Personal rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4 stars An adorable book for the book lover in your life. Filled with relatable struggles such as not being able to pass up a book sale, not being emotionally ready to leave the world of a book you’ve just finished, and the dread of having to wait for the next release in a series….
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4 stars As with the other books, the artwork is absolutely fantastic. Such beautiful and imaginative creations on every page. I love it! This volume didn’t sit as well with me as the previous ones though. I think it was getting more into Max’s backstory and the lazy way of motivating his character. SPOILER An…
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4 stars A fantastic book that gives a bit of history about the Americans with Disabilities Act and Jennifer Keenlan-Chaffins’ role is getting the world to pay attention. One thing that I really liked about this book was its emphasis on children’s power. Often children are told they have to wait until they are older…
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4 stars Another fun Princess in Black adventure. Featuring a whole slew of heroes, a giant problem, and some snowy playdates, this was such an engaging read. As with the other books, the illustrations on lovely. Great level of detail. From fight scenes to creative problem-solving, this was a great read that shows some problems…
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4 stars I watching the movie over and over again as a child. It has been years since I last watched it, but from what I remember, the plot and dialogue of the book closely follow that of the movie. Lovely world-building. Some parts felt a bit rushed, but overall I enjoyed the level of…
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4 stars My favorite in the series so far (I’ve read them hopelessly out of order). This little story is odd and strange, but in the charming way that Rowell does so well. I think Amazon kind of missed in trying to brand this as a series of fairytale retellings. None of the ones I’ve…
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4 stars This is the second book in the Zoey and Sassafras series. The book starts out with a short prologue basically explaining the concept of the series. Because of this, the first book does not necessarily have to be read in order to enjoy this one, however it is helpful in understanding the events…
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4 stars An interesting read filled with magic, adventure, and elements of Haitian folklore. As Baptiste points out in her Author’s note, in comparison to European fairy tales, there are not a lot of Haitian folklore and jumbie fairy tales in mainstream literature. It’s great to see this series start to fill that gap. The…
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4 stars A rich book filled with lyrical prose, fantastic descriptions, and phenomenal artwork. This book expresses the power of a new haircut, the community of barbershops, and experiencing joy in one’s appearance. A lovely book of strong imagery. The words flow in such a wonderful way. It is a pleasure to read. The text…
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4 stars Okay, after reading so many negative reviews for this book, I’m going to start with a warning. Despite the cutesy art-style, this is not a book meant for children. I got a copy from the library and there is a big old YA sticker on it, but it appears that some people were…
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