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Last of the two part Memory War series. Trying to end the 'forever war' run for and by corporations whose only desire is to control everything. Aliens seem like an additional way to win the war, but they aren't what they appear and offer a new vector toward fighting the corporations.

Imaginative, innovative in some respects and has lots of action.

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This was the perfect book for right now. Oddly enough, the story of an alien helped me find the strength to get through each day. This story is emotional, funny, heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. I felt the sincerity of this story on each page, once again proving that Matt Haig has a talent for writing that very few have. This story will resonate with readers as we struggle as a planet to survive the pain and suffering all around.

Another one from the #ToB list that I loved, although the quirky premise (girl sent from another planet to report back on life on Earth) concerned me. Turns out I loved Adina and I‘d have been one of those holding up the ‘I believe you‘ placards at her readings.

I‘m glad it made the shortlist as the book was so difficult to get hold of here in the UK that I probably wouldn‘t have bothered otherwise and I‘m so pleased I got to experience it.

Adina is very relatable to me. I was committed to learning about her life, her likes, her dislikes, and her struggles in society. I remember as a child thinking I talked in a different language than anyone else, which is why everyone thought I was weird. I didn't know anything about the Spectrum. When Adina was hurting, I felt it deep in my gut. At one point, I realized I was clenching because I knew how her honesty would be misconstrued.

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Just finished two of them yesterday!
Currently reading Engines of Oblivion and The Thief Who Couldn't Sleep

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What is it about my focus these days that even though I'm enjoying this book and it's quite good so far, I hit the 30-35% mark and something in my brain is like cool, that's enough for now, let's switch to something else for a bit.
I wonder if it's my reading speed being slower right now. Libby's estimate says it'll take me about 8.5hrs total to read this book. I think I'd have read it in 6 hrs or less before.
Ah well. Onwards!

I feel like the gimmick (an actual alien reporting on the coming of age of an ace, lower middle class girl through living it) detracted from the story. It made the MCs identity uncomfortable and her v literal “dispatches” annoying rather than quirky. Sorry #tob #tob25 and I guess all the other best of lists last year but I wasn‘t here for it. #unpopularopinion

Visited the spinal surgeon. He still wants me out of work till March 19th. He said I could "visit" my class. Afterward, I talked to my principal. She asked me how many books have I read since my surgery. 17. There's not much else I can do except for light housekeeping. I do need a project.

Here‘s my review. The first book is on Litsy but the other 2 books are not so I‘m reviewing all 3 books at once. I completed my first series for #serieslove2025. I want to read this author‘s other books but luckily, her books are on #kindleunlimited so you can read them for free.

Wrong opinions about The Beatles aside, I loved Adina and her observational reports on the human experience.

Their scope and her sensitivity. Even the way that loneliness looms throughout, and the underlying feeling that life is both too much and not enough.

I love books that make me laugh and cry. Even more so when they also make me ponder and reflect.

My first 5 ⭐️ read of the year.