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I'm currently reading two books that are closely related with things (outside of reading) that I love: the NBA and Marvel πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Shot Clock by @justinwritesya and Caron Butler (ARC) is a middle-grade novel all about heart, hope, and of course lots of great basketball πŸ€ This has been the perfect book to read while I watch the NBA conference finals β›ΉπŸΎ
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It's really great to discover books that relate to my other interests because it just makes me feel so comforted and happy! 🀍 Now I need more books about superheroes and basketball πŸ˜‰
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A few that I love a little extra:
πŸƒ Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
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I lost my cool (in the best way) when @what_eats_owls announced the release date for Painted Devils, the gorgeous sequel to Little Thieves! πŸ₯€ It's going to be torturous waiting a whole year, but I know it'll also be totally worth it! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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πŸ’„ The No-Show by Beth O'Leary (this author is usually a winner for me and her latest release didn't disappoint)
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πŸ“ž Dial A for Aunties (series) by Jesse Q Sutanto
πŸ‰ Six Crimson Cranes (duology) by Elizabeth Lim
🀍 The Kiss Quotient (series) by Helen Hoang
πŸ—Ό Tokyo Ever After (series) by Emiko Jean
🦊 Wicked Fox (duology) by Kat Cho
πŸ‘‘ Three Dark Crowns (series) by Kendare Blake
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πŸ› The Atlas Six
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✨ The Kindred
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Books, Reviews · May 18, 2022

Book Review: All Fired Up by Dylan Newton

A huge thank-you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced reader copy of All Fired Up by Dylan Newton.

All Fired Up is the perfect combo of second-chance romance, the guy falls first, and a whole lot of adorable opposites attract vibes!

Last year, I was introduced to Dylan Newton’s writing when I received a fun goodie box from Forever (an imprint of Grand Central Publishing) that included How Sweet It Is. This book quickly became one of my favorite contemporary romances and I found myself raving about it all autumn long! I even shared a review of it here on my blog. The cast was so lovable and I was super excited when I reached the end of the book and it mentioned that some of my favorite supporting characters would be getting their own story next!

Naturally, the moment that All Fired Up was added to NetGalley, I put in my request, and you can imagine my delight when I was approved to read this book early! It was quickly bumped up to my priority TBR and I took my time just savoring the story over the course of a week. This is longer than it typically takes for me to read a book, but I really was just enjoying my time with the characters rather than flying through it. I don’t think my smile ever left my face as I read! It was just so freaking cute. I even got the chance to chat with the author a little bit about how much I loved it, which was so much fun!

This adorable companion novel was released on May 17, 2022, and is definitely one you’ll want to add to your TBR. Keep reading to find out just why I loved it so much.


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My honest review of All Fired Up by Dylan Newton.

Synopsis:

After one wild night together, two complete opposites plan to stay firmly in the friend zone, but life has other plans in this delightful romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez.

As a successful book publicist, Imani Lewis works night and day to promote her authors.  It’s her dream job, but she’s become a total workaholic. So when her grandmother invites her to stay for the summer as she recovers from surgery, Imani happily agrees. But being back in the same small town as her one-night stand may not be quite the relaxing break she envisioned… 

Zander Matthews wakes up every day determined to enjoy the present because he knows from his time in the Marines that tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. But he’s never gotten over the beautiful woman who blew through town a year ago, then disappeared. And he doesn’t want to be hurt again. So they agree to a deal: he’ll help Imani fix up her grandmother’s house as long as they stay firmly in the friend zone.

Whether it’s repairing tiles in his ceramics studio, dodging nosy neighbors, or soothing the most obnoxious parrot ever, Zander never fails to make Imani laugh. And soon their friendly banter is turning ever flirtier. But since Imani’s stay is temporary and Zander can’t be tied to anything beyond the most tenuous plans, will she be able to handle it when things get all fired up?

Content Warnings: (major) Fire/Fire injury, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Injury/injury detail, (moderate) Blood and Grief, (minor) War.

I’m still getting little tingles of excitement when I think about how much I love Zander and Imani and this absolutely adorable book!

When these two characters were introduced in How Sweet It Is, I immediately found myself feeling desperate to know what their story would look like. Their flirty banter was too cute and I just had this feeling that they could become total couple goals! I’m proud to announce that I was absolutely right.

Imani reminded me so much of myself that it was slightly uncomfortable at times. She’s a list-maker, rule-follower, and planner – ready to tackle anything that comes her way, as long as it’s in her schedule. Zander is the opposite of her in just about everything. He’s impulsive, a bit reckless, and prefers a good adventure to the idea of stability. They are the epitome of “opposites attract!”

One of the things that stood out to me in this book was just how much character development there was, and it wasn’t just Imani or just Zander, but it really took both of them working on themselves and learning how to overcome their setbacks to lead better lives – together and as individuals. This showed what it’s really like to be dedicated to having a healthy relationship because without sacrifice and the willingness to learn, you’ll get nowhere. But if you’re willing to put in the effort to work on yourself, it will only lead to a better partnership.

I absolutely love a dual POV when it comes to romance books because it’s so much fun to see what actually leads the characters to one another. Zander’s POV was probably my favorite because he’s totally smitten with Imani from the get-go, but he has to take a step back and allow her to take the reins. His inward struggle to avoid coming on too strong is really precious and yet, he’s willing to do anything it takes to make sure she knows he’s there for her.

I was incredibly happy that Drake and Kate were such a huge part of this book! I absolutely loved How Sweet It Is and was so thrilled to find out what their life looked like and how it played into Zander and Imani’s story. There were also a few new faces to join the old ones, like Imani’s hilariously adorable Gigi and her very crass parrot (who made me laugh out loud more than once). While reading, it’s hard to separate this town and cast from reality because they truly just feel like an extension of my own life. They’re so lovable!

Oh, OH, and how can I forget the HOT AIR BALLOON! Oh.My.Gosh. This entire plot point from beginning to end was absolutely fantastic. Charming, creative, educational, terrifying, adventurous, and SPICY would be just a few words I could use to describe the chain of events in those couple of chapters. That alone makes it all worth reading (if I hadn’t already convinced you).

Okay, it’s obvious I could rave about All Fired Up all day long so I’ll end here, but seriously, you won’t want to miss this one!


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  1. Wendy says

    April 15, 2022 at 9:54 AM

    This is a book I’m sure I’ll enjoy. I love a good second chance romance. Terrific review!

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  2. readandreviewit says

    April 15, 2022 at 12:31 PM

    Fab review! This sounds absolutely amazing – I love that it’s got opposites attract, the guy falls first AND second chance romance, those are all some of my favourite things! Zander and Imani sound super cute too, their relationship sounds super healthy and your descriptions of their personalities kind of reminded me of my boyfriend and I too. It’s super cool you got to discuss it with the author too! Thank you so much for sharing, adding this one to my tbr x

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  3. Charlotte says

    April 15, 2022 at 1:58 PM

    This book sounds just like something that I would enjoy. I can’t wait to read it. Thank you for sharing this great book review.

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  4. Her Digital Coffee says

    April 15, 2022 at 2:04 PM

    I really like the sound of this book. I’d like to check out Newton’s How Sweet It Is too. Thank you for including the trigger warnings. Great review, I’m excited to add these to my list!

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  5. Jaya Avendel says

    April 15, 2022 at 4:18 PM

    How cute this book sounds! I love that the characters both grow noticeably, and that the changes are of their own combined determination to do better than what they started out with. Romantic comedy with funny banter always makes a book a joy to read. πŸ™‚

    My only curiosity is, after all the raving, why only four stars?

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      April 15, 2022 at 8:43 PM

      It probably wouldn’t be a bad idea for me to keep my rating system somewhere on my blog, eh? Truthfully, I gave the book 4.5 stars, but there’s not a half-star emoji, so I rounded down. However, for future reference, this is what my rating system looks like:

      Five stars: OH MY GOSH THIS BOOK IS PHENOMENAL EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ IT RIGHT AWAY!!!
      Four stars: This book was really good and I’d read it again!
      Three stars: I didn’t love this book but I also didn’t dislike this book. It was average and that’s about it.
      Two stars: This definitely wasn’t my cup of tea and I wouldn’t read it again.
      One star: I literally hated this book and I definitely don’t recommend it.

      And then I add in half stars as I see fit. I wouldn’t add this to my favorites of all time, and I still prefer the first book in this series more (which did get a full five stars), but this was great in its own way and fully deserves the four stars! I’m also extremely picky with rating romance because they’re more relatable. So it’s emotion-based as well as writing and story-based.

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  6. Penny says

    April 16, 2022 at 5:00 PM

    Lovely review, Stephanie! I love character development in novels! This sounds like an interesting read. Thank you so much for sharing. x Penny / http://www.whatdidshetype.com

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  7. Eri says

    April 17, 2022 at 6:55 AM

    This was a wonderful review. I always enjoy reading romantic comedies so I think it would be a pleasant read. I will definitely check it out. Thank you!

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  8. Lover of Romance says

    April 17, 2022 at 10:49 PM

    I just love the unrequited love trope where the hero falls for, (I just read a book like that one as well) and it just works so well, I love a devoted hero. And I do love it when we see an author really focus on both parties and the mutual growth and seeing representation of a healthy relationship.

    Lovely review!

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  9. Lizzie says

    April 18, 2022 at 11:19 AM

    Aww this book sounds super cute!! It sounds like such a feel good story. I think that character development is really important in any book and I love that the author focused on both characters rather than just one.

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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  10. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    April 20, 2022 at 1:55 PM

    This book sounds so cute!! I absolutely love flirty banter and the guy falls first kind of stories! Definitely need to check this out when it releases!

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    May 18, 2022 at 2:14 PM

    This sounds so cute!!

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    May 19, 2022 at 3:03 PM

    Oo now that this is out I definitely need to check it out!!

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    May 19, 2022 at 3:08 PM

    OH I haven’t heard of this book! I need to check it out! I always love your recs!

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Do you read books related to your interests? πŸ“– Do you read books related to your interests? πŸ“–
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I'm currently reading two books that are closely related with things (outside of reading) that I love: the NBA and Marvel πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Shot Clock by @justinwritesya and Caron Butler (ARC) is a middle-grade novel all about heart, hope, and of course lots of great basketball πŸ€ This has been the perfect book to read while I watch the NBA conference finals β›ΉπŸΎ
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We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story by @simuliu has been absolutely phenomenal 😍 I've been a huge fan of Simu for quite some time and learning more about his family, his life, and how he became Shang-Chi has been really incredible πŸ’₯ Plus, he narrates the audiobook 🎧
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It's really great to discover books that relate to my other interests because it just makes me feel so comforted and happy! 🀍 Now I need more books about superheroes and basketball πŸ˜‰
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Are either of these books on your TBR? πŸ“š 
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What was the last book that made you really emotio What was the last book that made you really emotional? 🀣😀😭😍
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This could be any kind of emotion, really - from excessive joy or laughter to anger or sadness - I'm just a huge fan of books that make me FEEL 🀎
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I was recently sent an ARC of Love Times Infinity by @lanewriteswords and it sent me on a total rollercoaster of emotions 🎒 It was an absolutely incredible book and I can't wait for everyone to read it! πŸ“– SWIPE to see my full review ✍🏼
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Is this upcoming book on your TBR yet? 🀍
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What are your very favorite duologies? ✌🏼 β € What are your very favorite duologies? ✌🏼
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I didn't even know duologies were a thing until I joined bookstagram, but over the past couple of years, I've discovered several favorites (so many that I actually wrote a whole blog post about them) 🀎
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A few that I love a little extra:
πŸƒ Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
πŸ¦‹ Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
πŸ‘‘ A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A Brown
βš“οΈ All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace
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And a couple with upcoming sequels I'm anticipating:
🐺 The Wilderwood by Hannah Whitten
🦒 Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
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Have you read any of these? πŸ“š
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What was the last book-related news that made your What was the last book-related news that made your day? πŸ“–
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I lost my cool (in the best way) when @what_eats_owls announced the release date for Painted Devils, the gorgeous sequel to Little Thieves! πŸ₯€ It's going to be torturous waiting a whole year, but I know it'll also be totally worth it! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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I also can't count the number of times I've watched the trailer for First Kill - the upcoming Netflix show based on @veschwab's short story in Vampires Never Get Old: Tales with Fresh Bite πŸ§›πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ It's been quite some time since I was this excited for a vampire show 🩸
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And in YA romance news, I'm geeking out over the cover and title reveal for @dilemmalord's next book! 🀍 It sounds like it'll be the perfect way to kick off 2023 (yes, yes I am thinking that far ahead and pondering which Taylor Swift song to pair with the release) πŸ™ˆ
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Are you excited about any of these bits of bookish news? πŸ“°
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Do you DNF books? πŸ™…πŸ»β€β™€οΈ
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This has been such a controversial topic for so long and I've personally struggled with it A LOT πŸ™ˆ For years, I refused to quit reading a book unless the subject matter was too triggering or frightening for me to handle 🫣 I would even go so far as to read entire series that I literally didn't like, just to see if the books got any better and changed my mind 🧠
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HOWEVER... this recently changed for me! πŸ™€ This month, I chose to put down four books that weren't serving me - and it was so insanely freeing! 🍾 I felt like a weight was lifted off me, not forcing myself to read things I wasn't into - and while I still might give some books the benefit of the doubt and finish them (some of my favorite books of all time started off with me feeling very so-so about them)... I will no longer be struggling my way through series I'm not enjoying or novels that make me feel uneasy πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 
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Have you ever almost DNF'd a book that you wound up loving? 🀎 Which was it? πŸ“– 
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What was the last hyped book you read that actuall What was the last hyped book you read that actually did live up to the hype? πŸ’₯
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I'm all about underrated books and try to recommend my faves on a regular basis because I think that they deserve just as much love as the hyped books 🀎 BUT I also enjoy reading my fair share of hyped books (even if they don't always live up to the hype) πŸ™ˆ
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The last few books I read that 100% lived up to the hype were:
🐐 Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez (this book made me feel so seen it was unreal. I wept several times)
πŸͺ· Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer (I was so thrilled with how much I enjoyed this fantasy)
πŸ’„ The No-Show by Beth O'Leary (this author is usually a winner for me and her latest release didn't disappoint)
πŸ› The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake (I was unsure for the first 3rd of the book but it wound up being a 5-star read by the end!)
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Are any of these hyped books on your TBR? πŸ“š 
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Which fictional books would you recommend reading Which fictional books would you recommend reading for AAPI Heritage Month? πŸ“š
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It has literally *always* been of utmost importance to me to read books written by - and about - people that aren't just like me (a cis, white, American woman) πŸ“– It's so important to continue expanding my little world! 🌎
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Here are some of the fictional books I would recommend in a heartbeat to read this month:
πŸ“ž Dial A for Aunties (series) by Jesse Q Sutanto
πŸ‰ Six Crimson Cranes (duology) by Elizabeth Lim
🀍 The Kiss Quotient (series) by Helen Hoang
πŸ—Ό Tokyo Ever After (series) by Emiko Jean
🦊 Wicked Fox (duology) by Kat Cho
πŸ‘‘ Three Dark Crowns (series) by Kendare Blake
πŸ”₯ The Rise of Kyoshi (duology) by F.C. Yee
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Have you read any of these phenomenal books? β˜•οΈ
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What was the last book you purchased for yourself What was the last book you purchased for yourself or got from the library? πŸ“–
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As you all know very well, I'm not the type of person to purchase books unless I've read them first (my exception being sequels to books I own or authors who never let me down) πŸ™ˆ That being said, I'm pretty picky about which books I DO spend my money on πŸ’³
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I recently did a bit of a haul on #IndependentBookstoreDay to get my hands on some of my favorite books from the past year and I can't wait to have them in my hands soon! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ Below is the list of titles I ordered from my favorite indie shops:
πŸ› The Atlas Six
πŸ‘» Gallant
✨ The Kindred
πŸ“± The Boyfriend Project
πŸ’› Life's Too Short
🎈 All Fired Up (pre-order, since I loved the arc)
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Have you read any of these or are any of them on your TBR? πŸ“š
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What was the last underrated book you read that yo What was the last underrated book you read that you want everyone else to read? πŸ—£
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Okay, SO, this book isn't actually out in the world yet πŸ™ˆ BUT since I haven't seen too much about it on bookstagram, I figured it's my job to help screech about how fantastic it is! πŸ“’
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While the gorgeous cover was certainly what drew me in (this has now landed in my top 3 fave covers of all time 😍), the story was absolutely BRILLIANT and I think everyone needs to add it to their July TBR! πŸ“š You're definitely going to want to get your hands on this masterpiece 🀍
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Swipe πŸ‘‰πŸΌ to see my full review of The Wonderland Trials πŸƒ and tell me which upcoming FANTASY release you're excited to read this summer β˜€οΈ
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What are your favorite fictional books with mental What are your favorite fictional books with mental health rep? πŸ“š
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Did you know that May is Mental Health Month? πŸ’š As someone who has battled with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder for a great deal of my life, well written mental health rep in books is so important to me! πŸ“– It's always so encouraging to pick up a novel and feel truly seen while turning the pages πŸ‘€
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A few books that have really stood out to me because of their mental health rep are:
β€’ The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (this book quite literally changed my life and it's still one that I turn to whenever I'm struggling)
β€’ The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab
β€’ A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A Brown
β€’ The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman (this is another comfort book for me because I've never found another character quite as much like me as Nina)
β€’ Amelia Unabridged by Ashley Schumacher
β€’ Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
β€’ The Sound of Stars by Alechia Dow
β€’ This Might Get Awkward by Kara McDowell (this author knows how to write about anxiety in a way that's more relatable than I've seen in nearly any other book)
β€’ It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini (this book got me through high school - in more ways than one)
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Have you read any of these wonderful, healing books? β˜•οΈ
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