Book Review: Suggested Reading by Dave Connis

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Title: Suggested Reading

Author: Dave Connis

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Age Group: Young Adult





Suggested Reading is about Clara Evans, a seventeen-year-old girl who loves books more than anything. Naturally, she's devastated when she discovers that a lot of her favorite books are considered prohibited media at her school. Determined to fight back, Clara starts an underground library out of her locker. Will she be able to keep it from the strict principal?

When I first found heard about this book, I had this weird feeling that it would be good. And boy, was I right. First, there's no romance. Yep, you read correctly: a YA book without romance! Maybe there's hope for humanity after all. Second, there's a lot of references. I caught slight nods to Disney's Moana, A Series of Unfortunate Events, 1984, and The Hunger Games, which made it a fun read. Despite this book's amazingness, I do have one complaint. One of Clara's favorite books (that I wanted to put on my reading list) turned out to be fictional. Other than that, this is a great book. Eight point seven stars out of ten.

I recommend Suggested Reading to people who enjoy books, anti-censorship, and friendship. This is a great read!

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