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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Aristotle and Dante, #1)

Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Start date: April 1, 2014

Finish date: April 30, 2014

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Dec 08, 2013 Brigid ✩ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: realistic-fiction, romance, young-adult, favorites, yes-yes-yes

I'm just fangirling so hard over this book because OMGGGGG it's just so sweet and awesome and I loved it so much. A;LSDKJFLSDJF.

Full review coming eventually! ...more

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Aug 02, 2016 Stephanie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

ARI AND DANTE YOU CAN HAVE ALL THE STARS IN THE WORLD.

Okay - Now that I'm not in the middle of crying in public while finishing this book, here is my review:

This book is everything. I did not expect to be so connected and feel so much during this book. I don't think I have ever read a book that has made me feel to the extent this book did. The characters are complicated, complex, relatable, and so real. What I really loved about this book is that it was never "in your face," rather told a story ...more

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Oct 27, 2013 Jenny rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, favorites-2014

4.5 stars. The writing was BEAUTIFUL in this book!

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Mar 17, 2014 Heidi rated it really liked it

Shelves: ya-that-rocks, romance-that-doesn-t-make-you-puke

4.5 stars. What a wonderful read. I fell in love with both of these boys and their families. The words just seemed to flow together as well as the story. I am so glad Brigid recommended this book. I don't think anyone can go wrong giving this one a try. I listened to this on audiobook and the narrator was excellent IMO. ...more

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Jan 31, 2015 Renuka rated it it was amazing

Shelves: young-adult, romance, e-book, contemporary, to-review, fav-couples, genre-challenge-2015, lgbtqa

I can't believe I waited so long to read that. It was funny, melancholy, and uplifting at the same time. Ari and Dante are two characters that will be impossible to forget. Review to come. ...more

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Dec 30, 2012 Meg Galbreath rated it it was amazing

A wonderful quick read for questioning boys (and girls too, maybe). This is the first book I've read in a long time in one day, cover to cover. I'm very glad the awards committees gave it the attention it is due. ...more

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