honestly it felt akin to a rick riordan book to me. you have three kids who findBook 7 completed for #RamadanReadathon
this was such a cute, fun read.
honestly it felt akin to a rick riordan book to me. you have three kids who find themselves stuck in another, crazy interesting world where they are tasked to complete 3 challenges in order to save themselves and return home
it's like a steampunk jumanji (i never watched jumanji tho hehe) set in an south asian inspired world. the writing is absolutely gorgeous, the detailing of the world and the descriptions of food and setting, so very well done
i loved how the author was able to seamlessly entwine aspects of islamic & bangladeshi culture into the story. the fact that there's a hijabi main character that's faith and practices aren't the main conflict of the story ...more
the AMOUNT of times i started anne of green gables as a kid and never finished it was too often to count
and so i made it my goal to read it to the endthe AMOUNT of times i started anne of green gables as a kid and never finished it was too often to count
and so i made it my goal to read it to the end. and i did :')
Not bad tbh, it's fun and anne is a hilariously ridiculous character, i quite like her. the story is really set on family and life in the past which was nice but i didn't really find it life-changing or super interesting
most the time, the events of the story just follow anne in her daily life, which can be.......tiring at times. but overall the audiobook was really easy to listen to and i'm glad i lived the dreams of my smol, child self and finished it....more
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Unity Club was such a refreshing read. Although I'm not a big middle grade rea this arc was provided to me through netgalley. all opinions are my own
Unity Club was such a refreshing read. Although I'm not a big middle grade reader, this book kept impressed me with the important topics it featured.
It follows our main character, Brett as she juggles to find balance between healing after her mother's departure (continuing her life with her boyfriend in another province) and being president of her school's Unity Club. When a new group home for at-risk youth is established in her neighbourhood, she witnesses at first hand at how quickly people are to point fingers.
This book focuses on integrity and welcoming differences. It really highlights the need for acceptance and kindness. I liked how well the characters were crafted. They had a solid voice and the writing was easy to follow, I also enjoyed the relationship between Brett and her father though I had wished we saw that develop a bit further.
The friendship Brett shared with Jude was sweet and i appreciated the diversity featured. My only critiques is that i found it to be predictable. ...more
- beautifully woven adventure of a young boy - dual perspectives (one written in word and the other Reasons why you should read this book RIGHT NOW
- beautifully woven adventure of a young boy - dual perspectives (one written in word and the other in pictures) - DEAF MAIN CHARACTERS - brilliant artwork im thoroughly impressed - a sad, soft, smol boy - a sad, soft smol girl - they need protecting and love - i wanna wrap everyone up in blankets and give them hot chocolate and marshmallows - so much family love my heart - ITS SO SHORT I FINISHED IN 20 MINUTES - dont be intimidated by the size - brb forcing everyone to read this book
"'We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.'"
i have no idea but i do know that j.k.rowling should be banned from writing from this day forward. STOP. HURTI three or four three or four three or four
i have no idea but i do know that j.k.rowling should be banned from writing from this day forward. STOP. HURTING. MY. FAVS.
RTC 3.5 stars!!
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i just have two things to say
1) why are these books so HUGE ???? halp 2) i'm convinced this is gonna be the best from the series so, much pressure
Let’s just list bc I have no energy for anythiFull review posted
Me calling the police on Stroud: [image]
I’m dead inside and everything hurts. :) :) :)
Let’s just list bc I have no energy for anything else: - ITS OVER ITS OVER ITS OVER - OH MY GOD WHY IS IT OVER MY BABIES I WONT SEE ANYMORE OF THEM THIS IS SO SAD - Ahem - Let’s just talk about how Anthony Lockwood and Lucy and Holly and George and Kipps and the Skull are totally arguing over tea and cookies right now - Bc any other scenario will leave me drowning in my own tears - THIS. BOOK. CRUSHED. EVERYTHING. I. AM. - I was crying in beginning, middle, and end - Just - Sobbing silently while my hopes and dreams and aspirations leached out of me and into these little children - I love them so much oh my god someone hold me - THE SKULL - THE SKULL OH MY HEART - The banter you guys, it’s perfect, it’s beautiful, it revived me during my deepest and darkest time (view spoiler)[aka when George got beaten up but those as*holes :( (hide spoiler)] - THE SKULL TEASING LUCY ABOUT LOCKWOOD I WANT A FULL SIZED BOOK ABOUT THAT - And holly and lucy’s friendship oh my goodness - The character development you guys - Everyone had such epic development, except lockwood, he’s perfect from the beginning - The only way to get over this series is to full fledge throw yourself into fanfiction and fan art and headcanons bc that’s what I did (you can ask sana, she had to deal with my spamming) - Stoud has no heart and he proved it with the trash he pulled in this book - You’re an evil man *whispers* when is book 6 being released again ;) ;) ;) I wont tell anyone :) :) promise :) - [image]
My entire emotions of this book can be summed up nicely by this picture [image]
PUT YOUR PITCHFORKS DOWN OKAY let me explain.
So, I have now come to terMy entire emotions of this book can be summed up nicely by this picture [image]
PUT YOUR PITCHFORKS DOWN OKAY let me explain.
So, I have now come to terms with the fact that 63.34% of this fandom is based on nostalgia, like it’s a decent book but for the HYPE it’s just…..well….
So Goblet of Fire was over 700 pages and I felt as if the story hadn’t started until the last 10 chapters. 700 PAGES
700 PAGES FOR A MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK
LIKE THAT’S GOTTA BE SOME HARDCORE, ENTERTAINING ISH IF YOU WANNA GO 700 PAGES but sadly, I felt it was VERY DRAWN OUT and im sorry please don’t hate me I don’t deserve this okay Im a good kid I do the dishes and vacuum my room
So basically harry continues his pursuit in life of being the most special snowflake to ever exist on the blue and green globe, though at points in time, I was beginning to sympathize with the kid
Ron is meh His FAMILY ON THE OTHER HAND Molly Weasley is a blessing to this world The twins are sO precious AND I NEED MORE OF THEM Percy is meh Arthur is 9/10
HERMIONE IS PROBABLY THE ONLY CHARACTER THAT I CAN SAY I COMPLETELY AND ENTIRELY ADORE
She’s witty and smart and doesn’t take crap from the boys but is also really loyal and trustworthy basically the best kind of character in this series
Also Sirius, he’s, he’s too good man, he’s just too good
I also have to say I thoroughly enjoyed the last 5 chapters of the book, why you would ask, BECAUSE THINGS HAPPENED. IT WAS EXCITING, EVENTS TOOK PLACE unlike the rest of the 650 pages which were just drawn out filler
Anyways, im told the next book is better or something, also still looking out for the luna character, apparently she’s a doll
Please forgive me
“If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
2.5 stars!!
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check yo calendars kids
it's the 15th
which can only mean ONE thing. . .
. . .this b*tch is back to continue her hp series binge
I just want to bring to attention that this was uncle rick’s dedication for this book:
To my wonderful readers: Sorry about that last cliff-hanger. W
I just want to bring to attention that this was uncle rick’s dedication for this book:
To my wonderful readers: Sorry about that last cliff-hanger. Well, no, not really. HAHAHAHA. But, seriously, I love you guys.
Does anyone doubt this man’s evilness now?
Okay but seriously this book was everything and percabeth is the reason im still breathing after everything uncle rick put us through I don’t forgive you
Im down to one more book until I finish this series and im gonna cry bc I’VE BECOME SO ATTACHED TO THESE CHARACTERS I LOVE ALL MY CHILDREN SO MUCH how will I live without them ???
I just,,,,I just want my kids to be happy, is that too much to ask for??
4.5 stars!!
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I'm supposed to be buddy reading this with Peppa but she literally doesn't show her face in the reading world anymore so. . .yes i will keep exposing you come back looks like i'm on my own...more
Lockwood and Co. continue to freak me out and melt my heart at the same time. I’m. Just. So. Invested. In. Everything.
So, let me teFull review posted
Lockwood and Co. continue to freak me out and melt my heart at the same time. I’m. Just. So. Invested. In. Everything.
So, let me tell you, if you looking for creepy, this book has got it. If you’re looking for complex characters that will own your soul, this book has got it. If you’re looking for mysteries and thrills, this book has got it.
HONESTLY JUST PICK UP THE BOOK.
I’m telling you, when I was listening to it (audiobook-ed it), I was getting goosebumps at certain parts, it’s very properly scary. But it’s also properly hilarious (that skull man, that skull doesn’t stop) and the ending will make you scream (in protest).
IN CASE YOU DIDN’T CATCH THAT. . . “Come off it,” Lockwood said. “You know I’d die for you.”
HE SAID HE WOULD DIE FOR HER DON’T FRICKEN TOUCH ME IM NOT OVER IT I WILL NEVER BE OVER IT
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I have 0 idea which song these lyrics belong to, but that was basically me when lockwood and lucy are in the same room breathing oxygen
Surprisingly, I loved the dynamic holly added to the group. George continues to be a fricken muffin of a human. Lucy has grown SO MUCH as a character. And Lockwood is a little baby duck that I will protect with my life.
Now, the book isn’t without its faults. It kinda has the expected ‘middle grade’ redundancy. Almost all the books start, build, and conclude the same way (yes yes there are different twists and turns but ya get what I mean)
But I can’t even complain about that just pointing it out, not complaining bc im so bloody invested in this series, I will die when it ends, plz I don’t deserve this kinda pain.
4 stars!!!
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i intended to read this back in july but ha! like my life ever goes according to plan
fake buddy read with the fancy doctor ladyshe finished it a few years ago WITHOUT ME but i'm still counting it :)...more
I feel like this is the book where the series begins to mature and im so here for it. The first half was similar to the other books and was really losing my attention, but the second half picked up so much and I was honestly giving up valuable sleep time to keep up with the book
- The characters – honestly are everything - The characters in this book are so COMPLEX I LOVE IT - Lupin is the best human being in this entire book someone give him a hug - Great teacher, great human - I really hope he gets more appearances in the coming books - SIRUIS BLACK - Again, another COMPLEX character - Love the backstory, love his character - I NEED MORE SIRUIS IN THE COMING BOOKS PLEASE PLEASEPEASEPLEASE AND NO ONE HURT HIM PLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASE - Harry is still meh don’t get your hopes up too high - He’s growing but im not v interested in him bye - Hermoine is my favourite from the squad, much better than the other two - THE WEASLEYS - You’re lying if you don’t want Mr. and Mrs. Weasley to adopt you - Where can I sign the contract ??? - SO MUCH ACTION IN THE SECOND HALF - Hagrid, sweet Hagrid - Malfoy can go byebye no one cares about your tantrums - I WANNA MEET THIS VOLDEMORT GUY - CAN WE GET HIM ON SET - More lily and james too plz - Need that backstory - This book was just genuinely v entertaining and v action-packed - Im actually interested in the next book
First off, Uncle Rick are you okay? Who hurt you that made you channel your feelings Full review posted:
Pain, my true and loyal friend, welcome back.
First off, Uncle Rick are you okay? Who hurt you that made you channel your feelings into the ending of this book??
This isn’t gonna be much of a review rather than just a spoilery screaming session, but don’t worry my peeps im gonna break out the spoiler tags, you’re safe.
Now, let me tell you kids, THE AMOUNT OF PERCABETH IN THIS BOOK WILL GIVE YOU LIFE. You know when your ship becomes canon and you basically just want the entire book to be consumed by that ship but author aka **rick riordan** clearly doesn’t care and so he creates a ~*~plot~*~ or something totally unnecessary
And then smashes your heart into little pieces with that unnecessary plot :( (kidding, I loved the plot so much and how mythology is so thoroughly incorporated, its like a fun English class)
ANYWAYS enough about my grief, let’s talk characters. We got the whole squad here:
PERCABETH
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These two are the reason I stay up past bed time scrolling through fan art and reading fanfiction (I NEVER READ FANFICTION!!) and im NOT EVEN KIDDING I cannot put my love for these two into words Honestly, give me a book with percabeth being cute and not plot and I’ll give it 5 stars no questions asked
They aren’t my MOST fav ship, but I love how real they are, v relatable, they don’t have the ‘our love saves everything’ trope They’re still trying to figure each other out and I really liked seeing how their relationship develops
IF Y’ALL DIDN’T KNOW, FRANK IS MY SON I love him so much oh my god he’s so precious and the best Canadian human child ever Hazel is a sweet kid but again, shes not my most FAVOURITE character She has her ups but I think as a character, I need to see more development before I can put my heart with her
LEO IS SUCH A BABY oh my god I love his character so much, he’s spirited and sassy and hes just got a great aura I crave his chapters theyre absolutely hilarious #TEAMLEO
COACH HEDGE [image]
No one in the world gives coach hedge the appreciation he deserves Oh my goodness if I could have a book JUST on coach hedge I would be v v happy THIS GUY IS SO FUNNY and he cares about the kids so much even if he covers it with that permanent scowl
(the fan art in this fandom is effing gorgeous you talented peeps)
Recap - Harry is still a live and breathing special snowflake - All that happened was they drove a car - That’s it - For 150 pages - The only event that took place - Was driving an effing car in the sky - Okay, right we said no roasting - Ummmmm, Hermione is awesome, I like her - Ron is meh - Malfoy seems like the only complex character - The second half was MUCH better than the first half thank goodness or else I would have dnfed for something - I wish the mystery aspect would have been introduced earlier - I love ron’s family so much oh my god - His mother and father are G O A L S - And ginny is the cutest thing - Dobby was also kinda cute - Freaky but kinda cute
[image] (s) - He’s kinda mopey and sad and confused in this book - But hes still Percy my son and baby - This p Highlight of this book: PERCY HAS RETURNED
[image] (s) - He’s kinda mopey and sad and confused in this book - But hes still Percy my son and baby - This precious kid is going through some memory issues atm (bc someone just had to make it hard for everyoneee) - But despite his fuzzy memories, the only think solid is his image of ANNABETH - YOU HEARD IT RIGHT KIDS - THIS SHIP WILL BE THE DEATH OF ME gahhh
So Percy is in loads of trouble and he meets up with these other demigod kids and they go on adventures together and be the sassy little French fries that they were born to be
“Um...is that thing tame?" Frank said. The horse whinnied angrily. "I don't think so," Percy guessed. "He just said, 'I will trample you to death, silly Chinese Canadian baby man'.”
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This book, just like the other Rick Roirdan books, is filled with hilarity, action, friendship, young love, and lots and lots of mythology.
“Her name badge read: Hello! My name is DIE, DEMIGOD SCUM!”
There are new characters introduced in this book and honestly they were just as precious as my Camp Half-Blood children
Frank Zhang [image] (s) - Oh my god this kid is adorable - Hes like a literal cupcake - And hes CANADIAN - :’) ive never been so proud to have my country represented by a silly Chinese Canadian baby man - And he’s got a really complicated life - And confusing powers - But hes a good kid - He tries his best even when everything around his is failing badly
This book is just so so sososososoosososo FANTASTIC and im literally trash for this series, I can’t wait to keep going with it