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3.5 stars. Cute follow up. I found Tilly slightly annoying in this one and wanted to yell at her.

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I have no words after listening to this book-it has left me shattered. This is a story that is going to stay with me for a long time. The plot was intriguing and gripping-I found myself wanting to stay in my car just to listen a little bit longer. I highly recommend listening to the book-it switches back and forth between a podcast and the main character telling her part. It was a brilliant way to tell Sadie's story.

I am loving this series! The intertwined historical and modern day stories are well balanced. I've enjoyed researching the historical figures written about in the books. The mystery of Pa Salt keeps me coming back for more, I'm dying to know who he really is.

I LOVED this book! It made me laugh, it made me cry. This was well written story of friendship and family. I felt like all characters were well developed and felt like I was watching Liz grow in person.

A great book that's a quick read. I loved all the characters and Mr. Kermit's growth during the story.

Powerful, relevant but left me wanting just a little bit more. I felt like there were storylines that were introduced but not returned to (like Jake and his “orders”- what where they? Who where they from?). Overall, I enjoyed the story. Would definitely have in my classroom if I was teaching high school.

Dense at times but overall well written.

Gah! Why did I wait so long to read this book???? I loved everything about it-the character growth, the illustrations, the warmth and humor. This is a perfect book for my 5th graders as they get ready to start middle school and become “the new kid.” I also loved the message of looking beneath the surface and really getting to know someone for who they are but also giving new situations a chance. Another addition for my classroom library.

It was OK. I didn't like any of the characters and it just seemed to drag on.

Another fun read for my classroom library. Humorous and sweet. I enjoyed the bond between Otto and Sheed and loved their growth through the book. Can't wait to read the next book.

Great story. Slow to start but picked up in the second part. Loved the character growth and the world building. I've enjoyed all of Leigh Bardugo's books and can't wait to read the next installment.

Cute, easy read. Will be a great addition to my classroom library and a fun read aloud with my students.

Interesting perspective on Scientology from someone who left the religion.

Where to start?? I felt like the book dragged for the first half but after sticking with it, it got much better and the action started :) I truly did not like Lyra or Pan at the start of the book (which is saying a lot because I love them in “His Dark Materials”). However, Lyra started growing on me in the second half and is coming back to the character I loved in the first triology. I'm a little upset it ended on a cliffhanger even though I know a 3rd book is coming out. Overall, a solid story with great character development and great action.

I'm honestly not sure how I feel about this book. Parts would grab me and I'd have to read to see how everything fit together and then I'd hit a section and lose interest. The focus on Malaysian folklore was fascinating. Overall, an OK book but probably not one I'd recommend.

Another exciting adventure with Sigma Force. I liked the Greek mythology in this one.

3.5 stars

Another cute, fluffy read.

3.5 stars. Cute, fluffy mindless read. Predictable but needed.

3.5 stars. It was funny and mindless. Just what I needed

Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus is a quick fun read. It made me laugh, it made me tear up, it made me think. I loved Aven, Conner and Zion. I can't wait to read the next book to share in more adventures with them.

❤️❤️ I loved this book! It was a quick read but covered so many tough topics. A fun adventure filled story that at times brought tears to my eyes. A perfect addition to any upper elementary or middle school library. A book I will be recommending to my students.

Beautifully written book. A grown up version of The Westing Game and a ghost story rolled together. The character development of all the characters is fantastic. It's humorous and sad at times. It could get a bit wordy at times and in those moments I would lose interest and have to take a break, but coming back to it was like meeting up with a friend.

This was just okay for me. The narration drove me crazy, the characters weren't likeable but the plot was just interesting enough to keep me reading.

It's always fun to read Rick Riordan. An entertaining journey and new mythological creatures to research. Apollo's quest has been nail biting and heartbreaking at times, but humorous as well. The growth of Apollo throughout the books has been phenomena. I can't wait for the fifth one but at the same time am sad for the adventure to end.