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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The Extincts by Veronica Cossanteli

3 stars I picked this up from the Little Free Lending Library, because I liked the cover. I am so glad I did. This is such a fantastic idea for a story. I loved this book. I really enjoyed Cossanteli’s writing. It was humorous and easy to relate to. She did a very good job…

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Judy Moody by Megan McDonald

4 stars Growing up, I loved reading Judy Moody books. And rereading them as an adult makes me more aware of why I love them so much. Simple, yet humorous, this book is filled with silly stories about new pets, obnoxious brothers, and friendship. What I really like about Judy’s character is how strong-willed she….

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