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Angela's Ashes
by Frank McCourt
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This book is narrated by the author, Frank McCourt. To say he lived a life of tragedy is putting it mildly. Throughout it all, he continued to move forward and see positivity and never gave up. Well worth a listen.

Spaceman Of Bohemia
by Jaroslav Kalfar
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This book was definitely an interesting read. I picked this up after watching Spaceman (2024) with Adam Sandler, which was based on this book. Do not let the fact Adam Sandler is in it deceive you, this story is not all, if any, laughs. The story is a deep dive into a solo astronaut on an 8 month mission away from home, and how those decisions effect him and the people he loves. Also, there is a giant alien spider. I enjoyed the first half of the book a lot more than I enjoyed the second, and if I ever re-read it I think I would just read till that point. I don'r regret having finished it though.

Wrong Place, Wrong Time
by Gillian McAllister
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Although I typically enjoy time travel novels, I wasn’t a fan of this one. It was convoluted and disconnected at times. The character development of the minor characters was weak. At least four times I had to search for characters mentioned to find out their significance to the storyline. I read to the end -I’m not a quitter - but it was a disappointing read for me.

cicada summer
by Erica Mckeen
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5 stars If I was asked to describe this book it would be thought daughter and the lesbian version of “Call Me By Your Name,” but with more atmospheric longing, and the comparison of cicadas to life. And a grotesque reading of a book within a book. “Cicada Summer” being my first book I’ve read by Erica McKeen truly captures the feeling of the sun setting on a hot summer day, with the lone thoughts that I’ve felt during the pandemic (which is the timeframe this book is set in.) I also feel that if each of the stories in the book were actual novels, I would read and collect all of them because they’re actually really intriguing and added onto a sub-genre of horror. I look forward to reading more Erica McKeen and I thank Goodreads for an ARC copy in a giveaway!

Lunar New Year Love Story
by Gene Luen Yang
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I honestly grown to love this story as I was not sure what to expect. Heartbreak is destined for everyone and Val (the main character) ends up showcasing her obstacles in the mix of family issues, heartbreak, and overall growing up. I truly love the art style. Throughout the story, the art for changes its theme in a way that allows for the audience to feel for Val. I truly recommend this read for anyone who wants to get into young adult graphic novels.

Powerless
by Lauren Roberts
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Ok, so what was that? Every time I got over something, another thing happened. This book did not choose peace. I hate Kitt, he is so annoying, he knows that his brother likes Pae and she likes him too, and he keeps trying like OMG give it up. I'm telling myself Kai and Pae end up together in this trilogy.

Wake Up And Open Your Eyes
by Clay McLeod Chapman
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This was a no for me. Not enjoyable and not at all what I expected.

Turtles Of The Midnight Moon
by María José Fitzgerald
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A middle grade mystery that takes place in a coastal town in Honduras. Leatherback sea turtles nest on this island, and there are poachers stealing the sea turtle eggs. A sixth grade American girl is visiting the island with her doctor father. She finds friendship, community, and compassion in this wonderful story about caring for these endangered turtles.

The Villa
by Rachel Hawkins
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I got this book from the library, and two days ago I got a notice saying it would expire in 2 days. I was going to return it, but then I got bored in class once, and I started reading it and liked it. I am really happy I read it because it is my first 5-star read of the year. This book made me feel the same way Daisy Jones & the Six made me feel. That feeling is manipulation. Both of these books made me feel that they were based on real stories, and I am shocked that it is not. I like the different pieces of media we read, such as Em's point of view, Mari's letters, podcasts, books, websites, and more. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries and thrillers.

The Rumor
by Elin Hildebrand
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This was a great read. I love the way the author describes Nantucket and creates a detailed cast of characters. Recommended!
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