I almost set this book aside unsure of what I was reading and so glad I didn’t. I wound up mesmerized by the author’s prose and then the story made itI almost set this book aside unsure of what I was reading and so glad I didn’t. I wound up mesmerized by the author’s prose and then the story made it way into my bones and I could not stop reading. I’m late at discovering this author and I intend on reading more of his books! ...more
I couldn’t put this down. The horror - the suspense! The twist. I couldn’t get this book out of my head all day. Now I have to go back and reread thosI couldn’t put this down. The horror - the suspense! The twist. I couldn’t get this book out of my head all day. Now I have to go back and reread those last few chapters. Omg. ...more
So damn good. Reading this book was an intense emotional experience. I had to take breaks at the beginning because the pain got under my skin. A masteSo damn good. Reading this book was an intense emotional experience. I had to take breaks at the beginning because the pain got under my skin. A master storyteller I’ve always been blown away with this author. But the voice in the story was all it’s own. I can’t stop thinking about it, the people and their history. History is very important to learn so that one gleans a little empathy for those who’ve lived it. ...more
Wow, my heart is heavy after reading this. Every page is absolutely compelling and painful. Too bad those who should be reading this book, how profitsWow, my heart is heavy after reading this. Every page is absolutely compelling and painful. Too bad those who should be reading this book, how profits (fossil fuels ) rape the land and poison generations, probably won’t. ...more
An honest and emotional portrayal of a young girl struggling with the ways her body is changing and wThank you to Wunderkind for an ARC of this book.
An honest and emotional portrayal of a young girl struggling with the ways her body is changing and what this means to her life’s passion, basketball.
When she doesn’t hit her marks on the court, she’s sure it because she isn’t eating healthy, or what her mother terms as healthy. But Sarah’s mother has had her own issues with food.
Sometimes she forgets to make dinner. Or pick up snacks for her sleepover, or stock the refrigerator. But she’s always there to watch Sarah’s games and they love reading and decoding detective stories.
Half of Sarah’s teammates suspect something (and they aren’t very nice about it) when she isn’t eating, but it’s her BFF that steps in and tells their coach.
When the boy she crushes on asks to be her partner in a cooking competition, she learns how much she enjoys cooking and she can take control of what she eats and stand up for what she needs at home in order to feel safe and confident.
Sarah comes to an understanding about food, that no food is bad. It just is....more
An endearing pandemic story. I felt hopeful after reading about the elm in the park I know so well. A lovely heartfelt story and perfect for the ThankAn endearing pandemic story. I felt hopeful after reading about the elm in the park I know so well. A lovely heartfelt story and perfect for the Thanksgiving season....more
CJ is such a great YA character! She’s very funny and I love how she struggles with her choices. Her mother is also a fierce character. All the characCJ is such a great YA character! She’s very funny and I love how she struggles with her choices. Her mother is also a fierce character. All the characters are vivid and real. This story brings the USA’s harrowing racist history of internment camps to the present. CJ and her friends gather support to correct what they can about the past. Such a dynamic story! I cannot wait to read more from this author. Highly recommend. ...more
Why is it IMPOSSIBLE to add this anthology to my author page? I've reached out several times to the Goodreads librarians. Any suggestions? Why is it IMPOSSIBLE to add this anthology to my author page? I've reached out several times to the Goodreads librarians. Any suggestions? ...more
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