Love the artwork! Reminds me of vintage horror comics. I appreciate the inclusion of first hand accounts when possible. Could have done without the micrLove the artwork! Reminds me of vintage horror comics. I appreciate the inclusion of first hand accounts when possible. Could have done without the micro- stories....more
Why was this so boring? In theory it was everything I should have loved, but it was just so flat and shallow. I was never invested in any of the characWhy was this so boring? In theory it was everything I should have loved, but it was just so flat and shallow. I was never invested in any of the characters and the romance was so forced and awkward. It took me forever to finish. Bummer....more
A solid 3.5 for me. I hope that the final product will be spiral bound. I have learned from other crochet titles that constantly flipping to the basicA solid 3.5 for me. I hope that the final product will be spiral bound. I have learned from other crochet titles that constantly flipping to the basic body/head shape pages quickly destroys the binding on traditional paperbacks. I do feel like every crochet critter book these days, features the same 20 animals in every book. How about, I dunno..... a pigeon? a turtle? Something other than lion, dinosaur, unicorn, bear, etc. They are fine, but I'd be more interested in something more unique.
The QR codes for tricky bits is a nice touch as is the final section that shows you little bits and bobs you can add to really make the pattern your own.
Overall, good. Can't say it would be great for true beginners, but a good building block.
Thanks to Netgalley and Quarto for the ARC....more
I generally do not care for books in verse. However, I love Lisa Fipps. This book made me tear up so often I had to walk away from it a few times. LisaI generally do not care for books in verse. However, I love Lisa Fipps. This book made me tear up so often I had to walk away from it a few times. Lisa has such a knack for writing earnest, strong kids that learn to thrive despite having challenging (to say the least) families. The parallel with superheroes was *chef's kiss* not overwrought but just enough for middle grade readers to grasp. It is so important to put todays readers in other peoples shoes. Everyone could use more empathy these days.
Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the ARC....more
It was fine. Everett was hilarious, but never really cared for any of the other characters. I keep waiting for some other twist to develop and it realIt was fine. Everett was hilarious, but never really cared for any of the other characters. I keep waiting for some other twist to develop and it really didn't. Adler's first book was absolutely charming and I was hoping this would be more of the same, instead this one is very Hallmark movie-esque. Everything was too convenient and twee. Could have trimmed about 150 pages and gotten the same story. Very mild spice didn't happen until the last quarter of the book.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the Advanced Reader Copy...more
I think this is the third or fourth title by this author I have tried. They just don't do it for me. The twists seem too obvious and the whole will itI think this is the third or fourth title by this author I have tried. They just don't do it for me. The twists seem too obvious and the whole will it be a paranormal cause or not is just wearisome. Almost horror? but comes across more of a caricature of the genre. This author is just not for me....more
Love. Love. Love. I could not love this book any more than I do. And I am not just saying that as a Librarian from northern Michigan.
I love all of thLove. Love. Love. I could not love this book any more than I do. And I am not just saying that as a Librarian from northern Michigan.
I love all of the quirky townspeople. I love the Nick Miller-esque Miles. I love the realistic family trauma representation. I love the celebration of found family. I love that Michigan itself was character. (but also perhaps make MI look a little boring, so the fudgies don't completely take it over) I love the visibility of how much work actually goes into library events.
I highlighted so many passages in this book and I never highlight anything, like ever. This is my 2024 book....more
Dumplin' 2.0 with Queer Eye and a dash of spice. This is very cute and enjoyable read. I love to see plus size representation in books, although prettDumplin' 2.0 with Queer Eye and a dash of spice. This is very cute and enjoyable read. I love to see plus size representation in books, although pretty surface level characterizations. Learning to stand up for yourself and what is right, is always a good read....more
Okay. I think my expectations were too high after all the buzz. Really needed some editing. The beginning and the end almost felt like different booksOkay. I think my expectations were too high after all the buzz. Really needed some editing. The beginning and the end almost felt like different books....more
**spoiler alert** Smash or pass? PASS. 1.5 stars. Cringe from me. No humor. No spice. No chemistry. No new ground. Bare minimum of conflict. And anoth**spoiler alert** Smash or pass? PASS. 1.5 stars. Cringe from me. No humor. No spice. No chemistry. No new ground. Bare minimum of conflict. And another manic pixie dream girl ala Jessica Day.
The cute cover and fun title sucked me in, but are wasted. The snippets from Frederick’s pov were the best part. Perhaps a dual narrative could have helped?
Also, the awkward in your face set up for a companion book was unnecessary.
(Also no elite private school would ever hire a random person without teaching experience, education, or a license. That was so eye-roll worthy. Same for working in a public library.)
Thanks to the publisher via NetGalley for the arc....more
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