The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women
by
Kate Moore
My rating:
5 of 5 stars
So I have been crying intermittently for about the past 2 hours now, because this book is 1 part fascinating, 1 part informative, 1 part heartfelt, and 7 parts horrifying. This level of suffering is unimaginable. I am so saddened by what occurred, but I’m glad that I read this book to learn more about these bold and determined women.
Let Me Hear a Rhyme by
Tiffany D. Jackson
My rating:
3 of 5 stars
I really wanted to like this far more than I actually did. On the plus side, we had the characters and setting, but the pacing was just all off for me. It felt like the novel really drug, and I found myself getting bored a lot. I think having read ON THE COME UP recently, it was hard not to draw some comparisons and find this one to be lacking.
But it’s definitely okay, just not brilliant or earth-shattering, which is what I’m always hoping for.
Renegades by
Marissa Meyer
My rating:
5 of 5 stars
This is my 3rd time though, in preparation for reading the final book. And this is still glorious. I really have enjoyed revisiting these characters and this world.
PREVIOUS REVIEW:
#BecRereads2019
Superb! This one gets 5 Super stars, with bonus magical powers.
I’m so happy to be rereading this one, in preparation for reading book 2 for the first time.
I adore how this explores the same situation from different perspectives. It walks that fine line between what is right and what is wrong, as well as who is good and who is bad. It’s a reminder that most of the world and life exists in the gray areas, not in the black and white areas.
Book 45 read in 2019
Pages: 552
Crazy Rich Asians
by
Kevin Kwan
My rating:
4 of 5 stars
It’s a standard, decent read, that let me see the world through some different eyes and mindsets, which is good. But it wasn’t really as exciting and compelling as I hoped it would be. The overall plot is a bit meh, so I was there for the characters and culture.
You by
Caroline Kepnes
My rating:
4 of 5 stars
I confess that it first, I found this book a bit tedious, but then it really started getting into the inner-workings of the characters and it became much more compelling as the story progressed.
I listened to this on audiobook and really enjoyed the narration.
The Flatshare by
Beth O'Leary
My rating:
4 of 5 stars
This was absolutely adorable and had such a great premise with some unexpected depth. I really just wanted a tiny bit more oomph and a bit more development in the side characters. I guess I expected just a few more truly funny moments, and it went the sweet but serious route instead. That’s fine, too, but I was craving just a bit more lighthearted fun. Otherwise, I really enjoyed it.
I listened to the audiobook, which had 2 unique narrators that I thoroughly enjoyed.
The Gentleman’s Guide to Getting Lucky
by
Mackenzi Lee
My rating:
5 of 5 stars
Amusing and so darned sweet.
This is a great little novella, and anyone who loves the series will want to pick this up and give it a read.
