I liked this book very much. The author's story about growing up half-black in South Africa during apartheid was very enlightening. Very sad historical truths told from his own comic perspective. But I mostly remember it because it was a very loving tribute to his mother, and all she endured.

Tedious book, though interesting premise. If I thought I was witnessing the end of the world I would have acted a lot more desperate and afraid than these boring characters. some insights into racial tensions/different life experiences, but overall a useless, forgettable book.

Interesting story about twin sisters, one of whom is on the autism spectrum, raised by an unstable mother. Gives very good insights into the struggles, but also the capabilities, of adults living on the spectrum. It also is an excellent mystery with a very surprising twist at the end. I recommend this book.

This is a great help when you are learning how to live with someone who has cognitive memory loss.

I really enjoyed this book and I would highly recommend it. The protagonist was such a strong character and my vision of life on Mars has certainly changed.

Sepetys is one of my favorite YA authors. Her historical fiction novels are meticulously researched and chock full of interesting and multi-dimensional characters. This title doesn't disappoint. Set in the post-Spanish Civil War during Franco's reign of terror, it follows the connections forged between an American teen whose family is conducting business in the country and a Spanish teen whose family has suffered under the repressive regime. It sheds light on a long-forgotten and heartbreaking time in Spanish-American relations and adds an incredibly sweet love story!

Overall, the finale in the Simon Snow trilogy was worth the read and I still love the series. However, it was missing a few things that knocked it down for me compared to the other two books. The ending really could have used another 100 pages or so to wrap things up without just shoving the loose plotlines in as quickly as possible, in addition to the problematic handling of a character who is described as asexual in every way except using the actual term. I really did expect better, but I still count this series among my favorites in the YA fantasy genre.

A really great YA introduction to a beloved super hero! Great for fans of action and adventure who may not be familiar with the DC hero universe, or who may want an intro! Exciting story, fast-paced action, and interesting characters.

Such a fascinating story! While I don’t question Ms. Westover’s account of her experiences growing up in extraordinary circumstances, I find myself reflecting on the perceptions of a child and the nature of memory as she tells her outrageous story. It’s so different from my own experience, it’s a challenge to wrap my head around the idea that people live like this- though we know they do.

The Young Adult book is about what happens to juvenile delinquents raised for the past 97 years in a space shuttle hovering above Earth after a major apocalypse. The story begins with a few key teenagers and their story about how they were sent "back" to Earth 97 years after an apocalypse has devastated Earth's atmosphere. The experiment? Will these adolescents survive so that the rest of their "people" can follow for their own survival. The book is action packed and very suspenseful. This book was made into a series on Netflix (Seasons 1-5) and is currently continuing on The CW (Season 6). Overall, a very enjoying read.