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I feel like I've been incredibly lucky with the books I've been reading. This was another amazing read in a completely different way.
It's YA and it's heartbreaking. It's emotionally draining. I'm still processing. I'm surprised I haven't heard more about it. Absolutely recommend this. It's not a perfect book, it has left me w/questions-so many questions. I want to know more about what happens next with these characters. I love these characters.

I‘m glad to have the football playoffs as a palate cleanser right now because reading this book earlier put me in a weird headspace. I found the two main characters, Julian and Adam, to be compelling and complex and I‘m rooting for them. The plotting, though, felt a bit uneven, with unresolved threads and some choices (especially about the ending) that I didn‘t agree with. A lot of very upsetting topics which never felt properly resolved.

I picked this up at the kids‘ library and it is heartbreaking, gut wrenching, and sometimes difficult to read. Julian is sweet and loving and damaged by years of abuse and Adam is sweet and funny and the perfect person to show Julian love.

40 pages in to A List of Cages and I‘m really enjoying it! My first YA contemporary of the year! 🥰
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Have you read this one? Or is it on your radar or tbr?

Fiction, Young Adult
2019 11 22
2019 12 12
This book is supposed to make me cry and I wanted to relate or understand. The reviews said it explores the areas of pain in detail.

I have been waiting for ages to get this book from the library and it is finally my turn!

#cage #quotsyjune19

I think I've expected more of this book. Everyone was raving about it and the hype was just so big!
To me it just kind of fell flat.
Might be because I read true crime where these things actually happen and this fictional story just made it a bit to light for me.

This debut is a must-read. Equal parts heartbreak and heart-warming. When senior Adam discovers freshman Julian at his school, their reunion is awkward at first. Something is clearly up with Julian and it‘s Adam‘s persistent kindness that cracks Julian‘s life open. I loved this book and these characters.

“It‘s strange how many ways there are to miss someone. You miss the things they did and who they were, but you also miss who you were to them.” -Julian

Phenomenal from the writing to the characters, to the story, to the pacing. Easily going on my favorites list!

I'm definitely liking this book so far. 🤣

It took me awhile to get into this but once I did my poor heartstrings were given quite a workout. Two former foster brothers are reunited. Adam is popular and kind. Julian is awkward and picked on. As they spend time together Adam realizes that things are not right in Julian‘s life and that he might not be able to fix everything. Parts of this book were brutal to read but the friendships at the heart of this story are lovely.

This was a solid 4/5 stars for me. The climax was a little contrived, but overall, it was wonderfully written with carefully thought out characters. This is Roe's debut novel and her future is as bright as ten thousand stars.

I love seeing everyone's comments when a round of #LMPBC is completed! If this ever stops, @TheBookKeepers is from here on out obligated to continue doing this with me because she's the one that introduced me to this 😂
@hes7 @Johanna414

When Adam lands the best elective ever, serving as an aide to the school psychologist, he thinks he‘s got it made. Then the doctor asks him to track down the troubled freshman who keeps dodging her, and Adam discovers that the boy is the foster brother he hasn‘t seen in five years.
Adam is ecstatic to be reunited and is determined to help him, but his involvement could cost both boys their lives…
Emotional read
#cages #octoberputaspellonyou

Cliff notes thoughts for #lmpbc final book for round 3! Now we have all finished I feel like I can post more lol! I loved Charlie!! Adam‘s mom did not feel believable for me. I agree w/ @kellyann28 the end felt rushed. I would‘ve loved a few more chapters following the aftermath & insight into the secondary characters lives. A “10 years later” type of epilogue would‘ve been epic. Heavy topic, but I loved it! @hes7 @Johanna414 #groupb

My next #lmpbc pick has arrived! All set for my October reads now!! 😍 #GroupB

@Johanna414 @hes7 @kellyann28

I‘m honestly not sure how to rate this... maybe between a pick and so-so? It was very good, but brought out a lot of strong Mom Feelings and I don‘t like feeling sad. #lmpbc @kellyann28 @hes7 @TheBookKeepers

After days & days of rain, this guy and I are determined to get some quality time in #readingoutdoors Even if I get bit by every mosquito in town! I‘ve heard such great things about this one. Can‘t wait to dive in!

Look what came in the mail yesterday! #lmpbc @hes7 @kellyann28 @TheBookKeepers

Aw, this book is a good one. @kellyann28 thanks for picking it!

I meant to get to the post office yesterday, but didn‘t. Sorry @Johanna414 I‘ll have it in the mail today.

#LMPBC

#Booked2018: #SetAtSchool

@hes7 Your book for August is on its way to you! #LMPBC #GroupB

This book was a major page turner and pulled me right in, gave me so many feelings 😢❤️ Go read it! 5/5

This is about a boy who finds his foster brother in a crazy way and is reunited with him. He tries to pick back up where they left off five years ago. A lot of things are the same but he is also keeping some secret as he keeps disappearing in the afternoons. This sounds like a good book!

A difficult but worthwhile read. Trigger warning for abuse of a child; I didn't want to put this one down--a few weak parts in the plot, and not all characters are fully developed, but a satisfying read. 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Hate ricochets, but kindness does too.

This is probably in my top 5 books, I truly love it.
The book follows Adam and Julien. Adam knows Julien from elementary school. When Adam becomes his friend again he see‘s all the things that Julien is going through. This book is truly amazing but so hard to describe. You won‘t be disappointed if you read it.

Also TW for abuse throughout the whole book.

This book was much darker then I was expecting. Graphic depictions of child abuse. This book was much rawer then I would have guessed. But it was well written. A great story about found families.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had high hopes for this story, and was left feeling rather underwhelmed. I didn‘t feel like there was a lot of world building or character development happening, and the plot seemed kind of weak to me. I‘m glad I checked A List of Cages our from the library, rather than spending money to buy my own copy. It wasn‘t “fantastic,” it wasn‘t “terrible,” it was just “okay.”

@TrishB I loved it. Please thank your daughter for her great recommendation. It did hurt my heart a lot, but it was lovely at the same time. I've passed on to my mum to read next.

Today's #dogsoflitsy book model is Ben. He's fifteen, likes cookies and sniffs.

Travelling this weekend, with the tagged book as company. This was a recommendation from @TrishB 's daughter, so I have high expectations 😊 although I am a bit worried I'll end up crying in public...

This is a quick feelsy read that I definitely would recommend. If I had been able to I would‘ve read it in one sitting, I never wanted to put it down.
In my opinion it reminded me of The Fault In Our Stars, so if you liked that feelsy book, then this might be a book for you,though it‘s a different kind of sad. It didn‘t make me cry though, but my chest did hurt quite a few times. #AListOfCages #RobinRoe

OMG. All. The. Feels. I‘m not much of a crier, y‘all, but this book had me weeping on and off like a leaky freaking faucet!!
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I don‘t even know where to begin with this book. It is heartbreaking and inspiring all at the same time. I had to take breaks because my heat ached for the characters. I would highly recommend this book if you‘re looking to go on an emotional rollercoaster.

“Hate ricochets, but kindness does too.” 💓

Starting this book today! I‘ve heard it‘s really good, so hopefully I like it!

5/5. this was really heartbreaking. to the point where i found it hard to read. it‘s very hard to believe that this is robin roe‘s first novel.

been reading this for a couple days 👍👍

8 out of the 11 books I ordered with my bookstore gift cards I received for Christmas! I‘m extremely excited to add these to my ever growing TBR pile!

Need to finish this for book club on Wednesday. #SockSunday brought to you by @Jaberwocky and the #booktoteswap

"Because when you're between two shores and no one can see you, you don't really exist at all."

I'm reading this for the school/community book club that meets next week.

October wrap-up. Overall I would say a pretty great reading month. I also passed my Goodreads challenge goal and finished a good chunk of my audiobook. Not to shabby.

This book just about broke my heart a couple times.😭😭

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1827920062?book_show_action=false&from_rev...

I "mustache" you a question....has anyone else read this? I am looking to start this book soon & was curious on peoples thoughts. Colder weather means the return of Sock Sunday....YIPEE!!