Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum by Michael McCreary My rating: 3 of 5 stars Funny, You Don't Look Autistic is a humorous first hand look at life on the autism spectrum. I appreciate that while this is a memoir, it doesn't focus on just Michael's way of … Continue reading Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic
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Skulduggery Pleasant
Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy My rating: 4 of 5 stars Honestly, this series, it is in a class of its own. It has a ton of dry humor that I enjoy. The relationship between Skulduggery and Valkyrie/Stephanie is great. Skulduggery tries to act important, and Valkyrie just knocks him down, over and over.In this … Continue reading Skulduggery Pleasant
The Hero’s Guide to Storming the Castle
The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle by Christopher Healy My rating: 3 of 5 stars Two books in, and I have no clue what to think of Briar Rose. Most of the time she seems like the bad guy, and then she does something good just to mess with everyone's heads. Maybe she is … Continue reading The Hero’s Guide to Storming the Castle
My Life as a Potato
My Life as a Potato by Arianne Costner My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is one of those books that you look at and kind of question. I don't think mascot fiction is something that is plentiful, but after this, maybe it should be. The story takes place in Idaho, because let's face it, … Continue reading My Life as a Potato
Troll Control
Troll Control by Elise Allen My rating: 3 of 5 stars I've been trying to decide which of the kids Gabby has babysat has been my favorite, and I can't. Because they are all different species, each one of them has traits that the others wouldn't have no matter how hard they tried. This one … Continue reading Troll Control
The Paranoid’s Pocket Guide
The Paranoid's Pocket Guide to Mental Disorders You Can Just Feel Coming On by Dennis DiClaudio My rating: 2 of 5 stars The internal monologues made this book. Having the symptom list is fine and all, but the monologues brought everything to life. This whole book puts a light-hearted spin on mental illness. Yes, mental … Continue reading The Paranoid’s Pocket Guide
The Afterlife Academy
The Afterlife Academy by Frank L. Cole My rating: 3 of 5 stars I can't get over the fact that Walter was struck by lightning. Out of all the ways for a kid to go. I guess it would end up being a lot more serious if it had been something else. I have to … Continue reading The Afterlife Academy
Who Killed Kenny?
Who Killed Kenny? by Alessandro "Pera" Perugini My rating: 4 of 5 stars I thought I was good at spotting little details, but it turns out I'm not. I'm really not.Who Killed Kenny? gives the reader an illustration of the situation and some information. It is up to the reader to figure out who did … Continue reading Who Killed Kenny?
Rory Branagan (Detective)
Rory Branagan (Detective) by Andrew Clover My rating: 4 of 5 stars I'm not sure what I was expecting with this book, but it wasn't what I got. I mean that in the best way possible. I didn't really expect anything great, but found myself invested in the story and staying up way to late … Continue reading Rory Branagan (Detective)
King of the Mole People
King of the Mole People by Paul Gilligan My rating: 4 of 5 stars I don't even really know what to say about this book. It's great. There is so much that goes on, and finding a way to talk about it without spoilers is difficult. The characters are developed and different from what you … Continue reading King of the Mole People