so-so⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Coming to this book as a fan of some of TJR's other novels, I had high hopes but ended up feeling quite underwhelmed. I agree with most that the last 10% of the book is incredibly emotional but it wasn't enough to change my view.The tone was verging on YA and I struggled somewhat to find Joan interesting.I'm not a frequent reader of space based lit but it felt like the science was lacking. There's loads of better LGBTQIA+ titles out there
It‘s a grid full of picks! One book gets the tag and so unfair to eight other books when TJR s in the mix!
5 ⭐️= Loved It, want to shout out loud about this book! I do/will own/keep a physical copy. A+
4 ⭐️= Liked it, would love to discuss. Solid B
3 ⭐️= Meh, no need to discuss. Avg C
2 ⭐️=Nope D
1 ⭐️=DNF F
pickMy Own Lightning (Wolf Hollow 2), by Lauren Wolk (2022)
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Premise: After getting struck by lightning, a 1940s Pennsylvania girl begins to see the world—and people—around her differently.
Review: With the first book in this series being such a triumph for me, I was a bit unsure what to expect with this sequel. But wow! I think I like it even more! Cont.
pickWe follow the friendship of Hazel and Maxine. They met on a USO tour at the end of WWII. The core of the story takes place during the McCarthy witch-hunt of communists in the entertainment industry. I listened to this on audio and I didn‘t care for the narrator for Maxine, even though I really liked the character. I enjoyed the story overall even if it got a little cheesy at times. But didn‘t really love the end. Read for #literarycrew
The art in this one is GORGEOUS and is definitely carrying it for me. The story is very much a love story and is just okay for me for now. It's only 10 vols (or 5 omnis) long so definitely doable still.
pickI read this for book club, and honestly I was a bit reluctant about it, thinking it might be rather boring, but what a wonderful novel!! I am so glad I read it, this is why I love book groups, bringing novels into my life that I otherwise wouldn't pick up. 4.5 stars, this book made me laugh and cry and I loved it. 💜
