How to Repair a Mechanical Heart
Never understood fandom of any sort, still don't. Baffles me. But this book was a gem. Recommended.
The Sky Is Dead
There is more truth here than anyone who has not worked with homeless youth will ever understand. For that alone it was 5 stars, but it is a great story as well.
Out
Very difficult read and not one I would recommend for younger YA readers. Controversy aside, the book was well written with a few problem areas which I felt could have been delved into a bit deeper, particularly the relationships. At times they felt too shallow and didn't reflect the complexity they could have to round out the story.
I also believe the book would have been better received without the reversal but do NOT find that the author meant either harm or antagonism to the LGBT community.
Definitely for the younger demographic of the LGBTQAI YA reader crowd. Well written (a few mistakes), and filled with teenage angst/worries about looks, acceptance, style, music, and love. Recommended for the teen lgbtq reader.
One Boy's Shadow
5+ Stars Much more than coming of age. This was one of the most touching & beautiful love stories I've read in many years. Highly recommended.
The Book of Paul
Unexpectedly great. Very few horror books surprise me these days. This was the rare exception. Read it some months back and it's already on my must re-read list.
The Lonely War
4.5 Excellent. Took this with me on a recent trip and loved it. The language, the teachings, and the scenery were all quite familiar and made me feel right at home. I think what I enjoyed the most was the inherent sensuality in the writing style.
Highly Recommended
Gentlemen's Game
4.5 recommendedThe writing style will put some off within the first few pages. There are also a few difficult spots that I had to re-read and try to figure out what the author was trying to say, but beyond those, the depth of this story and the sheer beauty (and roughness) of its images & characters will pull you in, if you let them.
