Cannonball Read 18

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time


“Your body was numb to grief; perhaps you had felt it once, but you did not feel it anymore.”

Harrow the Ninth: The Locked Tomb vol. 2 by Tamsyn Muir

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CBR14: Bingo "Funky" - Much of Harrow the Ninth is written in second person perspective which is odd enough on its own but Muir also mixes in first and third perspective as well, making this a truly funky read. Spoilers:  This is a review of a reread and will contain spoilers.  Continue only if … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:41 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction · Tags: , , , , , , , ·

When Bill Murray helps you win the spelling bee

Words of Wonder from Z to A by Zaila Avant-Garde

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When you want an alphabet book but not a traditional one you need Words of Wonder from Z to A by Zaila Avant-Garde and Keisha Morris. This book is terribly sophisticated and not easily read in one sitting or if you are not in a quiet, comfortable setting. If you are looking for a modern read that … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:513 · Genres: Children's Books, Non-Fiction, Poetry · Tags: , , , , ·

We were in the most romantic of unromantic places. It was perfect.

The Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park

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Christmas Clash was an engaging YA romance. Less Christmas and less clash, more teens figuring out how to grow up and be their own people. The tagline 'Tis the Season to be Enemies is cute, but not actually reflective of the book, for which I am grateful. Chlow Kwon and Peter Li have always known … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:107 · Genres: Romance, Young Adult · Tags: , , , ·

Forevermore

The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard

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Read as part of cbr14bingo: gaslight. This book took place in gaslight era New York state. There's even a gaslight on the book cover!  Most of the time, I ditch the vaunted 5th star from an otherwise excellent book due to the ending. I'm usually disappointed by endings and even if I try to be … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:178 · Genres: Mystery · Tags: , , , , , , , , ·

Between reality and dreaming

Who Owns the Clouds? by Mario Brassard

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I read the English version, of À qui appartiennent les nuages? by Mario Brassard and Gérard DuBois under the name Who Owns the Clouds? Which seems to fit the story look more than the French name. I mean, I love the French title (even though I cannot read it). It looks sexy and has a bit of a tone to … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:512 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History, Poetry, Young Adult · Tags: , , ·

How does your garden grow?

Poison Ivy: Thorns by Kody Keplinger

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A few spoilers below: Poison Ivy: Thorns by Kody Keplinger is a solid story about a young girl coming of age and learning about pushing back. Pamela (Ivy to be) is abused in many ways: a classmate, her father, and even herself. The elements that make Pamela into Poison Ivy are actually logical … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:511 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Health, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Young Adult · Tags: , , , , , ·


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