Lauren

Too many head injuries, unrealistic dialogue, and problems that could have been avoided with a 15 minute conversation prior to switching places.

DNF at 20%, whoever gave this 5 stars is lying. I made my friends tell me how it ends and it affirmed my decision to quit.

Chuck Tingle is a treasure, a gift to this world. 15 out of 5 stars. Love is real, buckaroos!

Reading it from Snow's perspective was really off-putting at first, but then I started reading his internal monologue as if it was Joe Goldberg from YOU and it became more palatable. I hated the character but also really liked learning about the evolution of the Hunger Games. It was a confusing emotional journey.

I didn't hate the characters, and I liked the writing style. But I spent the majority of the book worried about Frankie's head injury.

Re-read on audiobook. I remember hiding in the library at school reading this in 4th grade, being absolutely shocked about bras and periods (we didn't have the internet back then, friends!). I did not, however, remember the very frank discussion of religion. She's “no religion” and goes on an exploration tour through Judaism, Christianity, and catholicism to see what feels right to her. For a YA book from 1970, I am impressed.

I love Michael Schur with every fiber of my being but I think I'm too dumb for this book.

I almost DNF'd it because it's about sibling loss, but I decided to take inspiration from the characters and push through. I'm glad I did! Lovely story. It's not often that one of the main characters is 79 years old.

It was really good, except for the spicy scenes! Holy moly, they're so cringy.

Woman quits her job as a lawyer to join a Renn Faire. This is a plot I can relate to.

I have to give this book 1000 out of 5 stars because, while reading it, previously unbeknownst to me, I discovered that the book was based on the drive-in movie theater I just purchased.

It just made me want to rewatch Schitt's Creek.

Extremely vulnerable woman finds herself manipulated into becoming a shareholder of a multinational conglomerate. She “falls in love” with the CEO, a billionaire who grieves the fact that he can never be a normal guy as he flies off to the Hamptons in his helicopter. Don't even get me started about how he makes life decisions for her without her knowledge or consent, and we're expected to view it as chivalrous. The power imbalance feels icky.

However: if this book were rewritten from the point of view of Smuckers the Dog, I would give it 100 out of 10 stars.

Similar vibe as “Love Actually,” but set during lockdown instead of Christmas. I really enjoyed it.

I liked this one way better the second time around! The first time I read the series, I had a lot of trouble keeping track of characters and storylines. But 14+ books and one TV show later, I'm so familiar with everything that I was able to just really enjoy the story.

Yikes, jokes about the IDF aren't cool

At first it seemed like a less-macabre version of a Miss Peregrine book, but it is its own unique, lovely, wholesome story. This is a treasure and it will stick with me for awhile.

Hated it, gave up halfway. It's a little rapey and degrading, not my thing.

I hated this and feel like my life is worse having read it. The plot was so disjointed and didn't make any sense. The logic they use to solve clues is insane. I groaned and rolled my eyes constantly. The pop culture references so endearingly sprinkled into the first book were now gratuitous and contrived. The characters I loved and rooted for in the first book were so unlikable in the sequel that I honestly did not care what happened to them and kind of hoped they'd fail at their quest. And while I'd braced myself to be disappointed by a tidy ending, the actual ending made me feel gross and almost violated. This was awful and it has ruined the first book for me. How am I supposed to root for Wade and his pals to win the contest in the first book, knowing what a garbage human he becomes? I regret reading this book.

These twins are sociopaths.

Haha this was not good, but it was enjoyable summer reading.

I got the pre-release copy from the library convention, and I'm glad I didn't pay for this because I wasn't super impressed.

Not even remotely kidding when I say this is life-changing.

I wish Mary Roach and I were best friends. She picks topics like “space” or “war” or “sex” and then writes about the most bizarre subtopics. I just love it. Some topics addressed in this book include genital reconstruction, shark attacks, and diarrhea.

It was ok. Not a great story. Nice to know Lyra is doing okay. Really excited about the map, though.