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Glasgow Boys
'Glasgow Boys' is the story of two boys, Banjo and Finlay as they traverse through their life in the city of Glasgow. On the one hand I enjoyed the complexity and layers that all the characters had. The relationship that Banjo and Finlay had was very unique and I don't read many books with characters like them. However, on the other hand, I must admit that the writing felt a little unversed.

Frankie

King of Nothing
While this book was definitely an improvement from Nathanael Lessore's previous book, Steady for this, it still did not please me. I laughed at nothing, the characters annoyed me, and while reading the book, I was just counting down the pages waiting for it to end. By no means is it a bad book, it just wasn't for me.

Frankie

The Things We Leave Behind
The Things We Leave Behind is an utterly evocative book depicting the story of Clem, a refugee from an authoritarian government causing unrest in London. This dystopian novel highlights relevant topics like racism, extremism and xenophobia through simplistic yet emotional prose. Clem, turning 15, is constantly reminded of her traumatic past along her journey across the length and breadth of the country. Furniss maintains a sense of uncertainty and fear throughout the narrative and lets the reader unfurl the beautifully crafted plot. You will almost definitely feel related and empathetic to the raw experiences of the characters and the fragility of memories and family.

Ayaansh