Abigail wants to read

 I have to be honest and say that I haven't actually read that many graphic novels and the only ones I have read it the Heartstopper series. However, there are a couple that I do want to read. 1) Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe Persephone, the young goddess of spring, is new to Olympus. Her mother, Demeter, has raised her in the mortal realm, but after Persephone promises to train as a sacred virgin, she’s allowed to live in the fast-moving, glamorous world of the gods. When her roommate, Artemis, takes her to a party, her entire life changes: she ends up meeting Hades and feels an immediate spark with the charming yet misunderstood ruler of the Underworld. Now Persephone must navigate the confusing politics and relationships that rule Olympus, while also figuring out her own place—and her own power. 2) Sheets by Brenna Thummler Marjorie Glatt feels like a ghost. A practical thirteen-year-old in charge of the family laundry business, her daily routine features unforgiving customers, ...

 Thank you to Penguinrandomhouse who sent this to me in exchange for an honest review  5/5 ⭐ The Suburbs right now, Ivy's summer starts off with an accident, a stranger at the side of the road whose strange appearance begins a string of unsettling events. The City back then, Dana, he best friend and an older girl find themselves speeding towards a violent breaking point. One that will change both Danas and Ivy's lives. Oh my god. This book was a ride. It had everything, Witches, complicated mother daughter relationships, a spooky atmosphere. I loved every second of this book and couldn't put it down even when I needed to go to sleep as I had to see what happened next. Overall if you enjoy teenage witches doing witchy things then you will love this book. 

 Thank you to NetGalley for the Earc in exchange for an honest review 5/5 Stars Using the framework of tarot and conversation, Mateer approaches myth through a witchcraft-inspired lens and uses it to explore timeless issues like burnout, survival, trauma, and the restorative power in taking control of your own lore. Artemis speaks to what is wild and untamed in all of us, and in this new collection, she asks for a moment of calm. This book was fantastic, heartbreaking, and emotional. I couldn't put it down and finished it in just over an hour and I was sad when it ended as I wanted to read more so I now have to pick up the other book by Trista Mateer and other feminist poetry books that have similar vibes. The illustrations were my favourite part and helped bring the book together and I want to pick the book up again to stare at them. I think that everyone needs to read this even if poetry isn't your thing because it isn't really my thing and I loved this so much.

 Contemporary is not a genre I gravitate towards often as I prefer books that have otherworldly elements, however, there are a few that I have read and enjoyed. 1) She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen After losing  spectacularly  to her ex-girlfriend in their first game since their break up, Scottie Zajac gets into a fender bender with the worst possible person: her nemesis, the incredibly beautiful and incredibly mean Irene Abraham. Things only get worse when their nosey, do-gooder moms get involved and the girls are forced to carpool together until Irene’s car gets out of the shop. 2) The Traveling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa With his crooked tail--a sign of good fortune--and adventurous spirit, Nana is the perfect companion for the man who took him in as a stray. And as they travel in a silver van across Japan, with its ever-changing scenery and seasons, they will learn the true meaning of courage and gratitude, of loyalty and love. 3) The Charm Offensive by Alison...

 3/5 Stars In Manhattan, a young grad student gets off the train and realizes he doesn't remember who he is, where he's from, or even his own name. But he can sense the beating heart of the city, see its history, and feel its power. In the Bronx, a Lenape gallery director discovers strange graffiti scattered throughout the city, so beautiful and powerful it's as if the paint is literally calling to her. In Brooklyn, a politician and mother find she can hear the songs of her city, pulsing to the beat of her Louboutin heels. And they're not the only ones. Every great city has a soul. Some are ancient as myths, and others are as new and destructive as children. New York? She's got six. I thought that the premise was so good for this it's not something I have ever seen before and was so excited to get into it especially after reading The Fifth Season by N K Jemisin. However, I was slightly bored while reading this and only really cared about 2 out of the six main ch...

 4.5 Stars Imagine an America very similar to our own. It's got homework, best friends, and pistachio ice cream. There are some differences. This America has been shaped dramatically by the magic, monsters, knowledge, and legends of its peoples, those Indigenous and those not. Some of these forces are charmingly every day, like the ability to make an orb of light appear or travel across the world through rings of fungi. But other forces are less charming and should never see the light of day.  I really enjoyed this book, It is a beautiful story about grief and family that I couldn't put down until I finished it. Ellie is an excellent and lovable main character and her love for her friends and family made this book and I would recommend this book to everyone. I also loved the ace representation with Ellie as there definitely isn't enough ace representation in books. 

 I haven't read that many books written in verse yet but out of what i have read all have been stars so here is a list of them. 1) Punching the air by Yusef Salaam and Ibi Zoboi Amal Shahid has always been an artist and a poet. But even in a diverse art school, he's seen as disruptive and unmotivated by a biased system. Then one fateful night, an altercation in a gentrifying neighbourhood  escalates into tragedy. "Boys just being boys" turns out to be true only when those boys are white. 2) Black Flamingo by Dean Atta This is Michael's story.                                                                                                                             ...

 5/5 Stars Only three things matter to twelve-year-old Alice Alexis Queensmeadow: Mother, who wouldn't miss her; magic and colour, which seem to elude her; and Father, who always loved her. The day Father disappears from Ferenwood he takes nothing but a ruler with him. But it's been almost three years since then, and Alice is determined to find him. She loves her father even more than she loves adventure, and she's about to embark on one to find the other. I Loved this book so much! This book has an amazing world that I want to read more about and would love to visit myself. I never knew what was going to happen next or who they were going to meet next. It was just so fun and whimsical that I loved every second of it.

 1/5 Stars Lisa Blaize – teacher, would-be fashion writer, mother and second wife – feels out of place when her high-flying husband becomes the headmaster of a school in a country town. Isolated and far from her metropolitan upbringing, she turns to the one place where she learns she can be uninhibited. But ‘Twitter may be my undoing’, Lisa discovers as her past private life becomes all too public. Soon she is dealing with an online stalker and her husband’s reputation is put at risk, but will she be able to give up her addiction? This will be a very negative review as I did not like this book at all. I didn't like the writing, the characters or the plot which is a shame as I liked the premise but the execution was so bad. Lisa is quite possibly the worst main character I've read about before, the book starts with Lisa having an affair and then leaving her husband for the guy she cheated with, but we were supposed to believe that when she cheats on her second husband it's ...

 I don't read many summery books as it's not really my thing so most of the books on this list are mostly summery vibes rather than set during summer. 1) You and Me on Vacation by Emily Henry Alex and Poppy went on vacation every year for the past twelve years but they haven't talked in two years since that fateful summer when everything went wrong. But this summer Poppy asks Alex to go on one last vacation with her one last can determine their entire lives. 2) Heartstopper by Alice Oseman (especially Vol 3) Charlie and Nick are at the same school, but they've never met ... until one day when they're made to sit together. They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesn't think he has a chance. But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is more interested in Charlie than either of them realised. By Alice Oseman, winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper is about love, friendship, loyalty and mental illness. It encompa...

 4/5 Stars Addie Larue makes a deal with the devil, a deal that has a price. Now she has to live forever without making a mark on anyone as everyone she meets forgets her. Until one day when in a secondhand bookshop she is remembered. I know, I know I'm very late to this book. This has been on my TBR since it came out but I've been somewhat scared to read it as it was so hyped up that I didn't think it could possibly live up to the hype. However, I wasn't disappointed at all. While I didn't give it the full 5 stars, mostly because the middle was slightly boring and I felt like a lot of it could have been cut out, I really enjoyed this book and had a lot of fun reading it.

 4/5 Stars Clock mechanic Danny Hart knows he’s being watched. But by whom, or what remains a mystery. To make matters worse, clock towers have begun falling in India, though time hasn’t Stopped yet. He'd hoped after reuniting with his father and exploring his relationship with Colton, he'd have some time to settle into his new life. Instead, he’s asked to investigate the attacks. After inspecting some of the fallen Indian towers, he realises the British occupation may be sparking more than just attacks. And as Danny and Colton unravel more secrets about their past, they find themselves on a dark and dangerous path—one from which they may never return. This is the second book in the Timekeeper series, of which I read the first book 2 years ago and is one of my favourite books the fact that it took me this long to get to this book is almost embarrassing.  While I didn't love this book as much as the first one I still really enjoyed reading this book. It was very fun and fast...

 That time of the month again! 1) Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz They told him his uncle died in an accident. He wasn't wearing his seatbelt, they said. But when fourteen-year-old Alex finds his uncle's windshield riddled with bullet holes, he knows it was no accident. What he doesn't know yet is that his uncle was killed while on a top-secret mission. But he is about to, and once he does, there is no turning back. Finding himself in the middle of terrorists, Alex must outsmart the people who want him dead. The government has given him the technology, but only he can provide the courage. Should he fail, every child in England will be murdered in cold blood. 2) Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare Cordelia Carstairs is a Shadowhunter, a warrior trained since childhood to battle demons. When her father is accused of a terrible crime, she and her brother travel to London in hopes of preventing the family's ruin. Cordelia's mother wants to marry her off, but Cordelia is d...