I read 5 out of 7 of my original TBR and read 10 books that are eligible here. Here's my brief rundown:
TOTAL NUMBER OF POINTS: 378 (TEAM GRYFFINDOR)
Humorous, poignant, perceptive, and full of grace, Kathleen Collins’s stories masterfully blend the quotidian and the profound in a personal, intimate way, exploring deep, far-reaching issues—race, gender, family, and sexuality—that shape the ordinary moments in our lives. (Synopsis from Goodreads)
3 STARS
Pages: 192
Fulfills Expecto Patronum
4 STARS
Pages: 240
Fulfills Reducto
In This One Summer two stellar creators redefine the teen graphic novel. Cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki, the team behind Skim, have collaborated on this gorgeous, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful story about a girl on the cusp of her teen age — a story of renewal and revelation.(Synopsis from Goodreads)
3 STARS
Pages: 320
Placed in Stupefy because it won the Caldecott Honor Awards
"insightful coming-of-age memoir...so many moments where I was just laughing out loud at the quirky things"
4 STARS
Pages: 240
Reviews:
The unforgettable New York Times best seller begins with the story of two half-sisters, separated by forces beyond their control: one sold into slavery, the other married to a British slaver. Written with tremendous sweep and power, Homegoing traces the generations of family who follow, as their destinies lead them through two continents and three hundred years of history, each life indeliably drawn, as the legacy of slavery is fully revealed in light of the present day. (Synopsis from Goodreads)
4 STARS
Pages: 305
Fulfills Impedimenta
"an artistic masterpiece that will rethink how I interpret things"
Pages: 272
4 STARS
"A heart-pounding important story that made my head spin with thoughtful pondering about current issues."
Pages: 480
Going to place this under Protego
"I don’t even understand yet how deeply this novel has empowered me. "
Pages: 193
2 STARS
"Let me start by saying that I really wanted to love this book, that I was just so excited to have this book and that already so in love with the cover!*insert sad face here*"
Pages: 400
Fullfills Lumos
4 STARS
"Dark and twisty, this book made my spine tingle with the creepy anticipation that it built up."
Pages: 208
Fulfills Expelliarmus
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