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Smokescreen (Sukey Reynolds, #9)
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10.0 (1 Ratings)
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I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I thought these book was great! I really enjoyed Sukey and her friendship with Vicky.

The description of the bloviatibg Jennifer in the beginning was really great stuff.

The mystery was pretty solid with a twist that you would have to be paying pretty close attention to get.

I really loved this book!
  
 Booksmart (2019)
Booksmart (2019)
2019 | Comedy
Booksmart is fun and funny, though not as funny as it thinks it is, and has a strong friendship at its core. It takes a while for the film to find its feet and it’s not until Amy and Molly are in full party-hunting-mode that it figures out what it wants to be. The soundtrack is pretty killer though.

Full Review: https://jumpcutonline.co.uk/review-booksmart-2019/
  
King Falls AM
King Falls AM
Comedy
9
6.3 (3 Ratings)
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There are moments I wished for more of an actual radio talk show. (0 more)
King Falls AM is an excellent podcast. It has humor, suspense, horror and a bunch of other stuff in between. The friendship between the two main characters feels genuine and helps keep the audience glued to their seat. I dont want to give any more away. Go give it a listen. I doubt you'll regret it.
  
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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Rock in Books

Jan 6, 2021  
Rock
Rock
Anyta Sunday | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
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4.5 stars.

This starts with Cooper, at age 13, finding out that his parents are divorcing and that his dad has had another "family" on the go for the last five years. He's asked to go spend time at his dad's every weekend to get to know his new family and he meet's Jace, his dad's girlfriends son. They initially dislike each other but as they begin to know each other it turns into a deep friendship. And as they get older, the friendship turns into more.

I honestly had no idea what to expect with this and I read a few reviews on Goodreads and figured that this was going to put me through an emotional wringer. Boy, it did. I think because we see it all happen. From the tender ages of 13 and 14, to 23/24. We see it all grow; the friendship and the hope for more, the love for Lila and their now extended family. How much it hurts them both when they're apart. It's so beautifully written. So beautifully thought out. I really enjoyed this.

It's hard to right a detailed review without giving loads of things away that happen and affect this story but if you love MM Romances then this should definitely not be missed.

I feel like I have to mention Ernie. Ha! He's a legend in my eyes by the end. And Lila. *sigh* I cried like a baby for a while.
  
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Ruby in the Dust
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10.0 (1 Ratings)
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What a wonderful, heart-warming and realistic (in the best way) book! It takes place in Maidenhead, UK and some of the descriptions just of that had me sniggering to myself.

This is a romance book, a self-help book, full of humour, situations, trials and tribulations and friendship. And don't forget tea or coffee with cake! This book will make you laugh and will also make you cry. There was one bit (that I won't ruin) that came as a shock to me and what followed had me snuffling into my tissues. The very human characters in this book face their inner (and sometimes outer) demons and do it with the love and friendship of others and their own strengths that they don't even realise that they have.

Wonderful writing, with a twist, that completely drew me in. Made me laugh, made me cry and gave me more than a few good self-help quotes.
  
Since You've Been Gone
Since You've Been Gone
Morgan Matson | 2014 | Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult (YA)
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8.4 (11 Ratings)
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In a well ordered universe I wouldn't be left with so many questions! I loved this book,it's a story about friendship and finding out who you really are when your not in someone elses shadow. No matter how much you love and admire that person. As someone with social anxiety, I found Emily to be very relatable, and much braver than I if I had been handed this list.This book took me back to being a teenager and some of the summers I had, (none as eventful as this story!) A story of friendship and romance! My only little niggle is I want to know if she mends things with Dawn and Collins and if Gideon finds his perfect girl ( I have a rather large soft spot for him) In truth I wanted Emily to fall in love with him instead because he seemed so sweet, but I can't have everything!
  
While at camp for gifted kids Nic meets Battle. They both like guys but fall for each other. Is love worth losing friendship

This was a cute book about trying to figure out who you are and the pitfalls along the way. This can be especially hard for gay kids since society tells you it is wrong. Throughout this book all the characters grew and changed. It was typical teenage drama with a gay twist.
  
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Erika (17788 KP) rated My Best Friend's Exorcism in Books

Feb 11, 2019 (Updated Feb 11, 2019)  
My Best Friend's Exorcism
My Best Friend's Exorcism
Grady Hendrix | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry, Horror
9
9.0 (10 Ratings)
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WHY was Gretchen possessed in the first place? (0 more)
Overall, I loved this book. I loved the nostalgia, and the friendship between the two main characters. The book was sufficiently creepy (the tapeworm thing has stuck with me for DAYS), and entertaining.
BUT, the reason I cannot give it a 10 is simply because the book never explains why Gretchen was initially possessed. What did she do to invite the demon in? It was slightly disappointing.
  
Faking Friends
Faking Friends
Jane Fallon | 2018 | Humor & Comedy, Romance
10
7.3 (3 Ratings)
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I really loved this book. It had me hooked from the start, it was funny, realistic and had the right amount of revenge in it.
The characters are really well fleshed out and you really route for Amy and Kat & Greg. I don't want to give any spoilers but I love the overall message about what friendship actually is and I highly recommend this book!
I'll be looking for other novels Jane Fallon has written :)
  
Light It Up: A Peter Ash Novel
Light It Up: A Peter Ash Novel
Nick Petrie | 2018 | Crime, Thriller
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
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Petrie and Ash did it again! This book was full of action, the way Peter Ash novels usually are, but also gave us glimpses of Peter’s lighter, more playful side and how you change and adapt when there is someone important in your life. I love that the dynamic friendship between Peter and Lewis continues to grow and unfold as does Peter’s relationship with June. This thriller was excellent and un-put-downable.