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Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert

4/25/2019

Suzette ("Little") and her step-brother Lionel ("Lion") have always had a close relationship, but this changes when Suzette is sent away to boarding school after Lionel is diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Now home for summer, Suzette hopes to get past the awkwardness and rekindle their closeness, but this proves difficult when her brother starts to spiral out of control and asks Suzette to keep a dangerous secret.
To further complicate matters, Suzette and Lionel appear to be falling for the same girl -- and wait! -- Suzette also has feelings for her long-time friend, Emil (which is a little confusing for her).
Suzette wants to be a loyal sister and regain Lionel's trust, but she has to decide if doing what's best for him is worth the possibility of damaging their relationship forever.

Grades 9-12

I liked the diversity of characters in this story, the blended family, and the LA setting. I especially appreciated the way in which this books deals honestly and realistically with the topics of mental health, sexuality, and family.

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Satellite by Nick Lake

4/23/2019

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Leo and his best friends Libra and Orion (twins) have spent their entire lives aboard Moon 2, a space station orbiting the Earth. Living in space, Leo has never done so many things that most of us take for granted -- he's never tasted ice cream or had a pet; never gone to high school or been to a concert; never felt rain or the warmth of a wood fire.
As Leo and the twins turn sixteen, the doctors say they are strong enough to leave their zero gravity home and visit Earth for the first time.
Leo is excited to meet the grandfather he's never known and to try so many new things. However, life on Earth turns out to be harder, more complicated, and more dangerous than Leo could ever have imagined. In fact, his body, so used to outer space, may not be cut out to survive life on Earth -- but what can Leo do?

Grades 8-12

If you liked The Martian by Andy Weir or you've ever dreamed about being an astronaut, then check out Satellite by Nick Lake.

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