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The Way I Used to Be (The Way I Used to Be, #1)
Amber Smith
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Dear Debbie
Freida McFadden
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Flowers in the Attic (Dollanganger, #1)
V.C. Andrews
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Shadow and Bone (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #1)
Leigh Bardugo
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Shadow and Bone (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #1)
Leigh Bardugo
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I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would.
My two issues that prevent it from being a 5-star review are:
the constant use of “cuz” instead of because kind of irks me. I don’t know if this is just Jennette’s style or if it’s intentional in some way, but it’s enough to drag down a .5 star.
This book is very impactful, but I’m not sure if it’s truly unforgettable. One of my favorite books of all time is My Dark Vanessa, and this one kind of felt like the same kind of book, just not as well-written. Don’t get me wrong, Jennette writes beautifully, but it’s less of my style than My Dark Vanessa.
Overall, I enjoyed this and had a couple moments that caused my eyes to widen and wonder what I just read. I enjoy the subtle theme of consumerism, which I found unique. I don’t think I would re-read, but it’s a great debut fictional novel.
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Half His Age
Jennette McCurdy
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The Book Thief
Markus Zusak
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Female Fantasy
Iman Hariri-Kia
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“I’m used to the person I’m dating, or sleeping with, or whatever it is, telling me all the things I ought to know instead of getting to know me. It’s how men, or boys, or both, communicate.”
Jennette McCurdy, did you have to call out my dating history in this one?
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“Some people choose to further their education, I choose perfume.”
I don’t know why, but this took me out. We’ve all been there, spending most of our salary on overpriced stuff at Target.
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I think Waldo is one of the most relatable characters I’ve ever read so far. I’m so impressed by Jennette McCurdy’s writing.
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Half His Age
Jennette McCurdy
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