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226 reviews

What Was the Titanic? by Stephanie Sabol, Who HQ

adventurous dark informative tense fast-paced

3.5

I wish it would have gone into more detail about some of the survivors, or even just how insane everything was on board.

Gnomes by Wil Huygen

funny informative lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

The last section of the book, “Why Gnomes Nod”, is what awarded this title an extra half star. While the art in this is fantastic, the lore is wonderfully thought out and kooky… it’s surprisingly sexist. And I’m not just throwing that word around. I mean my jaw was on the ground. There is nudity in this, be warned, and they sexualize the female form far more than is warranted for the situation.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny

Marked by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.

I tried really hard to like this. I really did. One of my best friends raves about this series. But if I hear anymore about the whimsical Grandma Redbird and how effervescent she is just innocently picking wildflowers on her lavender farm I’m gonna vomit.

Peter Darling by Austin Chant

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Well this was phenomenal! I’ve been wanting to read this book since its release and now I’m proud to say that I finally have! I will say, I was a bit nervous. So often you read books that just hit tally marks for certain tropes or inclusion, without worrying about quality. But Mr. Chant created a wonderful story with a wonderful message. I won’t spoil what it is, you’ll just have to find out for yourself.

Who Was Anne Frank? by Ann Abramson, Who HQ

informative fast-paced

4.0

This is a wonderful intro to the idea of the Holocaust and Anne Frank, especially for children who are getting ready to read her diary or who are not old enough to yet.

Oh. It's You: Love Poems by Cats by Francesco Marciuliano

funny relaxing fast-paced

3.25

Cute, nothing too much. Got a little touching at the end.

Who Is Harry Styles? by Who Hq, Kirsten Anderson, Kirsten Anderson

informative fast-paced

3.0

It feels a little weird to release a biography about someone who is still in the height of their career, but I get it.

The Little Book of Roller Skating by Moxi Roller Skates

informative inspiring medium-paced

4.5

I have never felt an absolute need to roller skate so much before.

Who Was Abraham Lincoln? by Who HQ, Janet B. Pascal

informative fast-paced

4.25

I appreciate that this book really worked to make Lincoln just a man. They showcased his depression, how his views weren’t perfect, how he was no saint. This is probably the first book I would give someone to introduce them to this series.

Make Your Own Money: How Kids Can Earn It, Save It, Spend It, and Dream Big, with Danny Dollar, the King of Cha-Ching by Ty Allan Jackson

informative inspiring medium-paced

4.25

This is a great book to get kids interested in money, starting their own business; it gets great habits started young! I wish I could have had this book growing up. My one complaint is that I wish it would have addressed wealth inequality. What to do when you see that kids are richer than you, get money just because their families have it, and you don’t have much.