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Keeping Long Island by Courtney Peppernell

8th June 2018
Keeping Long Island by Courtney Peppernell
- Publisher: Pepper Books, 2017
- Genre: Romance, LGBTQ+
- Format: Ebook
- Page Count: 268 pages
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Wow.

This book deserves so much more attention! I finished it in less than a day and was left feeling very, very loved. It was written in a similar format as The Perks of Being a Wallflower was, as both protagonists dealt with mental health issues by writing letters to strangers, but that is not to say that these books were at all alike in contents.
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Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

11th May 2018
Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows #2) by Leigh Bardugo
- Publisher: Henry Holt & Co., 2016
- Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult
- Format: Ebook
- Page Count: 546 pages
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Even more compelling than Six of Crows, I find myself loving this book. The story was a rollercoaster, unveiling new surprises after every sharp turn. A riveting book indeed.
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey

4th May 2018
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey
- Publisher: Penguin Classics, 2006
- Genre: Classics
- Format: Mass-Market Paperback
- Page Count: 393 pages
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
I never thought I’d enjoy the book this much. Considering it was first published back in 1962 with its historical background, I think One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is thrilling and great in a rebellious way, even if the characters were a bit gender discriminating sometimes.
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The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson

1st May 2018
[Update in 2020: Sanderson might still be homophobic. Please read his works with caution.]

The Hero of Ages (Mistborn #3) by Brandon Sanderson
- Publisher: Tor Books, 2009
- Genre: Fantasy
- Format: Mass-Market Paperback
- Page Count: 724 pages
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
The final book is a big resolution to the whole trilogy, with many questions answered and confusions cleared up. It is a dark yet exciting book. Definitely satisfying.
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Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli

27th April 2018
Leah on the Offbeat (Creekwood #2, Simonverse #3) by Becky Albertalli, read by Shannon Purser
- Publisher: HarperAudio, 2018
- Genre: Young Adult, LGBTQ+
- Format: Audiobook
- Length: 7h 6m (352 pages)
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
I hate when assholes have talent. I want to live in a world where good people rule at everything and shitty people suck at everything.

Okay, I really like this book. It hit home so hard. Also, I am an aching and happy mess hours after finishing the book.
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