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    Book Review: Draw the Line by Laurent Linn

    Amanda MacGregor, May 19, 2016 | Book Reviews

    Publisher’s description After a hate crime occurs in his small Texas town, Adrian Piper must discover his own power, decide how to use it, and know where to draw the line in this stunning debut novel exquisitely illustrated by the author. Adrian Piper is used to blending into the background. He may be a talented […]

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    Amanda MacGregor, May 18, 2016 | Book Reviews

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    Book Review: Jerkbait by Mia Siegert

    Amanda MacGregor, April 26, 2016 | Book Reviews

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    Amanda MacGregor, June 16, 2015 | Book Reviews

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    Book Review: Anything Could Happen by Will Walton

    Amanda MacGregor, May 26, 2015 | Book Reviews

    In Will Walton’s Anything Could Happen, 15-year-old Tretch realizes he is in love with Matt, his straight best friend, while sitting together in church and hearing the message “hold fast to that which is good.” Tretch isn’t out yet, even though he suspects that Matt, who has two gay dads (and is often assumed to […]

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    Amanda MacGregor, March 17, 2015 | Book Reviews

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