Fun summer read. Brutally honest self biography of a world renowned Model, from childhood to present.An optimistic view of her life, through glamour and fame, heartbreak and failure.

Very fun! Definitely re-living the Twilight days, but at an adult level and Jacob is the winner. Wouldn’t say that this book is winning any awards - but a very entertaining way to spend time!

The author is a fan of John Irving and it shows - a oftentimes delightful book filled with rich characters. The story does a lot to illuminate how the gay community suffered throughout the decades of 1940s and onward in Ireland. Many of the plot points and twists and turns were a bit predictable and rote, but otherwise a good solid emotionally-fulfilling read.

This book got kind of frustrating by the end. Two people continuously dance around the same issues, then the FMC main character makes the same (bad) decision that the MMC made at the beginning of the novel. Of course there’s a happy ending though, that’s what I came for.

This was a cute novel

Love the book!!!! And the twists!!!! Definitely a great read!!!

This is my first graphic novel. While I liked the story about Raina's life as a teenager - so many things that adults and current middle schoolers can relate to - I would rather have read this book as a chapter book.

Probably one of my favorite books of all times. Fourth wing takes you through a war college with Dragons! Yarros has twists and turns throughout the book as you never know if they are a true friend or pho. As you dive deeper into this world you see more and more between the drama of the characters to the politics of the world you have immersed yourself in.

If you ever watched the movie, Minority Report, this book has a similar take on the surveillance state. However, Lalami's presentation feels more real and prescient and less futuristic. With the rise of AI intelligence and integrated computer systems, one can easily imagine the fate of our protagonist, as she is swept up and placed in a detention center based on an algorithm's output. The book is gripping and tense at times, but also does a good job of showing us how technology can worm its way into our lives in ways we may not have imagined.

This was a very interesting take on amnesia after a car accident. I liked that the author really built up the events on how all of the memories were possible. The chemistry between the characters was a little predicable, but it was an enjoyable read.