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Will It Hurt to Die?

Will It Hurt to Die?

I knew I might die in the next few minutes.  Cramped in the dark, we could hear it. All four of us, sitting chest to knees in our small pantry. We could hear it coming closer.  My feet pressed against my mom’s shoes across from me. My dad’s leg pressed...

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What Are the Rules?

What Are the Rules?

I’m not sure if I had friends before Junior year of high school. Yeah, I spent time with a lot of people (except for my loner years). But what I call friendship now is a completely different thing. Have you ever seen those charts about acquaintances vs friends vs...

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You Can Find a Way to Belong

You Can Find a Way to Belong

You don’t have to feel stuck when you’re lonely.  Do you know the song Waving Through a Window from Dear Evan Hansen? “On the outside always looking in, will I ever be more than I’ve always been?” The first time I heard it, that song haunted me for weeks because...

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A Proper Pursuit by Lynn Austin

A Proper Pursuit by Lynn Austin

Dear Reader, Perhaps you can relate to this: It is currently 10:45 at night, and I have just finished a very good book.  My heart and mind are now full at the beautiful ending that was quite surprising. As I now wonder what to do with my time (rather than go to sleep,...

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Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

This book disappointed me. I know, I just spoiled my review and you could skip reading the rest of it now, but that's okay. If you still want to read, here's the full review. 😉 The blurb: What if you couldn’t touch anything in the outside world? Never breathe in the...

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Loosing Brave by Bailee Madison and Stefne Miller

Loosing Brave by Bailee Madison and Stefne Miller

Today, I'm introducing you to a very special guest reviewer: my mom! She and I tried out some new books this summer and after reading this mystery thriller, she agreed to review it for the blog. The blurb: Payton Brave's twin sister, Dylan, has been missing for more...

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Author Review: Andrew Clements

Author Review: Andrew Clements

Last day of launch week! Today I'm reviewing one of my favorite authors of all time...Andrew Clements. His best work is genius, pure genius, and I can't wait to share it! I don't plan to review authors very often, but it's still summertime. People have more time to...

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