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Summer Reading List By Will Gravlin

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 Top 4 Books/Series To Read This Summer 1 Legend series      This dystopian series by Marie Lu is written in a very interesting way. Each chapter switches between two points of view. The story is told by the two main characters, Day and June. it takes place in a futuristic world where the Western United States has become the Republic.      In "Legend," we meet Day, a wanted criminal who becomes a symbol of resistance against the Republic. June, a prodigy trained by the Republic's elite, is given the task with capturing Day but finds herself questioning the government's motives. As they uncover the truth behind the Republic's actions, they navigate a dangerous political landscape while dealing with their growing feelings for each other.      The sequel, "Prodigy," dives deeper into their relationship as Day and June join forces with the rebel Patriots to overthrow the government. Loyalties are tested, sacrifices are made, and the true extent of the Repub

Favorite Queer Relationship From Books Reviewed on this Blog - Lucas T.

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  I have reviewed many books about queer/homosexual relationships here, and as a final blog post, I want to share my favorite! I will have a short summary for each book, and then explain my thoughts on them. First up, from my first blog, is "Heartstopper" by Alice Oseman. This series of book-turned-to-tv stories has been largely impactful ever since its release. The development of the main relationship between Nick and Charlie is marvelously written, along with other relationships in their growing friend group. Navigating queer identity as a whole is a major theme in this series. As mentioned in the blog about Heartstopper, the overall message is hope that wherever you go, "people will accept you for being you ." Second is "Bloom" by Kevin Panetta and Savanna Ganucheau. It is about the relationship between two very different people: Ari and Hector. Ari is quite troublesome,  wanting to move into the city in a problematic band with his friends, away from hi

Finale by Stephanie Garber

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       "Finale" is the third book in the Caraval series and is an amazing final book to the trilogy. It picks up right where "Legendary," left off, with the protagonist, Scarlett Dragna, inconclusive about what her heart desires amidst the dangerous game of Caraval. The stakes are even higher now as Scarlett, her sister Tella, and their allies continue navigating a world with magic and mystery intertwined. Throughout this mysterious and dangerous world, Scarlett creates new alliances with people, while also meeting previous enemies. All of these new relations cause Scarlett to really wonder who she should consider her friend and who she should consider her enemy.      As a reader, one of the most compelling aspects of "Finale" is its exploration of love and sacrifice. As Scarlett and Tella confront their pasts and explore the possibilities for their futures, they discover a strong inner strength between the two of them and resilience they never knew they p

The Jump review by Bj Allanah

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  The book The Jump written by Brittney Morris is based on the motto 'Influence is power, and power creates change.' The book follows four teens, Jax, Yas, Spider, and Han who are the four cornerstones of Team JERICHO. The team was widely regarded as the best digital scavenger-hunting team in all of Seattle. They each have their own specialty that they bring to the group. Jax is the puzzler, Yas is the parkourist, Spider is the hacker, and Han is the cartographer. Issues arise when they learn that an oil refinery is being built right in their backyard. Their families are at risk of losing their jobs, their communities, and their homes. When the Order, a mysterious organization, hijacks the scavenger-hunting forum and creates its own puzzle, promising a reward of power, Team JERICHO sees it as the chance of a lifetime. If they end up winning the game, they could change their families' fates and save the city they live in.  But with an opposing team hot on their backs, Team J