Hooked on Books discussion

Members Starting the BR: Jackie, Kirsten, Lisa
Challenge: Book Quest Adventures
Book: Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt

Anyone is free to join in this Buddy Read! Happy Reading!

I have started this and am about 1/3 in. After the queer boy horror of Don't Let the Forest In I wanted a strong girl.

It’s pretty melancholy, but I really like June and I enjoy seeing the evolution of her and her family’s attitudes, but oy, the AIDS and the homophobia

Loved the postcards and the whole growing relationship with Toby.

It’s interesting to think about how both Finn and Toby are safe spaces for adolescent desire for June.

I’m also loving all the sister stuff, and how complicated it is. So much love and cruelty.

Oh my! Greta in the forest is so sad! And poor Toby. This book is pretty good.

Why didn’t I choose more happy stuff?

I think the nature of YA is angsty in general. All of them had a bit of it. I'm reading this one starting this weekend

Yes—growing up is hard.

I’m curious to see what you think.

I just started.

I just couldn't get into this one. I've been in a bit of a slump and nothing was good. It's probably just me, so I'm out on this.

65%. This is a sad book. I’m not sure what’s going on with Greta. Toby is such a pitiful character and June’s mother has let her jealousy destroy her relationships. She may be the saddest character of them all.

I finished. It was hard to read in places but I'm glad I read it.

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