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The Prettiest Star by Carter Sickels
5.0
A heartbreakingly necessary AIDS narrative that reminds us that fear, hatred, ignorance and familial rejection are all human error with much too great a cost. Beautifully written and a pleasure to read. This one will stick with me.
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
5.0
There's no denying that elements of this story are problematic, but I do think it forces one to question agency and choice in a complicated way. Also, I just really loved Louisa and this book made me cry.
After You by Jojo Moyes
3.0
Just sort of...okay. Not all stories require a sequel. Really didn't care for Sam, to be honest. Some moments made me laugh, but was mostly a dull read. I will, however, endure the third installment in hopes for a better conclusion.
Still Me by Jojo Moyes
4.0
A great improvement after reading the second book. I'm still not convinced that Me Before You needed any sequels, but this book was better than I anticipated and though the ending was perhaps a bit overly cheesy (and felt a tad rushed after the previous 300 some pages) it was satisfying. I will always be cheering for our Louisa Clark.
Darius the Great Deserves Better by Adib Khorram
5.0
Darius and his family deserve a big hug. This book is a great example of what diversity & inclusivity could and should look like. I have always believed that YA literature tells some of the most important stories and this one in particular did not let me down, tackling mental health issues, consent, xenophobia, and so much more. It did not give into tired tropes and I am glad that Darius realized he deserved better. I would love to spend more time with this character.
A Forbidden Rumspringa by Keira Andrews
4.0
Revisiting one of my favorites. Still as good as ever, but I do feel after this reading that the final few chapters felt a bit rushed and I was left with some questions. Would Aaron really immediately recognize the voice of his brother who he hasn't spoken to in nine years (after puberty?) How do two sheltered, Amish virgins almost immediately begin having porn level sex? Hmm...