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Reading is an essential life skill not only for an individual's development and life chances but for...

The Battle Hymn of the Tiger Teachers: The Michaela Way
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At Michaela, teachers think differently, overturning many of the ideas that have become orthodoxy in...

Monday's Child
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A little girl is found abandoned on a beach one chilly Monday in October, alone apart from the body...

Acting: Cut the Crap, Cue the Truth: Living the Life and Doing the Job
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This new resource for both budding and existing actors fills a gap in the drama school curriculum by...

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Kristy H (1252 KP) rated Ace of Spades in Books
Jul 22, 2021
This was a very hyped book and while I enjoyed it, it didn't live up to the hype for me. This is a really rare opinion, so please take it with a grain of salt. It got better over time, but I had a hard time getting into it, finding it slow and choppy. The plot seemed disjointed and when the big twists are revealed, they seem off with the earlier pieces of the story. I understood the concept, but couldn't really see how it all related, or believe that it all worked together so seamlessly.
The book certainly is timely and its themes of racism and hatred are strong and well-done. It's terrifying because it's true, so to speak. You'll feel for Chia and Devon, though I found myself wishing I knew more about them and that their stories didn't jump from one place to another. Perhaps taking a step back, seeing the tale as an allegory, helps more, but even then I'm not sure (trying to avoid spoilers).
Overall, this is an interesting story, but it was jumpy and made some crazy leaps at times. 3.5, rounded up to 4 stars here.

WRTS - Woordjes leren
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WRTS is het grootste overhoorplatform van Europa. Met de applicatie van WRTS heb je de mogelijkheid...

Jar of Hearts
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This is the story of three best friends: one who was murdered, one who went to prison, and one...

Out of Place
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When twelve-year-old Cove Bernstein becomes the target of a school-wide bullying campaign, she sets...

A Matcha Made in Hell (Boyfriend Café #1)
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Who would have guessed my high school bully could be such a good boy? Rhett The worst day of my...
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