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February 19, 2021

Review: Let's Get Back to the Party by Zak Salih

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Let's Get Back to the Party by Zak Salih
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: February 2021

Sebastian and Oscar were friends when they were in elementary school. When Oscar moved away, Sebastian wasn't sure if he would ever see him again. But they did see each other again when they were in college and then again now, at a wedding, Sebastian is a plus one for his friend Dani. Sebastian believes this may be the time when he will be able to fulfill his thoughts about Oscar. Will they be able to build a friendship again and maybe something more?

Thank you to Algonquin Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this title.

This book moved slowly for me. It switches back and forth between Sebastian and Oscar narrating the book. They are both deeply hurt men, who are trying to find their way in the changing world. A world that looks like it is becoming more accepting of the LGBTQ+ community when a tragic incident happens.

Each of these men is dealing with their own demons as it concerns their homosexuality. Both of them are sad even though Oscar probably wouldn't admit it. The story follows these two as they go through a year of changes that change them as well.

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November 25, 2019

Review: Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Published: May 2018

Claudia and Monday have been friends forever. You never see one without the other. When Claudia returns from spending the summer with her grandmother, she looks forward to hooking back up with Monday to see how her summer was. But Monday is no where to be found. She doesn't even show up for school, the first week or the first month. No one but Claudia seems to care that Monday is no longer around. Where is Monday and why won't anyone tell Claudia.?

I have heard so many mixed emotions about this book I had to read/listen to it for myself. Usually I just listen to books during my commute to and from work, but I found myself wanting to listen whenever I could.

What would you do, if you couldn't find your best friend and no one seemed to care? You asked teachers, her family, friends, but no one could tell you where she could possibly be. It drove Claudia absolutely crazy with worry trying to figure out what was going on. The story takes you back and forth from when Monday was around through the time when she wasn't. Claudia has to remember herself all the things that happened in the past to find her friend.

This book will leave you with your mind swirling at the end. Highly recommended.

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