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The 5th Wave

The 5th WaveTitle: The 5th Wave
Author: Rick Yancey
Series: The 5th Wave #1
Genre: Science Fiction, Young Adult
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 457
Reason Read: Just Because
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My Thoughts

Until I saw the trailer for the movie, I had no idea THE 5TH WAVE was about aliens, which turned me off a little bit at first. I’m glad I still gave it a chance, though. I enjoyed the story a lot. It was very suspenseful and intriguing. I’m curious about where it goes from here. The series has a lot of potential and I hope I won’t be disappointed when I read the sequels.

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Finding Audrey

Finding AudreyTitle: Finding Audrey
Author: Sophie Kinsella
Genre: Romance, Young Adult
Format: Kindle
Pages: 288
Reason Read: Book Club
Spice Rating: 0.5 / 5
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My Thoughts

Because I suffer from mental illness, particularly anxiety and depression, I really connected with Audrey. I also connected with her in terms of her issues with school and being bullied. I kind of felt like her story was my story. I really liked the sense of hope without the finality this story had. So often books focusing on issues “cure” their characters by the end. If Audrey were real, she’d probably deal with anxiety for the rest of her life. But, with the help of counseling, medication, and her support system, she’d be able to cope and live a good life. I love that FINDING AUDREY showed that instead of curing her.

Still Alice

Still AliceTitle: Still Alice
Author: Lisa Genova
Genre: Contemporary
Format: Paperback
Pages: 427
Reason Read: Book Club
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My Thoughts

I wan’t excited to read STILL ALICE and went into it thinking it was going to be boring. Surprisingly, I quite enjoyed the story. The beginning was a little slow, but once I had read three or so chapters, I just kept reading and finished the book in one sitting. I don’t think any of the books I’ve read this year have made me cry, but this one did. It was such a raw, heart-wrenching story, and I’m glad I decided to read it.

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Burning Glass

Burning GlassTitle: Burning Glass
Author: Kathryn Purdie
Series: Burning Glass #1
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 512
Reason Read: Book Club
Spice Rating: 0.5 / 5
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My Thoughts

I really enjoyed BURNING GLASS for a lot of reasons. I liked the characters and thought they were complex and rich. The world is a fictional world based on imperialistic Russia, which really drew me into the story. It was like a moth to a flame, really. The story also reminded me of THRONE OF GLASS a little bit. I had fun and I look forward to reading the sequels when they’re released.

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Emmy & Oliver

Emmy & OliverTitle: Emmy & Oliver
Author: Robin Benway
Genre: Romance, Young Adult
Format: ARC
Pages: 368
Reason Read: ARC Review
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My Thoughts

EMMY & OLIVER was not only a fun YA romance, but it also tackled some pretty heavy topics. I found myself crying a few times during my read because the emotions were so well done. It definitely added to the overall depth of the story and my enjoyment. I had a hard time putting the book down. This is my first Robin Benway novel and I definitely look forward to reading her other novels.