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To All The Boys I've Loved Before
by Jenny Han
When Lara Jean has a crush, she writes a letter to the boy about how she feels, seals it, and hides it in box in her closet. She never planned to send any of these letters, but just to use them as a way of coping worth her feelings. But one day, Lara Jean finds that her box of letters is empty, and soon learns that all her letters have been mailed. As these past crushes confront her, she finds that maybe the mailing of these letters wasn't so bad in the end. After all, she gains new friends, and even a boyfriend along the way. But in the end there remains one question: Who mailed the letters in the first place? Overall, I really enjoyed this book. While it could be a bit cheesy, it had an adorable, heart-warming romance which I loved. I also loved Lara jean as a character and her fun, optimistic personality. I feel like she learns and teaches us so many lessons along her complicated journey. In addition, I feel like this book had a really cute plot in general. I would recommend this book to anyone my age, especially those who enjoy a sweet romance.
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The Song Of Achilles
by Madeline Miller
Patroclus is a prince that has been exiled from his homeland. He is seen as a disappointment to many, and of no good use. Just as Patroclus' life slowly starts to crumble, he meets the talented and beautiful Achilles. Achilles, a prince, and son of the sea goddess, Thetis, and King Peleus, is seemingly the opposite of Patroclus. Still, the two find themselves building a deep connection and becoming practically inseparable. After being trained by the legendary centaur, Chriron, in war and medicine, a war begins. The Trojan War. A prophecy promises Achilles fame and success if he fights, but also a certain death. This proposes the question: Would Achilles rather die famous, or live a sad, grief-filled life? And as Achilles chooses fame, the questions only become more difficult to answer. Eventually Achilles will find himself having to make a heart-wrenching decision: Fame or Patroclus himself. Overall, I thought this book had just an okay plot. However, I still enjoyed it because of the beautiful writing and impactful messages. I would go through times in this book when I got a bit bored, but the good writing is what kept me going. I also really liked that this book didn't have a predictable ending (at least for me). Overall, I think this book carries some really powerful messages and beautiful writing. I would recommend this book to anyone because of that.
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