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Amy’s Rebellion (Gemstone Massacre Book 1) by Julia Goldhirsh – Review by Emily Beehler

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58476991-amy-s-rebellion” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Amy’s Rebellion” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1625294858l/58476991._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58476991-amy-s-rebellion”>Amy’s Rebellion</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19412635.Julia_Goldhirsh”>Julia Goldhirsh</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5530726119″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Amys rebellion brings in a character that does not adhere to old societal norms and brings in this idea that the main heroine can be anything that ‘they’ want to be. Amy leads the reader on a Dark Fantasy that incorporates themes that seemed to be inspired by King Arthur and Merlin’s story. Right from the first page the reader is introduced to the idea that Amy is no naive Jane/John Doe, and has had to fight their way forward in Society. In Amy’s rebellion there is romance, adventure and mystery with a modern look to it.
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Destiny of Light (Quirk of Destiny Book 3) by Catherine Greenall – Review by Emily Beehler

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50722653-destiny-of-light” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Destiny of Light (Quirk of Destiny, #3)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1601379148l/50722653._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50722653-destiny-of-light”>Destiny of Light</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4044828.Catherine_Greenall”>Catherine Greenall</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5453747172″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
In the third and final installment of the Quirk of Destiny Trilogy the reader is immediately clued in on the protagonist, Calum, potentially loosing someone he loves dearly. Not just Calum, but the rest of the world loosing someone they love due to these environmental anomalies. This is a multiple point-of-view read as well, which did busy up the read a bit for me. Overall I enjoyed the concepts and themes that the author incorporated; the elite with their power, genetically modified foods to control the population, and what happens to humans when the world is ending.
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Destiny of Light (Quirk of Destiny Book 3) by Catherine Greenall – Review by Emily Beehler

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50722653-destiny-of-light” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Destiny of Light (Quirk of Destiny, #3)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1601379148l/50722653._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50722653-destiny-of-light”>Destiny of Light</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4044828.Catherine_Greenall”>Catherine Greenall</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5453747172″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
In the third and final installment of the Quirk of Destiny Trilogy the reader is immediately clued in on the protagonist, Calum, potentially loosing someone he loves dearly. Not just Calum, but the rest of the world loosing someone they love due to these environmental anomalies. This is a multiple point-of-view read as well, which did busy up the read a bit for me. Overall I enjoyed the concepts and themes that the author incorporated; the elite with their power, genetically modified foods to control the population, and what happens to humans when the world is ending.
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The Exchange by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Emily Beehler

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75554457-the-exchange” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Exchange: A Novel” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1672780965l/75554457._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75554457-the-exchange”>The Exchange: A Novel</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20556790.Nadija_Mujagic”>Nadija Mujagic</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5385545117″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I enjoyed the book, but at times the pacing of the story was a little slow. This is a quick read if you aren’t looking for longer book and need something for a car ride or traveling. Samantha the main character is a struggling actress that is looking for her big break. However, as is the world, she is in need of money which then leads to title of this book ‘The Exchange’. The ending was a bit of a twist, and worth the read!
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Delicious Death (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Emily Beehler

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61328651-delicious-death” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Delicious Death (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1655738309l/61328651._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61328651-delicious-death”>Delicious Death</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19182817.Byrd_Nash”>Byrd Nash</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5276883517″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This book was very enjoyable to read. It is what I would describe as a Cozy Paranormal. Even with this book being cozy paranormal for me, it also included that bit of a mystery with Elinor Chalamet trying to discover the mystery of a widow and her long-since-deceased husband. I also quite enjoyed the banter and budding romance between Elinor and the Duke. Something that made me like this book almost instantly was the main character herself; Elinor. Elinor is who sees these ghosts, and I was immediately drawn to her wit and independent nature. I also enjoyed the relationship between her and Dr. Charlotte. They are two peas-in-a-pod with how Elinor is a Medium, and Charlotte is Mortician. The prose are nicely done as well, had awesome dialogue, and is not a intense read. I was able to finish this in two days. Highly recommend if you are looking for a light, witty, and humorous read about the after life ,with an independent female main character in the 1800s of a London-like- society.
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Revenge Never Rests (Tallie Brown Suspense Book 2) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Emily Beehler

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62243803-revenge-never-rests” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Revenge Never Rests” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1662317630l/62243803._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62243803-revenge-never-rests”>Revenge Never Rests</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1743696.Laurie_L_C_Lewis”>Laurie L.C. Lewis</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5173645575″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Tallie’s story from page 1. Right away the story dives into explaining what events transpired in the previous book of the series, that then tie-in-to the continuation of her story. Tallie is in obvious turmoil in the beginning of the story after making her pivotal discovery from the previous book. There is this struggle for Tallie in the beginning, leading her to want to avoid these feelings and situation all together. Through out this story the reader gets to see how Tallie deals with these emotions, all the while trying to uncover where these missing people have gone. This is a suspenseful and well-paced story that I would recommend!
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I Love You Today (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Emily Beehler

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62846845-i-love-you-today” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”I Love You Today (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1664720848l/62846845._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62846845-i-love-you-today”>I Love You Today</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21857451.Julie_Navickas”>Julie Navickas</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5134079906″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This book was a nice light romance read, and the characters had great character growth. In the beginning we are introduced to Austin and then to Casey. This book was the first time I was introduced to these characters, even though this is the second book in the series. I thought the story between Austin and Casey were a very cute couple that had to learn to grow together. They also had to learn how to manage life with out Mavis, as this person both impacted the two in differing ways.
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The Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire – Review by Emily Beehler

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62590974-the-serpent-awakens” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Serpent Awakens” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1663174991l/62590974._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62590974-the-serpent-awakens”>The Serpent Awakens</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14551692.Luna_Saint_Claire”>Luna Saint Claire</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5072385597″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This story is a unique read in how it chooses to take an antagonist from the previous book in the series (the sleeping serpent) and giving him his ‘redeeming’ arc. In this book it is clearly conveyed the struggles that Nico has had, and how they made him who he is and why he makes the choices that he does. What makes this story even better is the spiritual aspects, and how important the journey of doing , as the age old adage goes, “talking the talk, and walking the walk.” I feel like this fits Nico as well because he really is all talk at the beginning of the story, but through out the reader really gets to see the growth and humility he gains.
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Burn (Elemental Warriors Book 1) by Joanna Morgan – Review by Emily Beehler

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62027096-burn” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Burn (Elemental Warriors, #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1660962382l/62027096._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62027096-burn”>Burn</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22374517.Joanna_Morgan”>Joanna Morgan</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5016873807″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Burn is a novel that brings in new ideas and concepts in the paranormal realm as there are Elementals that– you guessed it– have control over certain elements. The plot was set up well, something to note is that at times the story gets a bit saturated with its wording which can cause it to drag. There is plenty of romance and steamy scenes in this book if that is what you are looking for. I really did enjoy reading about Brooke and Levi’s relationship, and how it evolved and grew.
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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Emily Beehler

The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a thrilling thriller! This is a book with lots of unique twist and turns. If you like a read that will keep you on your toes and wondering what’s going to happen next in this book, this is the read for you. The story begins with Angie celebrating a night out with her friends, that quickly turns deadly on her way back home. Angie is the only one to survive the attack on her and her friends. However, the murderer isn’t finished killing. Not until Angie finds her way into an early grave along with her friends.

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Emily Beehler

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons

The synopsis of this book was intriguing which is why it summoned me to read it. The book does start slowly, but of course that is to give the reader time to understand the world building and the intent of the author. Personally, I enjoyed this book! The protagonist Campbell “Cam” is a delight to read as we can connect with him on a human-to-human basis. He finds himself in world now that is plagued by well a plague. A new virus spread globally that is killing people faster than the nations can fight it. This forces Cam to learn how to live in a world where society is changing in a post-apocalyptic world. Since society is crumbling, he is chosen to live in a utopia of sorts that hasn’t been touched by the virus and its effects on the world. He is joined by other people who were selected based on not only their merits, but what value they can bring to this budding society of people who were chosen to leave Mainland and Mainland society. What I like about this book was again how human the author made Cam. He is given these choices and lessons, that do affect those around him and can have both good and bad consequences. The reader also gets to read about complex love with Campbell and his lovers. This read is also a good blend of post-apocalypse, fantasy, and romance as is intertwines the three. Overall this is a great read.

Human Hearts (Draco Sang Trilogy Book 3) by Mary Beesley – Review by Emily Beehler

Human Hearts (Draco Sang #3)Human Hearts by Mary Beesley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Human Hearts is the third book in the Draco Sang series. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the conclusion of the characters in this series. A particulate favorite of mine is the story arch of Jade. She is this villainess that is waring with heart and her duty. Jade, like the rest of the characters, have had to figure out how to manage or control their beasts that they obtain in their teenage years. This series and this novel is a great story and metaphor for humans and how we sometimes have a beast that we must overcome and understand. I recommend this series if you like fantasy!

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Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Emily Beehler

Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1).Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1). by Carsen Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Our main protagonist Grace has had to grow in very poor conditions all her live. She had to survive the streets, the mental tole of growing up at a young age and taking responsibility for her ill mother and younger sister. For as long as she’s been alive, she’s known struggle and poverty. She found strength in these conditions through learning how to fight at a gym that her father introduced her too. This is a great story that show cases how hard-work, perseverance, and believing can help a person change their circumstances. I highly recommend this read!

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The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Emily Beehler

The Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twistsThe Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twists by Tom Swyers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book took me on a ride. In the very beginning of the book, we are met with our main character Josie. She is a mother that has fled to an old family cabin from her abusive spouse along with her two children –Tracy and Jack. Josie is doing her best to keep her kids safe and out of harms way. This is made difficult however when ex-husband Eddie has found them and is determined to destroy what Josie is trying to build for her family. To make things more complicated, Josie stumbles upon a dead body when she is on a walk. This then leads her down a rabbit whole of investigations and conspiracies. What made this book especially interesting to me is that it was set during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the book clearly portrays this with how prevalent the virus is in the story of this novel. I recommend this book for anybody that would like to see fiction at work during very relevant and recent world events.

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Emily Beehler

Weep, Woman, WeepWeep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5
This is an amazing read, that one can finish fairly quickly. The writing style is well done, and once I got into the story, I could not put it down till I was finished. It’s a thought provoking read that makes the reader consider generational trauma, and what it means to take charge of one’s own happiness. The main protagonist is Mercy, and we fallow her narrative about her time as a young girl and into adulthood. She explains to the reader who La Llorona is, why it’s dangerous for the women in town to get to close to the river, and why she collects her own tears in jars. This book is a great read all through out the year, but I imagine this is the type of book is an even better read while on vacation or on a nice summer or spring day. Overall, I recommend this book to those that would like a light read and gets them thinking.

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A Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis – Review By Emily Beehler

A Spider in the GardenA Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It’s a light read that has very intriguing aspects. The story follows Aranha who is a webmaker, or an immortal that can shift into a spider. Her collection of abilities as a webmaker are interesting and fun to read about such as her webbing and how she can collect memories. Aranha meetsthe handsome Dag who is an interesting creature himself; a vampire that can tolerate the sun. The two embark on a quest to discover what secrets lye within the vampire and werewolf system, and see how they can help or stop whatever they may be plotting. Overall, this is a nice read, that moves along quite quickly. I recommend this story for anyone that like’s low-fantasy as it takes place in the modern world, so there is not much world building needed apart from the types of species introduced and their governing system. This book also deals with growth and development as Aranha is discovering things about herself that she hadn’t known prior to meeting Dag.

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Nite Fire: Chain Reaction by C. L. Schneider – Review by Emily Beehler

Chain Reaction (Nite Fire #2)Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chain Reaction hits a new point in the Nite Fire series for Dhalia. In thin book Dhalia is faced with the fact that her power is evolving, and with it so will she. She is back at it with Detective Creed in solving murder cases, all the while still making sure to keep the detective off the trail of finding that supernatural creatures are real. We see just how corrupt the species have become from Dhalia’s home realm, and what measures they are willing to take in order to take and maintain power. There are many secrets revealed, which leave both the reader and Dhalia with questions. Another phenomenal book in the Nite Fire series.

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Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by Emily Beehler

Flash Point (Nite Fire, #1)Flash Point by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In Flash point the reader is introduced to Dhalia Nite, a lyrriken (dragon hybrid) that fled from her home realm, whose been living amongst human for close to a century. We fallow Dhalia on an investigation of murders caused by those like her, where simultaneously she is trying to understand why her kind is murdering, and brutally so, all the while making sure to cover up any notions that these murders could be supernatural. This becomes hard as she is joined in this investigation by Detective Creed, who to Dhalia’s detriment, wants nothing less than the truth even if is supernatural. What I enjoyed about this book was the powers that Dhalia has, and how she is able to feel and see into a persons perspective, which does come in handy when trying to solve a murder case. This book is a unique storytelling, with AMAZING world building, and complex characters. Flash point is only the beginning to an intriguing world of dragon hybrids, and Dhalia Nites story.

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Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors by C. L. Schneider – Review by Emily Beehler

Smoke & Mirrors (Nite Fire #3)Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW, WOW, WOW. Absolutely love this series!
In the third installment of the Nite Fire, Dhalia Nite is facing new threats that have forced her to reconcile with her past and face old and new enemies. Along the way Dhalia uncovers secrets from her past that will leave a lasting impact on her, and the continuation of the series. The romance in this book picks up a new level in this book, at least for me anyway (hello chapter 33). Beyond the romance, we see Dhalia grow into her evolve and see just how powerful she may be. This is a fun and intriguing read that I highly recommend digging into!

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Thief of Magic (Shadowed Minds Book 1) by Bree Moore – Review by Emily Beehler

Thief of Magic (Shadowed Minds, #1)Thief of Magic by Bree Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love this book! It is a fast-paced read that keeps you turning the page. In the book the main protagonists are Lee and Adam or “Finn”. Lee is one of the people on earth that got magical abilities after a magical solar flare affected both earth and the population. Lee’s specific ability causes her to become weak and sick the longer she uses them. The adverse effects are compared to a cancer that is slowly killing her. Her actual magic ability consists of ‘surfing’ magical lay lines causing her to travel somewhere in an instant. She can also go into a different world or energy field on earth that can make her disappear from sight. Adam is a detective trying to figure a way to reverse magic in people to bring more stability back to earth. To do this he needs a specific type of magic, a person who is a Limnel which is exactly what Lee is. Adam goes undercover within a thief crew that Lee is in, to capture her. I quite enjoyed that dynamic between Adam and Lee, and the growth between the two. Along the way are many twists and turns that many readers will enjoy! I highly recommend this read.

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Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan BOOK 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Emily Beehler

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #1)Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a 4/5 stars. It’s a good story that centers around Paisley and Caspian. Caspian is a wealthy businessman who is due to inherit more wealth and become CEO at his uncle’s company as his uncle is dealing with heart failure. However, there is a caveat to inherit all of this—Caspian must be married for 365 days. Paisley is a struggling artist who has had to persevere through the struggles of poverty. Her mother was recently in a life-threatening accident resulting in a prolonged hospital stay, causing medical bills to pile up. It is during a visit to see her mother, that Paisley runs into (literally) Caspian. Seeing each other sparks old memories between the two as they briefly knew each other from the past. This leads to a solution for Caspian. Make Paisley his wife for the year! And of course, Paisley agrees to it as Caspian is going to pay her to be his wife. So the journey begins! This story is very Hot and Steamy from the first sentence, so beware, this book should be read by mature audiences only. This book is a great late night read and will be hard to put down!

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The Last Danann (Titanian Chronicles, Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Emily Beehler

The Last Danann: Titanian Chronicles 2The Last Danann: Titanian Chronicles 2 by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW! This story gripped me from the beginning. The Last Dunann is a story that is part of the Titanian chronicles which focuses on two lovers; Kailen and Talaith.. This book has well written out world building, and the author does well in explaining the many different supernatural’s that are in this book. I thought the book flowed very well and could tell that the author had a specific story she wanted to get across to her audience through Kailen and Talaith. Speaking of the characters, I enjoyed the love story between the two. Kailen who is the Last Dunann experienced great loss which affected him as the years went by. He felt as love could never be reached by him, and he came to accept this ideology. However, Talaith, a powerful sorceress with very rare magic, sees Kailen and immediately understands that he is hers, and that she will change his mind about love and that he is capable of it. I thoroughly enjoyed the concept of this book and can’t wait to continuing reading Ms. Saccenti’s work!

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Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Emily Beehler

Dating the It GuyDating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this book we have the main protagonist, Emme. Her journey is one that young adults can closely relate to, as she is navigating new relationships, learning how to cope with significant life changes, and understanding how to better herself.
This book is an easy read, where one can understand clearly what the author is trying to portray to her audience. The significance of this book is in how it shows young adults very real-life changes, especially with how Emme’s grandparents affected her development in the book. Emme had to experience what having a new relationship was like, along with understanding what this entailed. Her relationship with— “the it Guy”—Brendon caused her to reflect on her life and how she was going to deal with it. What is commendable about this story is the way the author showed how other characters beside Emme were having struggles on the home front. I thought it was well thought out book overall, that young adults can enjoy.

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