Book Tag Thursday: Racing To Read Tag
Welcome to my segment where I find awesome book tags throughout the vast, wide interwebs made by lovely bloggers like you! I hope you’ll have fun and participate with me as well!
Today’s Topic: Racing To Read Tag
Found At: WordsAboutWords
Warm Up: A book that stretches your mind
A Good Kind of Trouble is as much a self-discovery journey as is a story about race. Shayla struggles to comprehend the world around her and why she feels like such an outsider to people that look like her. Most of all this novel is a story about standing up for what you believe in, and that “good trouble” is needed to show how important something is (and to get others’ attention).
Start Line: What’s a book that you started but never finished?
I honestly can’t remember, lol.
Sprint: A book you read really quickly
This was an highly engaging novel from start to finish. The chapters run short which keeps a consistent pace throughout the story and never strays from the original plot. The intrigue of the mystery keeps the reader guessing which made it exciting to see how the story would end. Stratton creates a lavish world of glitz and glamour that are stunning, but ultimately fails to hide the dirty laundry most of the characters would not like to come to light.
Marathon: What’s your favorite long book?
The first installment of this series follows Penelope’s start to her freshman year at Anaximander’s Academy who’s curriculum and teachings are shaped around Greek mythology. The novel is action-packed with some scenes that are thrilling, but most of all it has a light-hearted tone throughout the novel.
Hurdles: What’s a book that had ups and downs?
Not only does the book open up honest and deep discussions surrounding sexuality and identity, but there’s also an overarching theme of self-discovery. Annie, and Beatrice, among the many other central characters of the graphic novel, are struggling to discover who they are, what they want for their future, and are trying to navigate daily life and relationships. The novel also has a central theme of friendship with a specific focus on friendship breakups and how it can be difficult to mend relationships
Finish Line: A book you were proud to finish
Like Jenkins’s other novels I loved the romance but also the detailed historical bits about life in the Old West. The novel also touches on important discussions about race especially with the Rhine as he has been “passing” for most of his life and when he meets Eddy he’s come to a crossroads to decide who he truly wants to be. I can’t wait to finish reading this series (one more book to go!) Highly recommended!
Gold Medal: Best book you’ve read during a readathon
I’ve never done a readathon!
Participation Ribbon: An underrated book you wish got more attention
I honestly wish knew more people knew about this amazing manga/anime! It’s severely underrated and it’s one of the first manga I ever read. I feel that it’s not only the solid story, but the wide cast of characters that makes this manga so entertaining and stand out from the rest. It’s a story about growing up, finding yourself, and finding love. Also I love the comedic aspect of this story. Sana’s crazy antics had me constantly laughing.
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