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  Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney is about a kid named Greg Heffley and his experience growing up and dealing with new things he does not like. This but instead of looking into one major point looks at the awkward moments in his middle school life, and realizing that growing up is not that fun. Most people know about this book series, and they know the plot is not that interesting and sometimes it is kind of messy. But what makes the book so good is how relatable it is even though a times it is exaggerated. In comparison to other books in the series, this one feels more serious, it is not nonstop funny like the second book, and I think this is what they were going for. In this book Greg is dealing with multiple things including pranks, school drama and losing his best friend Rowley for a little, as well as realizing he is not always the good person. I likes how they showed this without making it boring and adding some good jokes and comedy into it. there are time...

  The story begins in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with an 18-year-old named Jule West William, who's casually living alone in Playa Grande Resort, and travels to many places. Is she a normal girl, or is she hiding something or from someone? Genuine Fraud is one of those rare novels that show psychological thrillers that can grab your attention not through jump scares or flashy twists, but through character study and a bold narrative structure. The novel is told in reverse chronological order, which invites the reader to piece together the truth with small pieces just like in a puzzle. The story can be described as very captivating.  Through the novel, there is a lot of tension between identity and performance. This story is even more captivating, as a confident young woman caught in lies, violence, and self-transformation. The main character, Jules, not only hides secrets, but she's also constantly reinventing herself, forcing you to wonder who Jules really is and how she will en...

  Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson I started to read Thomas Erikson’s Surrounded by idiots 3 months ago, and I lost interest quickly, but keep reading. The book starts slowly, even though the way it is broken up and the storytelling is well done, I struggled to find a reason to read it in my free time. I began to see it as homework for class rather than a book I wanted to read. I almost entirely gave up until Mr. Mitchell urged me to share my review after he saw the provocative title. This gave me a reason to keep going, and I’m thankful I did.  The main idea of the book is that everyone can be put into four different personality types, corresponding to the colors red, yellow, green, and blue. I thought that this was oversimplifying human psychology, and thought maybe the author was the real idiot. Then I read the beginning of the book, and it said it was not an all-size-fits-all psychology book. This made me feel like I had to read the rest of the book as an apology,...

  "I'm in Love with the Villainess" by Aonoshimo, Inori, and Hanagata I favor the villainess , better known as I'm in love with the villainess is a compelling yuri that was recently adapted into a popular anime. The plot follows a woman in her 20's (Rei Taylor) being reincarnated into her beloved otome game, transporting her to a fantasy world filled with magic, princes, and the royal academy she's enrolled in. When she was alive, she heavily researched the game to write fanfiction about her favorite character, Claire Francois. Due to her excessive knowledge about the games event and mechanics (as well as the protagonist buff), Rei uses her advantage as a way to keep Claire safe from her early end. The princes she was meant to romance go forgotten, as Rei tries to get closer and closer with Claire (who hates her). Though this series is focused on the evolution of Rei and Claire's relationship from one sided hatred to partners in battle, but it also tackle...

       Esperanza Renace , is a book about Esperanza Ortega who is a wealthy girl in Aguascalientes, Mexico living a happy life with her family. However, things took a bit of a dark turn when unexpectedly her father Sixto, was killed by some bandits on her 13th birthday. The death of her father unexpectedly leads her mother Ramona to get threats from her father's jealous stepbrother. Ramona denies the jealous stepbrothers order of their land that results into their home getting burnt down, and them fleeing to California. There life in California isn't like their life back in Mexico, they face many challenges like discrimination, labor work, and her mother falling ill. Esperanza then slowly learns to value hard work, flexibility, and the importance of community.       I chose this book for my blog post, as this book was my way to escape during some difficult times, and it became one of my favorite novels. Esperanza rising gave me a lot of thoughts a...

I have read Christopher Paul Curtis’s “Bud, Not Buddy” a few times, and each time I notice new details that make me enjoy it even more. The story happens in Michigan during the Great Depression. 10 year old Bud Caldwell is an orphan and the main character. He carries a small suitcase filled with memories of his deceased mother. After an abusive experience with a foster family, Bud chooses to run away and look for a man named Herman E. Calloway. Herman is a musician who Bud believes to be his father. Bud’s trip across Michigan is hard. He goes through homelessness, racism, and hunger. When Bud eventually reaches Herman E. Calloway meets a strict old man who claims he is \ not Bud's dad. After staying with the man they find out that Calloway is not his father, but he is his grandfather. After this Calloway and his band become bud’s new family. “Bud, Not Buddy” is a heartwarming and intense book that can be read quickly. I would recommend others to read this book if they are looking f...