• ⭐️⭐️⭐️AGAIN, BUT BETTER BY CHRISTINE RICCIO (POLANDBANANASBOOKS) // A RARE BOOK REVIEW # 2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ✨ I finished this book two days ago (two nights ago, actually) and I'm still trying to figure out how to say what I want to say without sounding mean or nasty. Like people actually want this book to fail because it's made by a successful booktuber/internet personality, and we know her and love her so much. I for one have been following Christine's youtube career since it's inception in 2010, and haven't stopped since. When she first announced that she was writing her debut novel, I followed pretty much every Writing Video she’d made because not only did I believe that she had (has) the talents to transition into publishing novels, but also has such a passion for books and reading that I don't see from anywhere else. ✨ With that being said, I had a hard time enjoying Again, But Better. ✨ I know I gave it 3 stars, but my version of 3 stars means it was a decent read. Just strictly decent; not downright garbage, but not that great, either. The more I think about it, the less I think I really did like it. Because I didn't want my 'fave' to let me down. ✨ The writing is simplistic, at best. Also, I've noticed how none of the reviews mention how borderline abusive Shane's parents are, especially her father. Not to mention, there is a strange magical realism thing that happens in Part 2 2017; that's why there's a 6-year difference between then and now. ✨ To tell you the truth, if Christine were to write a second book (or even do this one Again, but better!) I'd read it because I do think she has a talent and a way with words. Her words just need extra cleanup and way less pop-culture references. ✨ Read my very lengthy review on PoetryBooksYA.blogspot.com (or LINK IN BIO) ✨ #bookreview #againbutbetter #christinericcio #xtinemay #booktube #youtube #bookstagram #polandbananasbooks #debutnovel
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    ⭐️⭐️⭐️AGAIN, BUT BETTER BY CHRISTINE RICCIO (POLANDBANANASBOOKS) // A RARE BOOK REVIEW # 2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ✨ I finished this book two days ago (two nights ago, actually) and I'm still trying to figure out how to say what I want to say without sounding mean or nasty. Like people actually want this book to fail because it's made by a successful booktuber/internet personality, and we know her and love her so much. I for one have been following Christine's youtube career since it's inception in 2010, and haven't stopped since. When she first announced that she was writing her debut novel, I followed pretty much every Writing Video she’d made because not only did I believe that she had (has) the talents to transition into publishing novels, but also has such a passion for books and reading that I don't see from anywhere else. ✨ With that being said, I had a hard time enjoying Again, But Better. ✨ I know I gave it 3 stars, but my version of 3 stars means it was a decent read. Just strictly decent; not downright garbage, but not that great, either. The more I think about it, the less I think I really did like it. Because I didn't want my 'fave' to let me down. ✨ The writing is simplistic, at best. Also, I've noticed how none of the reviews mention how borderline abusive Shane's parents are, especially her father. Not to mention, there is a strange magical realism thing that happens in Part 2 2017; that's why there's a 6-year difference between then and now. ✨ To tell you the truth, if Christine were to write a second book (or even do this one Again, but better!) I'd read it because I do think she has a talent and a way with words. Her words just need extra cleanup and way less pop-culture references. ✨ Read my very lengthy review on PoetryBooksYA.blogspot.com (or LINK IN BIO) ✨ #bookreview #againbutbetter #christinericcio #xtinemay #booktube #youtube #bookstagram #polandbananasbooks #debutnovel
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    I just finished Again But Better last night and I have some thoughts 💭 • Repost @bts.trash.for.tae #themedivider #newpost
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN by John Green (review) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Note: Before I get into this review, I'd just like to say that while this book is excellent, it is very internally graphic. Not graphic in terms of gore or horror, but more like stressful and does not shy away to discuss Aza's struggles with her OCD. So if you are not in the right headspace to read Turtles, I encourage you to wait until you are. Ok on with the review! 👼 . I don’t have OCD, but getting to know Aza on a human level within her experiences, her thought spirals were similar to mine with my anxiety. . I’m not a huge John Green fan, although I loved TFIOS, but this was probably the best he’s ever written. I could feel everything Aza felt, and it made my head and heart hurt for her pain. At least her mother was present and always in her space when needed. We don’t have a lot of good parents in YA so it was nice to see that. • Read the rest of my review on my site (LINK IN BIO) 🐢 • #bookstagram #turtlesallthewaydown #mentalhealthawareness #johngreen #tfios #thefaultinourstars #ocd #ocdawareness #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #anxiety #bookreview #bookblogger
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    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN by John Green (review) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Note: Before I get into this review, I'd just like to say that while this book is excellent, it is very internally graphic. Not graphic in terms of gore or horror, but more like stressful and does not shy away to discuss Aza's struggles with her OCD. So if you are not in the right headspace to read Turtles, I encourage you to wait until you are. Ok on with the review! 👼 . I don’t have OCD, but getting to know Aza on a human level within her experiences, her thought spirals were similar to mine with my anxiety. . I’m not a huge John Green fan, although I loved TFIOS, but this was probably the best he’s ever written. I could feel everything Aza felt, and it made my head and heart hurt for her pain. At least her mother was present and always in her space when needed. We don’t have a lot of good parents in YA so it was nice to see that. • Read the rest of my review on my site (LINK IN BIO) 🐢 • #bookstagram #turtlesallthewaydown #mentalhealthawareness #johngreen #tfios #thefaultinourstars #ocd #ocdawareness #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #anxiety #bookreview #bookblogger
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  • Another successful #boutofbooks gone!! I read one book (Turtles All the Way Down) and started several lol but I’m just glad I got to FINISH a book this round! Everytime I start this Readathon, I don’t finish anything, so I’m quite proud of myself for at least finishing one that I really enjoyed. 😇📖 • How was everyone else’s Bout of Books? What did you read? What did you finish? • #Repost @boutofbooks with @get_repost ・・・ And that's a wrap for #boutofbooks 25! We hope you join us for round 26 in August, starting on the 19th. #bob25igphoto #readathon #amreading #bookstagram #wrapup
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    Another successful #boutofbooks gone!! I read one book (Turtles All the Way Down) and started several lol but I’m just glad I got to FINISH a book this round! Everytime I start this Readathon, I don’t finish anything, so I’m quite proud of myself for at least finishing one that I really enjoyed. 😇📖 • How was everyone else’s Bout of Books? What did you read? What did you finish? • #Repost @boutofbooks with @get_repost ・・・ And that's a wrap for #boutofbooks 25! We hope you join us for round 26 in August, starting on the 19th. #bob25igphoto #readathon #amreading #bookstagram #wrapup
  • My #shelfie for #shelfiesunday 😍📖 • #Repost @boutofbooks with @get_repost ・・・ Show us your shelfie #bob25igphoto #boutofbooks
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    My #shelfie for #shelfiesunday 😍📖 • #Repost @boutofbooks with @get_repost ・・・ Show us your shelfie #bob25igphoto #boutofbooks