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Name : Dawn Z.
Occupation : Librarian

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Book Club Recommended
Dramatic, Interesting, Insightful
Stunning, heartbreaking tale

The Light Between Oceans tugs at the heart and won\\\'t let go. Tom and Isabel, isolated lighthouse caretakers discover their limits and what they will do to find happiness in this heartbreaking tale.

Beautiful Music for Ugly Children by Kirstin Cronn-Mills
 
Unconvincing, Informative
Great idea, but difficult to believe

Rather than stand up and cheer for this YA coming-of-age protagonist, I really just wanted to ground this girl-on-the-outside, boy-on-the-inside. So many opportunities were presented to this teen that could have opened new doors or help ease the stress of not being accepted. But instead of focusing on positive outlets (getting your own radio show, working at a record store, entering a DJ competition! -- who gets these opportunities?), Elizabeth/Gabe chose to focus on negative or immature actions. The main character read more like a spoiled tween than a senior in high school. Alternative suggested titles: If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan (GLTBQ issues) or This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales (Music).

Far Far Away by Tom McNeal
 
Book Club Recommended
Dark, Life Changing, Beautiful
Two box of Kleenex

This story chewed me up and spit me out. Haven't cried over a book this much since The Fault in Our Stars. Beautiful, haunting and a must read.

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