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This is the story of Rowan, told through letters he has written & sent off with balloons to the sky. He writes about his struggles with school & family, trying to figure out how to be himself when everyone around him expects him to be the same Ellie. Such an emotional, relatable story about middle school social dynamics, the balance between trying to fit in & making true friends. Set in the 90s so plenty of nostalgia for all us younger millennials

This is a dark story about sexual abuse. Kaeleigh & Raeanne are twins from a prominent family. The secrets in this family run deep. The twins are the victims of their parent‘s abuse and neglect. How does a 16 year old girl cope with so much trauma in her life? Ellen Hopkins uses verse powerfully to tell their story. Fast paced and disturbing, this book will stay with you. Check trigger warnings - there are many. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 ❤️📚

I may have just figured out something about this book. 🤔🧐 Will have to keep reading to find out if I‘m right. About 25% in - it‘s dark and gritty, and full of potential triggers, but I love the way the author uses the verse. When the chapters change from one twin‘s perspective to the other, there are matching words on the opposing pages separated from the rest of the verse. So creative. It must have taken so much time and thought. ❤️📚

I didn‘t read this that long ago but already I can‘t remember a single thing about it, so I guess that speaks to its quality. All I remember is there was a weird plotline about somebody with paralysis being healed???? Weird book.

This is a heartbreaking and gorgeous book told by Kit, a half Cherokee, half white girl, a wonderful, sometimes naive, sometimes incredibly astute child. Verble has a quiet, masterful way with this story that does not minimize any of the terrible realities chronicled within it. Full review at https://booknaround.blogspot.com/2023/10/review-stealing-by-margaret-verble.html

A story about
Family. Not broken, but
Completely shattered

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I thought I'd take a break from all the horror/scary stories I've been reading all month, but tbh this was a horror in itself. In a fucked-up-family-omg-I-can't-believe-people-out-there-actually-have-these-experiences-and-survive-then-have-to-cope-and-no-wonder-people-get-addicted-to-shit sorta way. This had my attention.

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A group of boys keeps a scorecard about who touches girls the most. Nobody believes her or really cares. She doesn't want to bother her mom with her issues, so she keeps her thoughts inside. She learns karate, and that becomes her outlet. Illuminates issues of problems in today's world that will probably never go away. The characters are convincing and credible. The story can help talk about things that are hard to talk about.

Teen identical twins-a horrific car wreck- estranged parents-sexual abuse-addiction: just some of the components of this family that, to the outside world, seems normal, successful, prestigious…A dramatic presentation in flowing verse with some surprises.

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Kit Crockett, what a kid! She is incredibly smart, lovable, kind, giving, strong, and oh what a survivor. She is a young Cherokee girl that has lost her mother to TB. Life sends her evil people, the sad thing is they are people who are not supposed to be evil which makes it all the more shocking.