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The Museum Of Failures
by Thrity Umrigar
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This is my second novel by this author, and I liked both, although I prefer Honor (the first book of hers I read.) I thought this one was a little bit too long, and better pacing and a more likeable title character would have bumped up my rating. Things tied up a little too neatly for me in this story.

Aliens In Disguise
by Clete Barrett Smith
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The book Aliens in Disguise is about two kids named David and Amy. The grandmother owns a bed and breakfast called the Intergalactic Bed & Breakfast. It's a place where aliens can go for vacation on Earth. Their grandmother has to go away and they are in charge of the bed & breakfast. They have to make sure that nobody finds out that there are aliens staying there. I rate this book as five stars. It was a great read and definitely recommend.

Another Day
by David Levithan
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5 stars. This book (especially at the end) broke me. The tone, mood and writing is amazing and kept me drawn in. I think what I like most about the book is the fact that I fell in love with the concept of love. That’s the whole premise behind this novel: realizing the one who you’ve loved for years never really cared, or if they did, it felt that you had to prove you deserved love an attention; the one who actually loves you who hops from different bodies everyday (the sci-fi aspect) though you know you can’t have them; and loving yourself and making your own choices, NOT based on either party. I had moments where I said to myself “man, Rhiannon sucks and I hate her.” Though yes, she was annoying, I felt bad for her being placed in the relationship tug-o-war between Justin and A. In my opinion I feel that this is a great 2000s YA novel and more people should read it. Whether you start with Another Day or Everyday (the first installment) the book is still memorable and nostalgic in a sense. (But when I tell you, you are going to feel that ending HARD. My heart started beating so fast at the last two chapters

Dork Diaries 3
by Rachel Renée Russell
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I loved the book. It was so amazing and I can't wait to read another Dork Diaries book. Rachel Renee Russell did really really really great writing this! The Dork Diaries series is so fun to read and is very funny. I can't wait to see what Nikki does next!

The Summer I Turned Pretty
by Jenny Han
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A lot of people have been telling me to read this book because they loved it, but I don't get the hype around this book. All is really has is a girl who is leading is her best friend and his brother. They both are pretty bad and she isn't any better either.

Karen's Sleepover: A Graphic Novel (baby-sitters Little Sister #8)
by Ann M. Martin
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In this book Karen had gotten glasses. She does not want to wear them and especially for school pictures. A boy at school named Ricky started to make fun of her glasses. Names such as "Owl Girl" and "Googly Eyes". I really enjoyed reading this book and I would rate it five stars.

The Murder Inn
by James Patterson,Candice Fox
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James Patterson and Candice Fox's thriller novel "The Murder Inn" includes various characters and the chapters are written from each of their views. The book revolves around ex-cop Bill Robinson who is in charge of The Inn by the Sea and his friends who live with him, helping him manage the inn. The plot deals with the interactions of Bill's friends and a crime boss. The novel ensured many plot twists and portrayed the characters' development uniquely. The characters and their problems or pasts seemed realistic enough that you could feel their emotions quite vividly. It is overall a great book and can meet your expectations!

If Beale Street Could Talk
by James Baldwin
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5 stars For this to be my first James Baldwin book I am absolutely shaking, I don’t even know how to feel, this book literally broke me. It’s so goddamn good. James Baldwin’s writing as a whole is like a painting; it has a soft and smoothness to it even with ridged topics. The feeling of and uncertain calmness, the interactions and the emotion JESUS THE EMOTION. The love and sadness, the connection of sex as to love and the topic of rape. The issue of growing up Black in America and getting falsely accused. God knows if I could rate this book higher than 5 stars I fucking would. The found family aspect and family as a whole. AND OH GOD THE ENDING. I don’t want to spoil anything, but the end will make you think, there are many theories and ways to feel about he ending. The moment you read it, it’ll make you rethink everything about what you just read. I can’t wait to read more of James Baldwin.

Everything Is Tuberculosis
by John Green
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Five stars for being a) a fantastic novel about history, disease, and humanity, and b) a book written by John Green.

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.
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