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March 16, 2018

THE POET X by Elizabeth Acevedo

March 16, 2018

Book cover & rating - The Poet X by Elizabeth AcevedoUsually, when I find out a book is a novel in verse, I will skip it. The Poet X, however, sounded so relatable, that I stepped out of my reading comfort zone. Let me tell you, it was absolutely worth it!

1 Comment · Categories: Fiction Keywords: american authors, beliefs, bullying, catholicism, dating, diverse authors, diverse books, family, family problems, friendship, growing up, high school, lgbtq characters, mothers and daughters, novels-in-verse, own-voices, poetry, religion, religious institutions, secrets, siblinghood, twins

February 26, 2014

THE PARADOX OF VERTICAL FLIGHT by Emil Ostrovski

February 26, 2014

There is something terrifying yet absolutely comforting about coming across a character that seems to be of equal mind to mine. Or maybe it’s the author’s thoughts that might as well have been pulled out of my very own mind. Not that I could have written this tale but the voice! That voice was like…

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Leave a Comment · Categories: Fiction Keywords: choices, debut authors, friendship, growing up, life, mythology, philosophy, realistic fiction, road trip, travel

February 24, 2014

OUT OF THE EASY by Ruta Sepetys

February 24, 2014

Historical Fiction is not usually my preferred genre. Unless the history that is involved is from two centuries ago or so, then I’m more likely to reconsider picking up such a book. Recent history though is not one of my preferences when it comes to fiction. Maybe I’m still hung on choosing to study History…

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Leave a Comment · Categories: Fiction Keywords: adultery, ambition, american authors, conduct of life, crime, death, friendship, grief, growing up, mental health, morality, mothers and daughters, murder, mystery, on books, poverty, prostitution, realistic fiction, romance, self discovery, single parenthood, violence

December 30, 2013

CREWEL by Gennifer Albin

December 30, 2013

It’s been a while since I read this book. Actually, almost three months. Now that the year is coming to an end, I told myself I couldn’t wait any longer. Otherwise I probably never would write this review. So, it’s mostly based on my lingering feelings and impressions because I can’t remember all the details….

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Leave a Comment · Categories: Fiction Keywords: american authors, debut authors, growing up, metaphysics, romance, sexist, surveillance

October 22, 2013

HOW I LOST YOU by Janet Gurtler

October 22, 2013

For sports lovers, I’d say this is a good book. While the synopsis doesn’t mention it, Grace and Kya are really into paintball. They play competitively and aim to be part the Grinders, an all-women’s college team, when they leave high school. Grace’s father owns a paintball place, so the two of them and their…

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Leave a Comment · Categories: Fiction Keywords: bullying, canadian authors, dating, family, family problems, friendship, growing up, paintball, rape, realistic fiction, romance, self-esteem, vacation

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