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Stand Alone
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Kitty Marie
Aug 14, 2019 rated it it was amazing
I have a lot to say about this book so I’m splitting it off into two sections.

Here is a short version of my review.

This book is worth reading. It’s well-written and a cut above the typical YA, very much living up to the hype. I really liked Starr and could relate to some aspects of her experiences. Her family was fun to read about and vividly realized. This book takes some complicated, often ignored or misconstrued subject matter and builds an enthralling and touching story around it that foster
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Windy Kahler
Jan 25, 2019 rated it it was amazing
A poignant and relevant must-read.
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Jun 10, 2018 rated it it was amazing
I enjoyed this book. The plot had a lot of depth and felt more "real" than a recent book that I read that covered similar subject matter. Thomas gets her point across well, while making sure to clarify that she does not think all members of a specific group are "the bad guy". The characters were easily likable and I'm glad that the love interest didn't turn out to be a douchebag. This story is highly relevant to what is going on in America today. ...more
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