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Have You Seen Luis Velez?
by Catherine Ryan Hyde
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3.5 stars. This was a beautiful story about intergenerational friendship that reflected the goodness (and evil) in our world. It touched on the themes of racism, sexuality, and how we form our chosen families. Just when I thought I knew what this story was about, it revealed another dimension. Simple prose but a powerful message.

Sonny's Blues
by James Baldwin
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Sonnys Blues by James Baldwin is a powerful exploration of pain, family, and redemption. Through the lens of jazz and brotherhood, Baldwin captures the struggle of Black identity, emotional repression, and the healing power of understanding and expression.

Farewell to Manzanar
by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston
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I found this book located in the adult section. However, the author's writing style is appropriate for junior high school students. This book is a great introduction to one of America's disgraceful acts, as told by an eyewitness to history.

Good Material
by Dolly Alderton
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This book offers a witty and relatable exploration of heartbreak from a male perspective, capturing the ups and downs of navigating life after a breakup. While I appreciated the humor and introspection, I sometimes found Andy's self-pity a bit grating, making it hard to fully enjoy his journey.

The Witch Collector
by Charissa Weaks
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So much happened in this book but at times I still found myself slightly bored. Some surprises and a decent romance that didn't take over the whole plot.

Wish You Were Italian
by Kristin Rae
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cute summer read, definitely recommend if you’re big on italian culture. quick romance, generally easy to guess what was going to happen. I wish there was more on Bruno’s backstory because his character just felt kind of flat. but a cute read, happy to have finished it!

The Last True Poets of the Sea
by Julia Drake
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this book was so good! at first I thought it was a little boring at first but by the end I was so invested in the story. in the beginning, I thought violet was kind of a boring main character but as the story went on, she really resonated with me. the story was fast paced and captivating, would 100% reread this book <3

The girls in the basement
by Steena Holmes
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The Girls in the Basement is a story about a human trafficking ring where young women are sold into slavery. The story was all over the place and there were almost too many characters with too many side plots. The author was able to tie the ending up in a neat bow, but I felt like the story could have been more if it weren't for all of the repetitive scenes.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
by J. K. Rowling
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It is a very engaging book that makes me want to read the last book in the series. I am excited to read the next book after reading the teaser provided at the very end of the book. Some people are excited about the book Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Finding Hope
by Colleen Nelson
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this book was a very quick read ( a good thing) and I enjoyed the short chapters. hope was being an idiot most of the time though and I was just yelling at the book. eric's story was traumatic and no one really helped him? the bits and pieces of hope's poetry in the book were interesting, too. it was a really sad book and the writing was good but storyline was not that original. <3
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