Review - Moxie

Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu

* bought a copy but also received an ARC via NetGalley

4 out of 5 gnomes

I could not stop reading this book, it’s the fastest I’ve finished a book in quite a while. The whole situation grabs you and draws you right into the story. It reads a bit small town soap opera-ish at times but this also makes you really want to know what happens next ASAP.

Vivian discovers that maybe being dutiful and not causing waves is not the road she should be taking through life. This book shows what feminism and standing up for yourself can do. It really shows how to find power in who you are. High school drama aplenty plus a big dose of female empowerment leads to a really fun and interesting story.

Review - The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

5 out of 5 gnomes

I read/devoured this book over the course of one day. It's such an engrossing and extremely relevant story because horrible events like in the story happen with an alarming frequency.

This is a very powerful story. Starr witnesses her friend Kalil getting shot to death by the police. This whole book has the aftermath of the shooting and how it affects Starr and everything and everyone she knows.

Overall a superb mix of heart, humor, family, community, identity, and a strong dose of reality. It makes you think about the Black Lives Matter movement and how important it is. 

This story is definitely one that will stay with you and just maybe let you look out and see more of what is happening in the world.

Series Saturdays

I'd like to have every now and then a guest post on Saturdays by authors or book bloggers about what there favorite book series is and why.  When I don't have a guest post I'll write about some of my favorite series that I've been obsessed with over the years.

So email me if you're interested in guest posting.  :) (geckyboz[at] gmail [dot] com)


In the upcoming weeks I'll be writing about:
Goosebumps by R.L. Stine
The Babysitters Club by Ann M. Martin
Animorphs by K.A. Applegate