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Two library books I can’t wait to dive into. 

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21 Maggio - "LA VALLE DORATA" di Kat Gordon

21 Maggio - "LA VALLE DORATA" di Kat Gordon Link Amazon https://amzn.to/2HBfINU

Titolo: La valle dorata Autore: Kat Gordon Genere: Contemporaneo Casa Editrice: Mondadori Lunghezza: 345 pagine Prezzo: Ebook €9,99 – Cartaceo €19,00 Data di pubblicazione: 21 Maggio 2019

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Quando Theo Miller e la sua famiglia si stabiliscono a Nairobi, colonia della corona britannica, ad accoglierli trovano una città calda, polverosa e caotica. È il 1925 e il padre di Theo,…

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Two Mini Reviews - edition: coming of age abroad

“Orchid & the Wasp” by Caoilinn Hughes

The protagonist of this novel is the daughter of a patchwork family from Ireland moving to America in an attempt to make money. It was very much a showcase of modern life, all a bit aimless and desperate, with an uncomplicated, nonchalant LGBT plot thrown in. She is a very street smart character that knows how to help herself and does not shy away from lying elaborately to succeed - Slytherins will love her! In a way, with all the pretending that was going on, I was getting some "Catch Me if You Can" vibes from this. Mainly, it was a book about changing and developing, as well as presenting / learning to present an authentic version of yourself rather than a mask. I found the ending a little too perfect and the moral lesson a little to one the nose and obvious, but aside from that, it was a great read.

“Kenia Valley” by Kat Gordon

This novel centers on a young boy who moves to Africa with his family during the time of colonization, as well as returning later in life in the second half of the book. It was mainly a coming of age novel, set in the middle of Africa and among the super-rich who think themselves aloft over everyone else (think "The Great Gatsby" - in terms of the parties they throw, etc). It was very explicitly sexual at times, and there were some unaddressed hints towards our protagonist being bisexual. I found there were some interesting opinions about colonialism, with many of the characters enjoying their rich life, but still being against the exploitation of the Natives. That was unexpected for this kind of narrative and the time it was set in. I liked it for one read, mainly because of the relationship that the siblings shared, the unusual treatment of colonialism, and the growing up out of the shadow of people you look up to / idolize. However, I would probably not read it a second time. Something about teenage-boys' pov is just so unrelatable to me.

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Worthy.

You wonder sometimes. Am I in the mood? Maybe yes. Maybe no.

Either of which are okay.

But if what’s stopping you is the itty-bitty-shitty committee in your mind, tell them to hush.

You are beautiful. Worthy. And you smell just as nature intended.

And if that lingering doubt doesn’t fade, quiet it however you can.

And get on with the joyful, happy act of getting it on.