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I love the edges but goodness do I hate this ugly cover. Every time I reach for the book I think about how much I dislike the cover 😂

This is my second McQuiston and I feel like they just might not be for me. Though I did like the movie version of RW&RB I really didn't like the book, so if their stuff is ever adapted again I would try that medium.

“They were a pair in the same way a pair of headphones was a pair — connected and sharing a music only they possessed.”

I love this quote. There are several types of love and relationships (e.g. platonic, romantic, familial, etc.) and I feel like this quote could encompass several meanings depending on the context.

I love this definition of meaning. As a pre-ELA teacher, it is cool to see authors teach readers via their characters. I‘d be interested to see if my students would care or pick up on this definition while reading independently.

I like how Mr. Howe is portrayed so far. He is showing restraint in how he talks to, displaying how teachers often feel as though they are voiceless due to the pressure from society. He seems invested in his students.

I literally just started this book and wanted to comment on the phrase “It would be a good idea to stop and consider what you think about this sentence” (pg. 2). I love that the author instructs the reader to pause while reading and muse over what the sentence above means to them. The repetition indicates it is an important sentence, but as a teacher it is cool to have more explicit instruction for students within the text, from the author.

A nun joins a group of “roving contractors“ who are on their way to make a delivery while avoiding bandits and mata (some sort of paramilitary secret police?).

I enjoyed this stand alone novella, though it did feel more like an incident taken from a much longer work. If that longer work exists, I would definitely read it.

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This incredible sci-fi novel reminded me of The Stars Too Fondly and Some Desperate Glory, 2 of my favorite space operas in recent years. When Ambrose wakes without memories of the launch on the Endeavor, he discovers he's not alone. Stranger still: there's evidence of past violence on the ship that can't be attributed to him or his new shipmate, and the AI who speaks with the voice of his mother is clearly keeping secrets.

This was very cute. Dylan works for his Auntie Jade‘s struggling takeout restaurant. He enters a mooncake competition in hopes of saving the restaurant. Enter Theo, a dashing Ritchie rich character. This was so fun. It‘s about family, has some fun wordplay, has a dash of Pretty in Pink, Crazy Rich Asians, and Dynasty, lol that sounds like a lot right? It was so good and if you can get me to laugh and cry on the same page- you got me. Pick!!! 🥡

This was a bit of a disappointment. I have read Kann before and really like her book Romantic Agenda, but this time around I was just annoyed with most of the characters. Our MC felt super juvenile - she is in college but I am reading an actual YA of boys set in HS and they are acting more mature than this.
I thought everyone around her was awful including her best friends & love interest which is always a bummer
Overall this just wasn't for me.