April started off as a really good reading month, but ended up not being so great towards the end because that's when I went into a reading slump that I couldn't really get out of it. I spent this month trying to catch up to my Goodreads goal so I read a lot of shorter books. It would've worked out if I kept it up but unfortunately, life had other plans. But, reviews! Reviews Bossman by Vi Keeland I don't know what it was about this book that didn't do it for me. I really thought this was going to be another one of those steamy books I love, but for the most part, it was okay. I think the past vs. present story line wasn't something I really enjoyed. While I get that the author was trying to show the tragic past of the male protagonist, I felt like it was dragged on too long. It could've been told as a prologue and then I would've felt more attachment seeing his side of the story as well. I found this to be a little predictable and overall meh in the sex...
Title: The NestAuthor: Kenneth Oppel
Copy Obtained: Purchased
About the Book From Goodreads
For some kids summer is a sun-soaked season of fun. But for Steve, it’s just another season of worries. Worries about his sick newborn baby brother who is fighting to survive, worries about his parents who are struggling to cope, even worries about the wasp’s nest looming ominously from the eaves. So when a mysterious wasp queen invades his dreams, offering to “fix” the baby, Steve thinks his prayers have been answered.
All he has to do is say “Yes.” But “yes” is a powerful word. It is also a dangerous one. And once it is uttered, can it be taken back?
Best for readers who: Ok with books that don't follow normal rules of storytelling and reality.
Best Stick-with-You Image: The description of the wasps
Library Thoughts: I have two copies in the library because it's a Maud Hart Lovelace nominee this year. I know several kids have read it, but it's a harder sell.
I'm not even sure where to start with this review. I didn't hate the book - I really didn't. It was very interesting, and it really kept me enthralled. But it's definitely not a book for everyone. It has the qualities of mystical realism. At points, I wasn't sure what to believe if anything! And then I questioned why any of the events in the story were happening at all. I've actually kept thinking about, and I finished the book over a month ago! I can see that Steve is supposed to learn from the events, and I know he did. And what he learned has stuck with me - and made me continue to think about it. But in the same breath, I just keep thinking - "What an odd little book!". I know this is a really vague review, but so much of it, you just need to experience yourself.
I did like the characters. Steve was great. He was the right mix of brave and confused and innocent. I loved his growth, and that was the best part.
Over-all it's a book I'll need to hand sell to students I know will "get" it.
Side-note: If you don't like wasps this could be a tough book for you! My daughter who is really afraid of them won't even think about reading the book!
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