This is my first Chevy Steven's book. It took me a while to get into it and once I did I felt it was a little intense. I enjoyed the story and the sisThis is my first Chevy Steven's book. It took me a while to get into it and once I did I felt it was a little intense. I enjoyed the story and the sisterly bond. I'm not sure what direction I wanted the book to go but didnt like the 3rd part of the book. I didnt like the choices that were made and left me feeling like WHY? Would somebody do that. Overall I do want to try another Chevy Steven's book. Trigger warning for rape, abuse, murder and kidnapping....more
This book takes place in the 1930's and 1940's during racial prejudice, World war II and the depression Era.
Drew has never had it easy. Having a motheThis book takes place in the 1930's and 1940's during racial prejudice, World war II and the depression Era.
Drew has never had it easy. Having a mother who doesnt care for him he decides to runaway at the age 10. Throughout the book he faces many people and many decisions. Trigger warnings include language, racial slurs, attempted rape and bullying.
Thank you Netgally and BooksGoSocial for providing a copy of this book for an honest review....more
No Fences in Alaska is about a girl named Harper who is going through some things at the age of 16 and feels like her parents just dont understand herNo Fences in Alaska is about a girl named Harper who is going through some things at the age of 16 and feels like her parents just dont understand her. When Harper gets herself into a lot of trouble she ends up in Alaska with her grandfather that she hasn't seen in years. Harper and her relationship with her grandfather Cooper is just beautiful. I loved their understanding and needing of one another. This story deals with a lot of issues. Trigger warning for sex, drugs, rape, death, and mental abuse. I enjoyed this story it was definitely a page Turner, but there was some parts of the story that made me cringed with cheesiness and insta love....more
Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay is about Jayson a senior in High School who lives in Michigan and finds out his cousin has been killed in the Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay is about Jayson a senior in High School who lives in Michigan and finds out his cousin has been killed in the Philippines. There is a drug war going on and the President is trying everything in his power to stop it even if it means people going around killing drug users, drug dealers, etc. Jayson finds out his cousin Jun was killed because he was living in the streets and on drugs. He has a hard time believing it so he ask his parents if he could visit his family in the Philippines in secret hoping to get some real answers on what happened.
I enjoyed this story. I enjoyed learning some things about the Philippines at the same time feeling sad on what is going on over there. I enjoyed reading Jayson thoughts and struggles and his relationships with his family and the characters he meets over there. 4.5⭐...more
Daisy Jones & The Six is about the start of a popular rock group and what happened that led up to their split of the band. I've got to say if you haveDaisy Jones & The Six is about the start of a popular rock group and what happened that led up to their split of the band. I've got to say if you have access to listen to the audio book please do it has a full cast of the characters that enhanced the reading experience. Then afterwards you will want to read it again with the physical book this story is that good!...more
I went into this book not knowing what it was about. I liked the way the cover looked along with its title. I knew it was about a married couple and tI went into this book not knowing what it was about. I liked the way the cover looked along with its title. I knew it was about a married couple and that's about it. I like the way the book was written with the different times of the day as chapters. Your not sure where this story is going until everything starts piecing together. I suggest this read but may not be for everybody....more
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