Their Fractured Light by Meagan Spooner and Amie Kaufman

I ain't going to no secondary location
Gideon is sassy, and I love him. Cute lil nerd
Hey look, it's a crossover, except it's not because they're in the same series.
....Yeah can't say I didn't see that coming....
Also, when the climax happens at the middle of the book, and you stressed. 
These cuties. I love these cuties.
432 Pages

Chasing Midnight by Kaitlyn Davis

....Is the prince....during a speech...
I hope we get Ella's perspective...because...
That age gap concerns me
So now I'm just thinking about Thumper eating the flower buds
356 Pages

A Sky Beyond the Storm by Sabaa Tahir

....I have a lot of feelings and I can't talk about them... I mean I can, but new book, so.....
All of the allegory about depression and happiness and surviving and living...Send help... Send all of the help.
Tons of crying emojis. 
528 Pages

Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir (Books 1-3 Re-Read)

 So yeah, I'm re-reading the series because the last book is coming out and I haven't read it in a few months...I don't want to miss things. 

Ok so now the first trial is giving me tons of anxiety for the last book....
Also me knowing things from later on....klfddsjk. It hurts more.
This I swear by the stars!
Alepsa play "Defying Gravity"
480 Pages

Do you ever just listen to a character talk and get the vibes that they'll end up sacrificing themselves because they love a person....
...did they try combing the desert?
Hey look, it's GASLIGHTING.
496 Pages

So I have a lot of feelings, and I can't.

Also..quotable.
Just let my babies take a nap and be happy
480 Pages

Withering Rose by Kaitlyn Davis

I really like how the curse works in this story.
Aaaaaaaaaaand we all know that I love Beauty and the Beast, and literally any retelling. 
Help me I'm feeling, and I love it.

I love this ship so much... fdjsklafjslajfa. I'm just a giant blushing mess.
Like I know it's not super developed, but Cole is cool, and I love him.
348 Pages

Desert Rose by Laura Taylor

Summary: "The secret police of a renegade Middle East nation hold two politically sensitive prisoners separate from the others… Marine Corps aviator David Winslow and humanitarian relief worker Emma Hamilton are the sole inmates of a special cellblock."

Ok, no judgements, because this book is kinda terrible, but it had some entertaining moments and the story moved quickly. 

Seriously, did it have an editor? What kind of romance author can get away with using the word "sensual" so many times...like way too many times. I'm haunted by it now.

208 pages

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How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black

IT'S SO PRETTY....Did I order three different copies because they have different pretty covers....
I have missed Cardan. My baby. I will die for him and I will protect him with my life.
The illustrations are gorgeous.
It wasn't what I was expecting, but I loved it.
200 Pages

Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

I was over there on the bench
Alex is soooo stupid.
....I feel personally attacked by Luc and his characterization and his narration
Oliver is a beautiful baby boy and I love him
Cell phones on silent and shut your mouths; the show is about to begin: Chapter 29.
IS THAT AN ACE WHAT'S APP GROUP NAME?!?! yaaas
Oh Oliver is also me.... I just came here to have a good time...
Hey look, I'm talking about that in therapy, and that in therapy, and THAT in therapy.
But yeah, A+ content.
432 Pages

The Taran Wanderer by Lloyd Alexander

"Where do you come from, where do you go".....
Ok but like...all of the allegory....
The cute family. dsjskljfkldsajfkl;asjfl;. I love how they embody accepting everything that the world gives them as a gift. I'm getting St. Francis vibes. 
I see you Lloyd, slipping in bible verses. I see you.
Taran. Crying emojis..All of the crying emojis.
256 Pages

Turkey in the Trap-Room by Kathi Daley

I couldn't resist finding a cozy mystery with a Thanksgiving theme and settled on this book in a series I thoroughly enjoy. Once again, all is not well in Holiday Bay and it looks like inn-owner and popular author, Abby Sullivan will need to put her sleuthing cap on to discover who murdered an unpopular lawyer in the midst of a Thanksgiving Pageant rehearsal.

Inn at Holiday Bay series, book 12

207 pages

An Easy Death (Gunnie Rose #1) by Charlaine Harris

 

An Easy Death (Gunnie Rose #1)

by 

Charlaine Harris 

Pages: 336

5 out of 5 stars

This book is the first in a new series by Charlaine Harris, best known for the True Blood series, but her mystery series are very good as well. This tale combines several of my favorite genres, urban fantasy, thriller, paranormal and western. For those of you who go, Western? Trust me. This is an alternative history and it works well. If you saw and enjoyed the tv series, Wynonna Earp, this is definitely for you. The story is led by a strong female heroine, which Charlaine Harris is always good at writing. Can't wait for the next title in the series!

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

 So You Want to Talk About Race

by Ijeoma Oluo

Pages: 248

Stars: 5 out of 5

Ijeoma Oluo addresses head-on such issues as privilege, police brutality, intersectionality, micro-aggressions, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the "N" word. Perfectly positioned to bridge the gap between people of color and white Americans struggling with race complexities, Oluo answers the questions readers don't dare ask, and explains the concepts that continue to elude everyday Americans. Oluo is an exceptional writer with a rare ability to be straightforward, funny, and effective in her coverage of sensitive, hyper-charged issues in America. 

Mysterious Missouri by Ross Malone

 

Mysterious Missouri

by 

Ross Malone

Pages: 157

4 out of 5 stars

A fun book to read around Halloween, or closer to Thanksgiving, if you check out to many books at once. ; )
What do you know about MoMo the Missouri Monster? ...The truth is in this book.
Who are some of the strangest people who have lived in the Show-Me state? Where might you find buried treasure in Missouri?
What do you know about Booger Dogs or those Ozark Howlers?
Are there really ferocious fish bigger than a person in Missouri’s rivers and lakes? Ever seen a phantom light or mysterious floating orbs?”

This book was fun to read and reminded me when in college, a car-load of friends and I went out in search of the ghost light late one Saturday night in the countryside between Bolivar and Springfield. It sounds very similar to the Phantom Light in the book. 

Skylight Confessions by Alice Hoffman

 

Skylight Confessions 

by Alice Hoffman

Pages: 264

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Cool, practical, and deliberate, John is dreamy Arlyn's polar opposite. Yet the two are drawn powerfully together. John builds a house made of glass in the Connecticut countryside, the pinnacle of his career. But he appears to love the house more than Arylyn and their son or daughter. Glass breaks, love hurts, and families make their own rules. Ultimately, it falls to their grandson, Will, to solve the emotional puzzle of his family and of his own identity.

Just Dreaming by Kerstin Gier

As we all know already, I love Henry and I love Grayson. 
You know what that is...Characters being teenagers.
Oh and growth.
I love how the world/dream system has developed.
384 Pages

Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas

I'm sorry I can't hear you over all my screaming and all my feelings. My babies. I just want them to be happy. And I love seeing them. CHARACTER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AND LOVE AND I CAN'T. I just feel like I should list all the characters I love, and it's basically everyone except Maeve and Chaol's dad... 
The Lord of the Rings vibes...so many. 
All of my ships. I am a clown for these ships. For literally all of them. I live for couples who would die for each other and stan and respect each other and care for each other...so like...love...
Moon Moon is here. 
All of my queens coming in clutch and being fierce as frick. 
Me @Sarah J Maas, the last 300 pages for reasons that I will not discuss because spoilers:

.... I didn't take a break to go cry in my shower...that would have been extra.

Also does anyone have good post Kingdom of Ash Fanfic....or a petition to sign to force SJM to write more Throne of Glass...Because I need it. I need more content. I need my ships. I will take anything at this point. 

992  Pages

This Shattered World by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

Hey look my babies are back!
I can't hear you over all of my feelings.

Do I have a thing for chemistry or do I have a thing for chemistry. 
I kept thinking her name was Juliet, not Jubilee (IT WAS AN AUDIOBOOK ON TRIPLE SPEED, DON'T JUDGE ME)
It's been a weekend, so I can't remember stuff. But like... I do love me a ship. 
416 Pages

The Captive Kingdom by Jennifer A. Nielsen

So I felt meh for the first half of the book.
Like it was interesting, but meh.
384 Pages

Ooh Pretty Pictures

When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed

A true story about a Omar and his nonverbal brother growing up in a refugee camp. I don't think I've read anything quite like this, and the artwork is so vibrant while still being realistic. This book is incredible and I think everyone should read it. All the feels.

Read Harder Challenge #19

256 pages

Adventure Zone: Petals to the Metal by Clint McElroy

Fantasy Nascar, a giant magical wrench and sexy plant puns. I've really enjoyed this series. I've listened to a bit of the podcast it is based on, but I just love the colorful artwork and humorous background objects. The story is quirky, funny, and just a lot of fun all around. 

244 pages

Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass by Mariko Tamaki

A different take on Harley's origin story, with class struggles, gentrification and green activism (led by Poison Ivy, of course). I thought this is one of the better DC Ink graphic novels, and I love the representation included among the urban population. A fun afternoon read for comic fans.

196 pages

Attack on Titan: Volumes 2/3 by Hajime Isayama

This series is so much fun! Perfect blending of horror, science fiction, and dystopia. Lots of gruesome titan battles, with a family mystery thrown in. I'm starting to get to the point where I may give the anime another try. 

400 pages    (192+208) 

Cheshire Crossing by Andy Weir, Sarah Andersen

Andy Weir does comics? Whaaaa? Such a great concept, mashing Alice/Wonderland, Wendy/Neverland, and Dorothy/Oz together into a fun fantasy adventure. I am very glad that he got a different illustrator though-Andersen is one of my favorite web comic artists!

117 pages

My Hero Academia Vol. 1 by Kohei Horikoshi

Ah, yes. The superhero academy trope. I've never really liked these stories. This one is very well done, and I can see why it is so popular, it's just not for me. Also, skinny/buff guy is creepy.

187 pages

Aquatlantic by Giorgio Carpinteri

This one was so strange. The artwork is gorgeous, and I enjoyed seeing Soviet Constructivism, which isn't used much in art today. Heavy allegory, almost to the point where there isn't much story. Pretty pictures though.

49 pages

Lirael by Garth Nix

So I kind of miss Sabriel and Touchstone but like.... Lirael really do be hitting me where it hurts.... with my mental issues and my fourteen year old self....whelp.
Aaaand there's a hole in my ship now....I guess this is fine. 
512 Pages

How Happiness Happens by Max Lucado

 COVID-19 got you down? Looking for ways to pick yourself back up and have joy restored? Then check out Max Lucado's How Happiness Happens: Finding Lasting Joy in a World of Comparison, Disappointment, and Unmet Expectations. Lucado points us to the "one anothers" in the Bible to remind us that:

• Happiness is not selfish
• People are a joy - yes even that pesky co-worker
• There is strength in choice
• Happiness happens when you give it away

We recently did this as a book study at a church. The study guide and DVD are great, too!

208 pages.

Short and Sweet

 Struggling to focus. Reading short books. Under 200 pages. Why don't magazines count? 😭😭😭

Drowned Country by Emily Tesh

Mopey wild man. Mopey vampire. Mopey fairies. 

Wibbly wobbly timey wimey stuff.

Heartbreakingly beautiful. 

Excited for her next book.

157 pages

The Hundred Penny Box by Sharon Bell Mathis

Reread, still sad. 

Family history is so important. 

Seniors deserve respect and dignity. 

47 pages

Rage by Stephen King

Controversial, out of print.

Teenage angst, trauma.

Teens also deserve respect and dignity.

Hard to put down, not really scary. 

130 pages

Somebody Give This Heart a Pen by Sophia Thakur

Real, raw writing. 

Love her spoken word poetry.

Give, grieve, grow. 

99 pages 

The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo

Beautiful Asian fantasy world. 

Fierce queer women. 

I want to try black salt. 

NEED the next book. 

(No, I don't want to wait a month)

Read Harder Task #11

121 pages

Missouri's Mad Doctor McDowell by Victoria Cosner

Why rob graves? For science!

Who doesn't want to preserve their family members? 

He could view his wife across the river, how sweet.

Now I have to visit Hannibal.

142 pages