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The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima

The Demon King

By Cinda Williams Chima
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Junie K.
Apr 8, 2022

Han Alister is a young ex-street lord who is finally trying to get his life back on track. On the other hand, Raia ana Marianna is the princess heir to her Queendom of the Fells. As their drastically different lives collide, both get involved in the uprisings of war between the clans and the wizards.

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The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Inheritance Games

By Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Bella
Apr 8, 2022

The Inheritance Games is the first book of a, so far trilogy (except the third book is not out yet). A young girl receives a billionaire’s fortune; the houses, money, companies. However, the girl has no idea who the person who gave her the fortune is. She tries to figure out that mystery and deal with the troubling family at the same time.

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It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

It Ends With Us

By Colleen Hoover
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Emery S.
Apr 8, 2022

This novel is great for older teens looking to get into reading. The book I would say is not for anyone younger than high school ages. The book takes a different view on abusive relationships. It allows the reader to understand how it feels to be in a relationship like this and why one might stay in it. It creates a new perspective following Lily’s relationship with her new boyfriend Ryle. An ex of Lily’s comes in the picture challenging their relationship in many ways. The book is written wonderfully with so many surprising moments.

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Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Saenz

Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World

By Benjamin Alire Saenz
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
John M.
Apr 7, 2022

Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World, is the sequel to Benjamin Alire Sáenz’s Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secret of the Universe. This book continues to follow the relationship between Ari and Dante, two young gay Hispanic men in El Paso Texas. They try to navigate a relationship in a time that was very unfriendly to them.

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Hopepunk by Preston Norton

Hopepunk

By Preston Norton
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Tyler H.
Apr 7, 2022

Hopepunk is a story about Hope Cassidy.  A girl who grew up in an extremely Christian household being told that rock was the Devil’s song. But this was nothing compared to her sister Faith, who had to lie about her relationship with the record shop cashier, Mavis. But when their younger sister rats Faith out, she makes the decision to run away instead of going to the horrible facility her parents suggested. Her family is now in pieces and Hope decides she wants to rebel.

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The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

The Viscount Who Loved Me

By Julia Quinn
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Junie K.
Apr 7, 2022

Anthony Bridgerton is a young viscount in his late twenties, as well as the eldest in the eight-sibling Bridgerton family. As the head of the family, Anthony is plagued by immense responsibility in keeping the viscountcy together, marrying his sisters off, and providing for his family. This pressure of exceeding responsibility lies in a past that he is unable to overcome. Falling in love–or more accurately– wanting to fall in love is a phenomenon he wants to avoid at all costs. Yet, this mindset comes into question when he meets the spinster Kate Sheffield.

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The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

By Barbara Kingsolver
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Junie K.
Apr 7, 2022

Zealous reverend Nathan Price travels to Kilanga from Georgia with his wife Orleanna and four daughters: Leah, Adah, Rachel, and Ruth May. As the five women alternate perspectives, each of them shares their unique story as they navigate through their unfamiliar environment in the Congo. As the story progresses, each character is morphed by the new Congolese culture. Each character comes to realize her place in the world with regards to their patriarch Nathan and the culture they left behind in America.

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Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Catching Fire

By Suzanne Collins
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
nasingh
Apr 7, 2022

The Hunger Games is back and follows the main protagonist Katniss Everdeen. After previously winning the last hunger games Katniss sparked rebellion against the capital. She is now faced with a new challenge and forced to return to the hunger games to fight against previous winners. How will Katniss escape this time?

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