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Season 2 (on Wattpad)

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Our protagonists find themselves in a parallel reality! A 1950s sitcom! Can they escape? Or will they surrender to the script? In the last season, Uraraka escaped the script and found out the cold hard truth. Now, how will she deal with it? If you don't read Season 1, you won't understand this one as much as people who did! Will you completely understand the plot? No promises.

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Fantasy

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Reader’s Response: (A) While reading Crown of Feathers I couldn't help but to be reminded of a toxic person from my life. Val's treatment of Veronyka made my stomach turn. Dealing with manipulative people really takes its toll. (C Through the eyes of some of the characters I saw that it takes courage to stand up for what is right. These characters had to overcome their own barriers to do what was right, I always like to think I'd do the right thing but I've never thought of my own barriers. (G) I loved how some chapter contained letters, a story, or a piece of lore about the world the characters lived in, I felt like this made it easier for me to slip into the characters world. Each chapter even started with a qoute that added more to the lore of the world. These little details enhanced the world building. Many of the characters were so loveable, I'm thankful for the shifts in POV since it let me get to know these characters better. This story was a very enjoyable read and I cannot wait to devour the other books in the series.

Justification: This book is a fun read and I feel that youth would enjoy it. The world building is done well, all the little stories of the past interwoven with the main story helped to give a better sense of the world. The concept is interesting, and the characters are likeable. The story has a web comic on Webtoon which I feel would help get readers interested in reading the full text. This book was a nominee for the "Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award for Northern Lights" in 2021.

Conclusion: This book is an enjoyable read. The world building is done well, and the characters are easy to like. I really like the idea behind the plot, as an animal lover I would love to live in a world where I could communicate through my pets mind. I definitely recommend this book, and am excited to read the rest of the series.

Reference: Preto, N.P. (2019). Crown of feathers. Simon Pulse.

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Printz Winner/Honor

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Reader’s Response: (A) One thing that perked my interest while reading Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me was that one of the side characters plays D&D. I love D&D! I also couldn't help but to feel a connection to the main character Freddy, I remember my first high school love and how crushed I was when he moved away. (B) Unlike Freddy though my relationship wasn't so toxic. I constantly felt bad for Freddy as she clearly wanted a monogamous, committed relationship with Laura Dean. Each time she crawled back to Laura Dean I cringed a little, but could understand how difficult it was for her break the cycle. Although, I found it difficult to forgive Freddy for ignoring her friends and their needs. (D) I loved how the book showcased how difficult it can be to end a toxic relationship. As bad as a relationship can get it can be so easy for someone to fall into familiar patterns, and just ride out the unpleasant parts. You have to see the relationship for what it is and want to make the changes yourself, it takes courage.

Justification: This book shows a lot of diversity. The main character is half-asian, and some of the side characters are also POC. Many of the background characters are also POC. This book is #ownvoices. This book also tackles serious issues that are of interest to youth, such as relationships. Since this book is a graphic novel it can interest reluctant readers and help those who are not skilled at reading decipher the text.

Conclusion: This book was paced well. The plot was something that can easily be relevant to young readers. The artwork was beautiful and fit the story well. I would love to read more by this author.

Reference: Tamaki, M. (2019). Laura Dean keeps breaking up with me (R. Valero-O'Connell, Ilus). First Second

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Poetry

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Reader’s Response: (A) My uncle was always talking about how we should have our own garden. He said that his family had one when he was a kid. Whenever the characters in Your Heart, My Sky mentioned their own secret gardens I couldn't help but to think of my uncle. (C ) This text opened my eyes to a world and time that was unfamiliar. It forced me to see a world of hunger through the eyes of two young teens and their dog. I don't know much of Cuba's history, and I feel like this text filled in some of the blanks. It was difficult to hear about all the oppressive rules and lack of food that the families faced. (G) I liked how the text was told from multiple points of view, the young boy, the young girl, and a dog. Although, the parts with the dog were a bit confusing. I wouldn't mind reading after text by this author.

Justification: I feel that this book is important because it can open our eyes to a world that is unfamiliar to us. It highlights a dark time in Cuba's history, which can make us aware of issues that have occurred. I feel that this text can also help us to develop empathy for others. This text is also #ownvoices. This text is also short, only 224 pages, which might be more suiting to a reluctant reader.

Conclusion: This book provides a powerful read that highlights a dark time in Cuba's history. Seeing the story unfold through the eyes of two young teens helps youth to make a stronger connection to the characters and story. The book is short and well written, each poem helps us to understand the characters and situations a little better. This book could be a great tie in to a history lesson.

Reference: Engle, M. (2021). Your heart, my sky. Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

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Horror

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Reader’s Response: (A) Manga has always been one of my favorite forms of literature. This format will always have a special place in my heart. The world from The Girl from the Other Side is fascinating and I want to know more about it. (F) The characters were interesting and likable, especially Shiva. As this is only the first volume I did not get a chance to learn very much about Shiva, but I learned enough to make me curious about her and her world. I have so many questions and am looking forward to reading the other books in the series. (G) The artwork fit the story well, it had a spooky yet mystical vibe to it. Often times it felt like I was looking at some kind of old times fairy tale. The pacing was also done well, it never felt too rushed or slow.

Justification: I chose to add a Manga to my list of reads because it is important to have some diversity in format. There are many teens who enjoy Manga, and would be excited to see this book on the shelf. The pictures can help those who struggle with reading or those who are ESL students to understand the story. Each volume is also relatively short which would be considered a positive aspect for reluctant readers. This story also shows that although two people appear to be different they can get along just fine.

Conclusion: This story is a fun and quick read. The artwork is beautiful and the style fits well with the story. Graphic novels are a great choice for reluctant readers and those that struggle to read, as the pictures can help them to follow along with the text. The plot is very interesting, and the pacing is done well.

Reference: Nagar. (2016). The girl from the other side: Vol 1. (A. Beck, Teams). Seven Seas. (Original work published 2015).

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Mystery/Suspense

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Reader’s Response: (A) I love mystery books, they have always been one of my favorite genres. From the first chapter I knew I would enjoy One Of Us Is Lying. I immediately felt a superficial connection to Bronwyn but only because I was one of those kids in high school obsessed with good grades and climbing the ranks. It also helped that she was a Latina. (F) The text was very entertaining, I kept finding myself souring for clues and playing Detective. Throughout the story I kept a profile of each character in my head. (G) I loved that each character got a chance to tell the story from their POV as it helped me to understand each character a little better. Each characters personality could be seem in the writing, which I thought was amazing as there were multiple characters to juggle.

Justification: This book is an enjoyable read, and very entertaining. The author does a great job of making each character come alive through the text. This book has also received various awards and nominations, including being a nominee for the "Good Choice Awards for Young Adult Fiction" in 2017 and a YALSA "Best Fiction Book" nominee. The text is a short read, thus making it something reluctant readers may be interested in reading. In fact, this book is a YALSA "Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers." It also has a "binge worthy" feel to it, I found it difficult to put down as I wanted the mystery to unravel.

Conclusion: I have always been a fan of locked room mysteries, and this one was definitely fun to read. The text was well written, and each time POV switched the characters were easily reflected in the writing. The author did a great job at making the character's personalities shine through, making them feel real. Other than the murder the teens face worries that are easy for other teens to relate to.

Reference: McManus, K.M. (2017). One of us is lying. Delacorte Press.

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Religious Theme

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