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Let the record show that this book was a gift from my Secret Santa, so I’m going to have an open mind. Maybe it’ll be the greatest book I’ve read this year??

It makes me laugh to remember that I thought I’d finish the whole book in a year 😅

So annoyed with Kiva. I don’t understand why she feels so friggin loyal to her family that abandoned her for 10 years and then treated her terribly upon reuniting. ALL THE EVIDENCE shows that Jaren is kind, selfless, loyal, and smart. I’m struggling to get into book two because Kiva’s naive and unfounded loyalty to her family is ridiculous and unbelievable.

This book is a real crowd pleaser for the 1st and 2nd graders! I have to edit a few words as I read and it’s totally worth to see the kid’s reactions to the shenanigans.