The Counselors by Jessica Goodman
The Counselors by Jessica Goodman is a YA mystery book. This book follows three best friends, Goldie, Ava, and Imogen, whose friendship was formed at…
A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi
TW: Islamophobia, xenophobia Beginning this book made me uneasy since it spends a lot of time setting up the plot and telling rather than showing.…
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Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak
I should start by saying that reading this book is challenging. It is a family history told in the form of a patchwork quilt, bouncing…
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Unclaimed Baggage by Jen Doll
TW: sexual assault, racism, alcoholism Three main protagonists, Doris, Nell, and Grant, are followed in Unclaimed Baggage as they work summer jobs at the shop…
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Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro
TW: racism, assault, violence, police brutality, murder/death Anger is a Gift is a very challenging book for a variety of reasons. Please be advised that…
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Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson
TW: child abuse/neglect, miscarriage, homophobia The novel Monday’s Not Coming is complex. The novel focuses on the mysterious disappearances of black children and the faulty…
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All the Lives We Never Lived by Anuradha Roy
I adored this book so much. It was a really interesting, stirring, and captivating read. It centers on a man’s connection with his mother, who…
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This is Our Story by Ashley Elston
“We made a pact in those woods. Either we all get out of this or none of us does. We all know the consequences. It’s…
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
The long-anticipated sequel to the Dr. Strange movie has finally been released and was the first Marvel movie that required the viewer to have done…
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Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Fantastic writing was used. Despite being a big book, the pacing was excellent, and I felt like I was reading it much more quickly than…
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The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton
One of The Belles‘ strongest aspects is its writing style. The writing is opulent, seductive, and decadent. It was a touch too flowery at times,…
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