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This book is a force of nature. Electric, bold, and beautiful in its many extremes: violence, tenderness, longing, and defiance. This dystopian thriller is rooted in real world issues, which adds another level of urgency and dread to its message. For as bleak as Chain-Gang All-Stars is, it also radiates with compassion; it is a call for love, for understanding, for solidarity. It is a challenge to the systems which have attempted to erase the value of human life. This novel is one of the most haunting, yet most in depth analysis of the issue of American incarceration that readers can experience; and they should: Chain-Gang All-Stars is a must read novel....more
A sharp, somber account of how the most idealistic of lives hold dark truths and resentments beneath the surface. Told from multiple points of view, wA sharp, somber account of how the most idealistic of lives hold dark truths and resentments beneath the surface. Told from multiple points of view, we see how each person is so sure that their version of events is the truth, how their pain is the most important, how it is easier to push aside blame and accountability for what could have been; to cling to the things that were “working,” instead of seeing the warning signs of a life in turmoil. Sarcastic, conversational, and existential, A Wasp at a Funeral is a debut that shows the devastating power of perception and privilege....more
An eye opening novel that is rooted in the real history of Black horsemen and the legendary racehorse Lexington. Sweeping hundreds of years and illumiAn eye opening novel that is rooted in the real history of Black horsemen and the legendary racehorse Lexington. Sweeping hundreds of years and illuminating a cast of characters that have long been overshadowed, Horse is a work of fiction that weaves in real tributes to the legacy of Lexington and his riders, who were so long lost to time and prejudice. The handling of racism and injustice in this novel are delivered in an impactful way, echoing through generations and continents, and showcasing unfortunate parallels even today. This is a novel that is well suited to animal and history lovers alike, and is a valuable read for the true history of Equestrianism in America. ...more
Devotion, aptly named, is a testament to the power of love and loyalty between two souls. It is a song in honor of love, in its all-consuming force, its haunting strength, its formless wonder. Gorgeously written, this flows with emotions that dwell in the very core of our hearts. This novel spoke to the side of me that is deeply sentimental and romantic. May we all have a love that lives beyond what we know to be possible....more
Incredibly heartbreaking and lyrical. This is an important novel to reflect America’s dark history, and elevate long-silenced voices in a haunting andIncredibly heartbreaking and lyrical. This is an important novel to reflect America’s dark history, and elevate long-silenced voices in a haunting and resounding way. The ending was the most impactful part, delivering a message that is equal parts bleak and hopeful, filled with love and resentment, courage and pain. Very powerful and beautiful writing is another essential piece of the Prophets, giving an abstract yet intimate portrayal of the characters, for whom we grieve with every page. A somber call to love ones lost, for justice and anger....more
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