Title: A Wrinkle in Time
Author: Madeleine L'Engle
Series: Time Quintet #1
Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade, Science Fiction
Format: Kindle
Pages: 245
Reason Read: Just Because
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My Thoughts
I really enjoyed the fantasy and science aspects of A WRINKLE IN TIME. However, I felt like the book was way too short, Meg annoyed me, and I have so many questions. I think if the story had been fleshed out a little more, my questions would’ve been answered. As far as Meg, I don’t know how that can be helped. I really liked her brother, Charles Wallace, and I’m glad he was along for the ride. Otherwise, I probably would’ve hated the book. I probably would’ve like the story better if I read this when I was younger.
The Marriage Pact
Author: Michelle Richmond
Genre: Thriller
Format: Kindle
Pages: 432
Reason Read: Just Because
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My Thoughts
I really enjoyed reading THE MARRIAGE PACT even though it was very over-the-top. Each time I put it down, I wanted to pick it up again so I could find out what happened. I did feel the book was a little too long and the ending wasn’t as satisfying as I wanted it to be.
Born A Crime
Author: Trevor Noah
Genre: Memoir, Non-Fiction
Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Reason Read: Play Book Tag
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My Thoughts
Trevor Noah is one of my favorite comedians. So it was a no brainer to read BORN A CRIME. What an amazing memoir! It was fascinating to read about the life of a mixed person’s life growing up during the Apartheid. Not only did I love learning more about Trevor Noah, I also loved learning more about South Africa, its people, the culture, and languages.
Update: When I read this a second time for book club, I listened to the audiobook. The audiobook is definitely the way to go. Trevor Noah narrates his own memoir. Listening to him tell the stories was so fun. I especially loved listening to him speak the different languages.
The Joy Luck Club
Author: Amy Tan
Genre: Classic, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Reason Read: Play Book Tag
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My Thoughts
THE JOY LUCK CLUB was a very interesting read. I really enjoyed the nods to Chinese and Chinese-American culture. I especially enjoyed reading the mothers’ stories and their hardships in China and how they came to the U.S. It was interesting to see the differences between the mothers and the daughters.
A Wrinkle In Time
Author: Madeleine L'Engle
Series: Time Quintet #1
Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade, Science Fiction
Format: Kindle
Pages: 245
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:
My Thoughts
I really enjoyed the fantasy and science aspects of A WRINKLE IN TIME. However, I felt like the book was way too short, Meg annoyed me, and I have so many questions. I think if the story had been fleshed out a little more, my questions would’ve been answered. As far as Meg, I don’t know how that can be helped. I really liked her brother, Charles Wallace, and I’m glad he was along for the ride. Otherwise, I probably would’ve hated the book. I probably would’ve like the story better if I read this when I was younger.
Reaper
Author: Kyra Leigh
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult
Format: Kindle
Pages: 257
Reason Read: Just Because
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My Thoughts
REAPER wasn’t what I was expecting at all. I thought there would be more paranormal-ness to the story, but it was very straight forward. It was such a depressing read. I’m actually really glad I was able to read it in two sittings. Parts of the story were very real looks at death and grief, which was hard to sit with, and testament to Leigh’s descriptive writing.