Far and Away by Amy Poeppel

 This was SO much fun. I read so much that so many books seem derivative, but plot and characterization were both fresh.

Community Board by Tara Conklin

 

Meh

Why Fish Don't Exist by Lulu Miller

 

OMG, this was amazing.

The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick

 

I thought I was going to love this because I really liked The Measure, but this one missed the mark. 

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The Nimbus by Robert P. Baird

 This is the novel that the academic theology geeks have been waiting for! So much fun!

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How the Other Half Eats by Priya Fielding-Singh

Decent.

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

 

This was just OK.

Food Person by Adam Roberts

 

Fun.

Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild

 

I'm often critical of plots that jump the shark, and maybe if you read a synopsis, this seems like it would. But, honestly, I thought it worked well and was clever.

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King of Ashes by S. A. Cosby

 

So S. A. Cosby is one of my favorite writers, and this was fantastic (if a bit gruesome).

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Stupid TV, Be More Funny by Alan Siegel

 

This was a mixed bag: the subtitle is a bit of a misnomer in that the book focuses more on the history of the show than on the show's impact on the culture. That said, it was still fun and funny.

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Sea Wife by Amity Gaige

 

Decent.

Class Clown by Dave Barry

 

Solid.

Chancing Your Arm by Jean Grainger

 Solid.

Nightshade by Michael Connelly

 

Meh

Park Avenue by Renee Ahdieh

 

So good. Really clever ending without being over the top.

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Notes on Infinity by Austin Taylor

 

This felt like it would be too similar to Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, but then it went in a different -- and much more interesting direction.

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Flashlight by Susan Choi

 

I almost gave up on this because it had a strong 'one damn fact after another' vibe, but I'm so glad I didn't because it ended up eventually pulling everything together brilliantly.

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Perfect Little World by Kevin Wilson

 

Meh.