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Lights. Camera. Lies.    Eighteen-year-old Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom’s mysterious disappearance. Sixteen years ago, Rachel Price vanished and young Bel was the only witness, but she has no memory of it. Rachel is gone, long presumed dead, and Bel wishes everyone would just move on.     But the case is dredged up from the past when the Price family agrees to a true crime documentary. Bel can’t wait for filming to end, for life to go back to normal. And then the impossible happens. Rachel Price reappears, and life will never be normal again.   Rachel has an unbelievable story about what happened to her. Unbelievable, because Bel isn’t sure it’s real. If Rachel is lying, then where has she been all this time? And—could she be dangerous? With the cameras still rolling, Bel must uncover the truth about her mother, and find out why Rachel Price really came back from the dead . . .    From world-renowned author Holly Jackson comes a mind-blowing masterpiece about o

Welcome back, everyone! I'm Paige, and today I'm doing a review of "Sheine Lende" by Darcie Little Badger. In the evolving landscape of middle-grade literature, this author is a beacon of innovative storytelling. Her books offer tales filled with magic and mystery but also profoundly explore themes of cultural identity, family, and the importance of heritage- a unique combination that I'm so excited to talk about in this post. So, what is Sheine Lende about? Well, "Elatsoe" was released first, back in 2020, and introduced a 17-year-old Lipan Apache girl named Elatsoe. She has a unique gift inherited from her ancestors- the ability to summon dead creatures. " Sheine Lende," set to release in April 16, 2024, is a prequel about her great-grandmother , who has the same ability. I read Elatsoe in preparation for this post, but you can understand this book even without reading Elatsoe. the heart of shiene lende Shane, Elatsoe's grandmother, emba

Featuring "The Last Dragon King" by Leia Stone, "Age 16" by Rosena Fung, "The Wife You Know" by Chad Zunker, and "Every Silent Thing" by Alan Brenham  Introduction Hello everyone, and welcome back to Pages of Perfiction! Today, I'm doing a quick post: bite-sized book reviews for four books I've recently read.  Let me know in the comments which one of these books are the most appealing to you! "The Last Dragon King" by Leia Stone (Kings of Avalier book one) No. Just no. This YA fantasy left me pacing angrily in my room and venting to my friends. Here's why: Characters: In the beginning, the characters seemed lovable, but as the story continued, the protagonist acted more and more like a pick-me . "I don't like dresses, I'm so unique, I should marry the king because I'm so different" Weird references to wombs every few pages: I have no idea what was up with this, but literally every 3 pages the word &quo

Oh. My. God. Where do I even start? "All the Things We Never Said" is one of the best novels I've read in 2023. No, scratch that. This is one of the best novels I've ever read, period. I'm so excited to be reviewing this book, so instead of fumbling through the intros like I usually do, let's jump right into it!  Just a quick trigger warning first- A few of this book's themes include anxiety and depression. By the end of the novel, the protagonists have undergone a positive character arc and understand that life can be worth living; however, some sensitive readers might want to avoid this book.  Initial Reactions + Summary You've probably already gotten a good idea of my thoughts on this book. It's a unique, refreshing read that made me get really emotional.  Mehreen, a 16-year-old girl, has a voice in the back of her head. This voice tells her that she's not good enough, that she's always going to be left out. Mehreen's barely able to

Realistic Fiction: An underrated genre Hey everyone! Welcome back. I have a question for you: When’s the last time you read a heartwarming realistic fiction? This genre is usually drowned out by other popular themes like fantasy and mystery, so I truly hope this post inspires you to check out this usually underrated genre. To get you started, here are 25 of the greatest realistic fiction reads. What is realistic fiction? Bookriot.com perfectly states, "Realistic fiction can be defined as a genre of writing in which the characters, setting, and events are made up but could be real. The word “fiction” indicates that the story is imagined, while the word “realistic” means it is true-to-life. These stories resemble real life because they reflect real experiences—things people like you and I go through." What realistic fiction book for kids/teens should I read next? Here is a list to help. These titles are in no particular order. This list doesn't imply that I prefer "Th