From the Bookshelf of Reading with Namjoon

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jane
Apr 09, 2023 rated it it was amazing
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Honestly, I can't remember when was the last time when I gave a book 5★.

Before I start reading this book, I had seen people say that reading this novel is like growing up with Yunjae. It's true.
His conversations and relationship with Dr. Shim is golden. He is the father-figure in Yunjae's life. But the bond between Gon and Yunjae is what made the book so amazing. I am touched by the way how Gon is finally able to open-up and how Yunjae can find a friend in someone.

— “But why do you have to go s
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bruna
Jul 11, 2023 rated it really liked it
such a fuzzy, warm, light and fast paced read. a little predictable but that doesn't always have to mean its a bad thing because sometimes we really just need to take in the warmth and silliness of teenage friendship. thank you yoongi💓

tw // bullying, animal cruelty
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Evangeline Jones
Mar 22, 2023 rated it it was amazing
First of all, I began to read this book because I saw Namjoon and Yoongi from BTS recommending it and I'm so glad they did. I personally found this story especially compelling and in a different setting, I don’t think it would have the same impact. I love that BTS is recommending books that make commentary on Korean society and overall, I loved the fresh YA/coming-of-age story, which this certainly is. I loved how fast-paced this book is because I find myself not willing to read slower paced boo ...more
Manibo
Mar 25, 2023 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
✦ Moja pierwsza przeczytana książka po polsku <3

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I have read this book in my third language. Books are written in simple language. The story line is neither too fast nor too slow.
I was really freaked out when there were 10 pages left and Yunjae got injured. Just like the translator wrote, I feel like between Yunjae and Gon is something beyond the definition of friendship.
I would recommend this for anyone. 🫶🏻

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Yoooooooo I have just found out that BTS SUGA read this book in the sh
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Ari Ari
Oct 02, 2022 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Nesra
Oct 02, 2022 rated it it was amazing
nani
Nov 05, 2022 marked it as to-read
Lu ୨୧
Nov 07, 2022 marked it as to-read
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Maike
Nov 16, 2022 marked it as to-read
Viviana
Jan 10, 2023 rated it it was amazing
Emilia
May 10, 2025 rated it it was amazing
Ale
Mar 01, 2023 marked it as to-read
isa
May 22, 2023 rated it it was amazing
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rae ✰
Feb 17, 2024 rated it it was amazing
Tammin Williams
Oct 30, 2024 rated it really liked it
lara⁷
Mar 19, 2023 marked it as to-read
madeline
Mar 27, 2023 marked it as to-read
ERA
Nov 16, 2023 rated it it was amazing
Charlotte
May 01, 2023 rated it it was amazing
emmie
May 01, 2023 marked it as to-read
Megan McQuillan
May 23, 2023 rated it it was amazing
mepacworld
Aug 05, 2023 rated it it was amazing
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Farwa
Sep 19, 2023 rated it really liked it
3.5 ⭐
Gabriela Reyes
Jul 25, 2023 rated it it was amazing
kitty
Aug 10, 2023 marked it as to-read
mishie
Dec 12, 2023 marked it as to-read