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13 February 2020

Review: Almost American Girl

Almost American Girl
by Robin Ha

Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Publication Date: January 28th, 2020


Are you looking for a graphic novel to read? Or perhaps, a new nonfiction story that is interesting, heartfelt, and moving? Well, I know the right book for you. Almost American Girl is an illustrated memoir by Robin Ha, who uses drawings to tell the inspiring story of her unexpected move from Korea to America. Robin’s whole life is uprooted, and she suddenly finds herself in an unfamiliar environment, where she doesn’t understand the language or customs, and struggles to make friends. I haven’t read many stories like this in the past, but I will definitely seek them out in the future. I strongly urge you to pick this up off the shelf- you won’t be disappointed!                                                                      

12 February 2020

Review: We Are the Wildcats

We Are the Wildcats
by Siobhan Vivian

Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication Date: March 31st, 2020


For every gal out there looking for her next girl-power novel, your search is over! Everything you desire can be found in Siobhan Vivian’s We are the Wildcats. This story, told from six unique perspectives, unfolds over the course of one night, following the trials and truths of an all-girls field hockey team. Siobhan Vivian takes the best aspects of every book you’ve ever read- the drama, the friendships, the secrets, the complex backstories created for numerous interesting characters- and combines them into one amazing novel. This story proved itself incapable of ever being boring, as I was constantly flipping eagerly to the next page, dying to see what would come next. Once you start reading, you won’t regret it, I promise