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THE EXTRAORDINARIES by TJ Klune | ARC Review

22nd April 2020
THE EXTRAORDINARIES (The Extraordinaries #1) by TJ Klune
- Publisher: Tor Teen, 2020
- Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, LGBTQ+
- Format: Ebook (eARC)
- Page Count: 400 pages
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Click on the cover for my review on Goodreads.

When I started reading The Extraordinaries, I did not have any expectations. The opening of the story was a fanfic chapter by Nick, and I did not really appreciate it nor realise Shadow Star and Pyro Storm were real in the book. But as I read on into the main story, it was surprisingly enjoyable and gave me a few laughs. The book was the kind of YA fantasy with queer main characters I needed back in my teens.
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Autoboyography by Christina Lauren

24th September 2018
Autoboyography by Christina Lauren, read by Deacon Lee & Kyle Mason
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio, 2017
- Genre: Young Adult, LGBTQ+
- Format: Audiobook
- Length: 9h 19m (407 pages)
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Autoboyography is a very cute and sweet story between a bisexual high school senior, Tanner, and a Mormon Brother, Sebastian. It is the sort of book that provides hope for readers, especially young and queer ones, but, sadly, does not reflect the real world. The overall story is a dream too good to be true. Maybe that is part of the reason why it was enjoyable: you get things you don’t get out of life. Deacon did a great job at narrating, too, even though he didn’t sound much like a high schooler. He gave this story a calmness that makes it even more soothing to listen to. Also, I finished the book in two days. That is approximately two sittings, which is weirdly fast for me.
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Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

20th July 2018
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
- Publisher: Razorbill, 2007
- Genre: Young Adult
- Format: Ebook
- Page Count: 288 pages
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5)
The moral lesson here is to treat everyone kindly. You never know if any of your actions would create a deep gash in another person’s heart. Also, do what you must. Time never waits.
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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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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

20th April 2018
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (Creekwood #1, Simonverse #1) by Becky Albertalli, read by Michael Crouch
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, 2017
- Genre: Young Adult, LGBTQ+
- Format: Audiobook
- Length: 6h 44m (303 pages)
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
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Blue,
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I figured since I love Stephen Chbosky’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower, this book might be something of the same sort. According to Becky, Stephen’s book was part of her inspiration.
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