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Heaven by Mieko Kawakami

  Paperback Edition   In Heaven , a fourteen-year old boy is tormented for having a lazy eye. Instead of resisting, he chooses to suffer in silence. The only person who understands what he is going through is a female classmate, Kojima, who experiences similar treatment at the hands of her bullies. Providing each other with immeasurable consolation at a time in their lives when they need it most, the two young friends grow closer than ever. But what, ultimately, is the nature of a friendship when your shared bond is terror? Unflinching yet tender, sharply observed, intimate and multi-layered, this simple yet profound novel stands as yet another dazzling testament to Mieko Kawakami’s uncontainable talent. There can be little doubt that it has cemented her reputation as one of the most important young authors at work today.   **** Heaven Author : Mieko Kawakami Published year : 2021 Pages : 167 Language : English Genre : Asian Literature, Coming of Age Age Recommendation : 18

Family of Liars by E. Lockhart

Paperback Edition     A windswept private island off the coast of Massachusetts. A hungry ocean, churning with secrets and sorrow. A fiery, addicted heiress. An irresistible, unpredictable boy. A summer of unforgivable betrayal and terrible mistakes. Welcome back to the Sinclair family. They were always liars.   *** Family of Liars; Prequel of We Were Liars Author : E. Lockhart Published year : 2022 Pages : 298 Language : English Genre : Thriller, Young Adult     Seven years ago, I read  We Were Liars  and got blown away, love it so much then when I saw the prequel lay in the bookstore, I have no choice but to purchase it. The thing about me, is I am OCD-ing when it comes to completing series, though I have a feeling this one will be predictable. We return to the 'noble' Sinclair Family, told from the point of view of Johnny's mother. The Eldest sister of four beautiful blond sisters, back in 1985. Johnny's mother, Carrie is in her teenage year. Still every summer, the