It’s weird, writing this review. Not because I’m struggling to put into words the thoughts and feelings I have about this book, but because I never thought I’d be here. I’d never thought I’d have to be here, reviewing Twilight. I never thought I’d be in a place where I’ve read Twilight. But I am, and it’s all Rainbow Rowell’s fault. To recap: I first read Landline and, like all rational humans, absolutely loved it. Before I even digested the majesty of Rowell’s word soup, […]
“Who on earth could feel comfortable enough to sleep in a room with no books?”
My Lady Jane is a cute reimagining of the story of Lady Jane Grey. This version involves a war not over religion but over shapeshifters. E∂ians possess an ancient magic that allows them to change into the form of an animal, while certain people believe E∂ians are an abomination and should be destroyed. It’s very funny and there are silly anachronistic asides throughout the book. There’s also a healthy dose of romance between Jane and her arranged husband. I really enjoyed reading this, and it […]
“To describe how you feel after a girl explodes in your pre-calc class is a tad tricky…”
Spontaneous is about a senior class who suddenly falls victim to a series of explosions. The students suddenly burst apart, leaving behind blood and pieces. There’s no rhyme or reason to the explosions, but it only happens to the seniors who go to their school. It’s actually really funny. You can read my full review here. Save
Book Club Discussion Post: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
We have reached the day – it’s time to discuss The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. There have been many positive, and introspective reviews of the book both since our announcement of its choice for this book club, and over the years of Cannonball Read’s existence. So, let’s dig in and talk about the why’s and how’s with this book, and some larger thematic conversations as well. Let’s start with a few ground rules: Since we’re anticipating lots of conversation, […]
So I looked up the word “grief” in the dictionary.
Yay for us for picking this book for book club! I’m amazed and delighted and impressed by this book. Confident in its Young Adult-ness, it then refuses to pull any punches. I learned so much, and am so glad that “youth” everywhere have this available to them. I think it’s fair to say that we all have an awareness on some level or another how much the Reservations system has failed the Native Americans and Native Canadians across this continent. How hard life is on […]
My enemies are too great. Too many. And I too weak.
When I hit the top of the wait-list and was notified by the library that this book was finally available, I was so excited that I actually took a screengrab and texted it to a friend. And it doesn’t disappoint. I will admit that I was vaguely disappointed, but really only because this series has only ever broken new ground in my brain the once, and that was with the first book. A little disappointing, but totally understandable. And come on, if it had changed […]
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