is a Cottonmouth kid, from the land of spirits. When Oli needs help to save one of his friends, his journey might just lead him to Nina’s world. Based on Lipan Apache storytelling, it’s a slow build but it’s definitely worth it. It’s not clear from the beginning what’s happening, but I promise it’s worth it by the end (5 stars).
City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab (11/17)
Cassidy Blake has the ability to see ghosts. As it just so happens, her best friend is also a ghost. When her parents start filming a TV show based on their popular book series, The Inspecters, Cass finds herself in Scotland. And learning more about ghosts than she ever knew possible. Schwab has proven herself a master at writing, as she can write for any audience. I love Cassidy and can’t wait to read more about her! (4 stars)
Spin Me Right Round by David Valdes (11/19)
All Luis wants is to go to prom with his boyfriend, but his school won’t let him. All due to the murder of another gay kid from his school in the 1980s. So, when Luis finds himself suddenly back in the 80s, he might be able to change things for that boy. This is sort of a re-telling of Back to the Future, and overall, it was really fun! The main character just kind of got on my nerves throughout (3 stars).
Tunnel of Bones by Victoria Schwab (11/19)
The sequel to City of Ghosts, this time we meet up with Cass and Jacob in Paris. Here, Cass’s parents are filming in the Catacombs, where Cass accidently wakes up a dangerous spirit. In this second book, Schwab builds on the world that we saw in the first book, further expanding on what Cass can do. Plus, we get more of her relationship with Jacob too (4 stars).