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Okay, I loved this. I really did - but I have two things that I wish to discuss about this novel. - Did it bother anyone else that Aleisha would be called a librarian with no librarian qualification? I'm a library assistant studying to become a librarian and it bothered me like crazy. - Was anyone else perplexed that they didn't give a reason or follow up why Aidan committed suicide?

Debra T I am a retired professional librarian with a MLS. It did bother me that Aleisha was called a librarian. When Mr. P. used the title, it is completely u…moreI am a retired professional librarian with a MLS. It did bother me that Aleisha was called a librarian. When Mr. P. used the title, it is completely understandable. However, when her boss, Dev, calls her “one of our brilliant librarians,” that was ridiculous. All she did was read and suggest books from a list she found. It was great that she connected with Mr. P., as that is ideal service. However, there is little to suggest that she was able to go beyond the list or provide a similar service to others. Not so brilliant in my opinion. However, she is young and intelligent, so there is potential for growth! (less)

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