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The Schwa Was Here

The Schwa Was HereTitle: The Schwa Was Here
Author: Neal Shusterman
Series: Antsy Bonano #1
Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult
Format: Paperback
Pages: 228
Reason Read: Book Club
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My Thoughts

Before I read THE SCHWA WAS HERE, I had only read one other book by Shusterman–UNWIND. I liked it fine, but not really enough to run out and buy or check out any more of his books. Because of that, I wasn’t really looking forward to read this. I’m glad I read it, though. It was a very funny, heart-warming story. I especially liked the allusion to The Lord of the Rings.

I really liked the characters, especially Antsy, the Schwa, and Lexie. I also really liked Mr. Crawley, even though he was kind of the anti-hero of the story. I really felt for the Schwa. I think we’ve all felt invisible at times, but nowhere near the extent of how the Schwa feels. He’s truly functionally invisible. His dad didn’t even realize he was there most of the time.

I wouldn’t call this book a comedy, but I really wouldn’t call it a tragedy either. It definitely makes you think about how you treat others, how your choices impact those around you, and how your choices don’t just affect you.

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Clockwork Princess

Clockwork PrincessTitle: Clockwork Princess
Author: Cassandra Clare
Series: Infernal Devices #3
Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance, Young Adult
Spice: 1 / 5
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 570
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

My Thoughts

I’ve waited for CLOCKWORK PRINCESS ever since I read CLOCKWORK ANGEL. I wanted to read it sooner when it first came out, but I had to reread the first two first. I wanted to remember everything that happened before I read the end. I’m glad I did because there were details I had forgotten.

After I finished CLOCKWORK PRINCE, there were certain events I wanted to happen in the final book. The main one being that whoever Tessa ended up with, I wanted Will and Jem to remain friends. Yes, I wanted one of them to win out over the other, but I was more worried about their friendship than anything. The relationship between Will and Jem was intense in this book. I cried so many times.

I couldn’t imagine how this would end. The story could’ve gone so many different ways. I’m so happy it went the way it did. It was absolutely perfect. It fit with the characters, the story, and it didn’t feel contrived. I adored it and felt so much emotion while reading it.

I’m so sad this trilogy is over. I’m sad because I’ll never see all these characters together again. I loved these characters so much. I loved being part of their story. I’m glad I took the time to reread the first two books and to savor the story. CLOCKWORK PRINCESS was definitely worth the wait.