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The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
5.0
This is my favorite book... I know it’s a children’s book, but I think every adult ought to read it a few times. You get more out of it that way. So eye opening and so easy to get through. Simple and satisfying.
In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan
5.0
This book was like love at first sight for me, to the point that I feel like I was biased right from the beginning.
It’s almost Harry Potter-esque, except Fred and George are narrating and they’re as smart as Hermoine. This book made me LAUGH. From page 1 and on.
It’s a beautiful telling of a kid who is just trying to feel loved, because love was denied to him his entire life. It has feminist and LGBTQ+ themes, and they are portrayed in a witty and intelligent way. I smiled the entire time I read this.
The only qualm I have is that the ending of the book seemed rushed. Very rushed. You don’t even see the final war scene or anything about a new treaty. I wonder if there is going to be more? AKA I hope for a sequel???
Basically, this book will make you laugh while also pulling at your heartstrings. I honestly adored Elliot from the beginning - I have a lot of respect for highly intelligent people dealing with the everyday incompetence of the world. I also loved Serene and Luke. This is likely a book I will read more than once. It’s definitely among my top favorite books now. And I can’t wait to introduce it to everyone I know!!!
Did I mention I loved this book? I loved this book. I think it’s my favorite one I’ve read this year.
It’s almost Harry Potter-esque, except Fred and George are narrating and they’re as smart as Hermoine. This book made me LAUGH. From page 1 and on.
It’s a beautiful telling of a kid who is just trying to feel loved, because love was denied to him his entire life. It has feminist and LGBTQ+ themes, and they are portrayed in a witty and intelligent way. I smiled the entire time I read this.
The only qualm I have is that the ending of the book seemed rushed. Very rushed. You don’t even see the final war scene or anything about a new treaty. I wonder if there is going to be more? AKA I hope for a sequel???
Basically, this book will make you laugh while also pulling at your heartstrings. I honestly adored Elliot from the beginning - I have a lot of respect for highly intelligent people dealing with the everyday incompetence of the world. I also loved Serene and Luke. This is likely a book I will read more than once. It’s definitely among my top favorite books now. And I can’t wait to introduce it to everyone I know!!!
Did I mention I loved this book? I loved this book. I think it’s my favorite one I’ve read this year.
Vicious by V.E. Schwab
5.0
THIS is storytelling. V.E. Schwab describes this series as “Marvel + Dexter,” and that’s exactly what this book is. It’s freakin’ dark. Hahaha if you couldn’t get that from the title... but it’s like DARK dark. But it’s also magnificent. It’s a realistic story about what actually might happen if EO’s existed. This is a story that will make you think, and it’s effortless to read because the writing is impeccable.