EunaBi Reads

Orbiting Jupiter Book Review   Rating: 4.5/5 Orbiting Jupiter was a pretty short read, but packs an emotional rollercoaster. We started a new book unit in my English class, and this book was one of the options. I read it in one sitting and it was one of the most compelling books I've read. The author, Gary D. Schmidt, did a very good job of conveying a range of emotions, from simple happiness to painful sadness. I felt fully immersed in the setting, characters, and plot. Orbiting Jupiter is narrated by a 12-year-old boy named Jack, whose family fosters a 14-year-old boy named Joseph. Joseph had a troubled past, becoming a father at 13 and going to juvenile prison for almost killing his teacher. All Joseph wanted was to see his daughter, Jupiter, and throughout the book, I continuously hoped that he would. This book was captivating from start to finish, and Joseph's character really supports the saying, 'never judge a book by its cover.' I would totally recommend it if ...

Internment Book Review Rating: 2.5/5   2.5/5?! Yes, this is the lowest rating I've given a book so far, and I was quite disappointed that I didn't like this book. I think that Internment covers important subjects and the underlying message is very impactful and important. It's good to learn about the topic of internment, the people who were harmed, and the experiences of the victims. So, when I decided I to read this book, I felt like it had potential. However, the writing and characters of this book just fell short.  Most of the time when I critique a book, I focus on the plot, but this time, it was the writing. I felt like this book only slightly skimmed the topic of internment, and I wish it would've taken a deeper dive. While I do like fast-paced books, the book moved too quickly, and barely gave any information or background on the characters and the setting. But my biggest problem was the characters. This book is narrated by the protagonist, Layla. She was rebelli...