2.5 stars. You should be aware that this is a word search book, with a small side of story. The story is pretty basic, not written particularly well, 2.5 stars. You should be aware that this is a word search book, with a small side of story. The story is pretty basic, not written particularly well, and feels like a missed opportunity. This would have really shined if it had been a better story with longer chapters, and then the word searches could have provided clues or added to the story in some way. But they are merely just key words taken from the previous paragraph or two, which are masquerading as a "chapter." The story jumps from scene to scene with no connectivity. Conversations just end, even when there's plenty of space on the page to add more. Like I said, it feels like a big missed opportunity....more
Enjoyed some of the stories much more than others. I actually thought the first story was weak, and was worried the rest of the book would be disappoiEnjoyed some of the stories much more than others. I actually thought the first story was weak, and was worried the rest of the book would be disappointing, but many of the other stories were quite good. Unfortunately, I read this a couple weeks back and have already forgotten most of them. ...more
I assumed a book with a werewolf would imply hot werewolf romance. I was so wrong. But this book was still excellent - so incredibly creative! I was wI assumed a book with a werewolf would imply hot werewolf romance. I was so wrong. But this book was still excellent - so incredibly creative! I was worried Cassidy was painting himself into a corner - i couldn't see a satisfying ending. But he succeeded!...more
I enjoyed his first book of comics and now this one as well. I love the art style so much. Characters are clear and easy to identify from each other. I enjoyed his first book of comics and now this one as well. I love the art style so much. Characters are clear and easy to identify from each other. Plot points are also well drawn and easy to follow. He's very talented! I hope he puts out another book....more
3.5 rounded up on goodreads. I listened to this on audio and I always recommend that format for novels in verse. This one didn't disappoint. It was be3.5 rounded up on goodreads. I listened to this on audio and I always recommend that format for novels in verse. This one didn't disappoint. It was beautifully written, but I did think it was a bit slow at times. I think it's an excellent YA or MG resource for learning about the civil rights movement from the perspective of a young person. ...more
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