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Michael Elder melderdesign — For me, this book primarily explored whether or not a network of interpersonal connections is the result of random events or (devine?) fate. The plot is recounted from the perspectives of an Israeli civilian and a Palestinian terrorist. I was intrigued by the theme of choice, particularly as it applies to Fahmi, the terrorist. Caught between a father who argues for peace and higher education and a brother who espouses jihad, Fahmi chooses terrorism. His attacks never advance his cause and never improve his life or the conditions of those around him. Just like in real life.

Florence Institute _ — Memento Nora was exactly what I was hoping for it to be and I’m glad I was able to snag a copy early. The story is told in three different perspectives: Nora’s, Micah’s, and Winter’s. It did get confusing at times, but at the beginning of each chapter, it had the character’s name on the side. I enjoyed Nora’s perspective the most because her life was really interesting with her family drama and such. Actually, the whole world of Memento Nora was interesting to read about. There were lots of terrorist attacks and they would be so traumatizing that people would go to the TFC-the Therapeutic Forgetting Clinic. There, you would take a white pill and forget that anything bad ever happened. Nora goes to the TFC and meets Micah. She decides (with some help from Micah) not to take the pill. After that, she and Micah meet again in the school and thus begins the making of the comic Memento. Oh, there’s also Micah’s best friend Winter who helps out too. I didn’t feel like there was enough of her in the book though. The author had her be a lesbian, but barely showed anything about it. The ending was unexpected to me and it didn’t give me very many answers to my questions. Angie Smibert says she’s working on the sequel though, so I hope they get answered then. Overall, Memento Nora was an exciting book about what could certainly happen in the future. Her characters were bright and her writing was simple. I wouldn’t buy this book hardcover full price though because it is quite small and I didn’t think of it much after it was over. Grade: 3.5 Stars

Chloe Leadbeater _hloe_eadbeater — When a new girl arrives in class, the children are very eager to show her around. The teacher says to "Make her feel at home." But, wonders little Mia, how can the new girl feel at home when she is at school? What does "home" feel like for her? She wants to find out, and makes a new friend in the process. I feel like the outsider kid wandering off and shuffling my feet at the edge of the playground after skimming all the four- and five-star reviews of this book. My three stars make me seem like the odd one out! :-( I do love Phelan's artwork and it is charming here, no doubt. And I appreciate the idea behind the story. But, ultimately, it just didn't do it for me. I felt a bit confused as to why the children were so initially helpful and welcoming and then seemed to shun the new girl without good reason. And I guess I wanted more with the iguana ;-) Anyway, I'm glad I checked out this story from the library won't find a home on my permanent bookshelf.