A Wonderlandiful World by Shannon Hale

4 stars While this book is very different than the others in the series and focuses less on the whole Storybook of Legends drama, it is still very fun to read. I loved the Wonderlandiful twists. Hale was very creative in her narration technique and breaking the fourth wall to pull the reader into the…

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The New Old Me: My Late-Life Reinvention by Meredith Maran

4 stars I received this book through Goodreads in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed this book. Maran’s writing is very relatable even as she describes specific experience I have not personally had. She has a knack for describing the base emotion in a very relatable way. From grief to love, fear to…

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Meow Means Mischief by Ann Whitehead Nagda

5 stars I really enjoyed this book.It is simple and easy to read for young readers, but there are complex themes in it. I loved how Nagda addressed Rana’s journey to fit in at a new school and the evolution of her attitudes toward the “wrong grandma”. A great book about accepting who you are…

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Five Stories by Anna Alter

4 stars A very cute collection of stories. The stories were simple, but interesting. The stories focused on friendship and helping others. I really enjoyed reading this book. It was a quick read, but very fun.

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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

4 stars This is such an awesome book! I loved it! It’s funny and cute and cynical and it’s great. I really liked Simon’s narration. It is very casual and feels so natural. It is easy to get to know Simon and really identify with his emotions as he tries to deal with high school…

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Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte

4 stars I really enjoyed this book. Similar in style to Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, the book tells of Agnes Grey’s journey into adulthood, specifically her struggles as a governess. Beautifully-written, this book was a very good read. I really enjoyed Bronte’s imagery. It is heavy on the religious tones, but not in a preachy…

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