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Revisiting the classics: The Phantom of the Opera

Posted on April 9, 2017
by Celeste
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I recently read The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux, and did you know that this is not a romance novel?? I wish someone had told me that, I would have read it years ago! But let me be more clear. The Phantom of the Opera might be considered a romance, if you consider…

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe – Review

Posted on March 17, 2017
by Celeste
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I don't know why this book got so much love. Could it be because we don't see many books with homosexual protagonists? Or is it because of the funny names and the ridiculously long title? Anyway, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz is a coming of age story starring a mexican-american version…

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Caraval Review

Posted on March 10, 2017
by Celeste
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I'm sorry this book was so hyped. Most people I know went into it with super high expectations, and I feel like they didn't really enjoy it because of it. If you haven't been properly introduced yet, let me tell you. Caraval by Stephanie Garber is a YA fantasy novel about two sisters playing a magical carnival…

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I’m Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl – Review

Posted on March 4, 2017
by Celeste
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Here's my I'm Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl review! Keep reading if you like YA rom-coms :) I'm Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl by Gretchen McNeil is a contemporary YA novel about three high school friends that are getting tired of the bullied outcasts position, and try to do something about it. The protagonist, Beatrice (also…

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