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I read tiktok's most popular books — can booktok be trusted *no spoilers*

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[ad] get the Karma shopping assistant: https://shop.karmanow.com/jackedwards today we're testing out the most frequently recommended books on booktok (aka the most WHOLESOME niche on tiktok). let's see if these books are more D'Amelio or D'AmeliNO... my second channel: 📚 jack in the books: /watch/wsv3SjNvAUhv3 books mentioned: 📕 we were liars: https://amzn.to/34cD2gy 📙 they both die at the end: https://amzn.to/3fiiGJr 📒 the midnight library: https://amzn.to/3yGNxqL 📗 song of achilles: https://amzn.to/3uftax4 📘 red, white & royal blue: https://amzn.to/3vdNRuP social media: 📕 instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackbenedwards 📙 tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ jackbenedwards 📒 twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jackbenedwards 📗 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/jackbenedwards 📘 goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20013214.Jack_Edwards fun projects: 📖 I wrote a book! https://amzn.to/31meIaN 📝 I have a stationery brand! https://inkoutsidethebox.co.uk/ want to send me something? 📍 Jack Edwards, PO Box 77486, London, NW1W 6BA 💻 jackedwards@sixteenth.co (just .co!) FAQs: 😭 what happened to your intro? it got copyrighted :///// 🤠 how old are you? i don’t know about you, but i’m feeling 22 📆 when is your birthday? 18th october 1998 (libra) 🎓 where did you go to university? i studied english at durham! 🔎 where do you live? camden, london (uk) 💼 what is your job? research assistant in the publishing industry 🎥 what do you film with? lumix gh5 + canon g7x 👾 what do you use to edit? final cut pro 📫 how do I contact you? jackedwards@sixteenth.co or social media! sub count: 📊 563,210 thanks very much for watching, don't forget to subscribe, and give the video a thumbs up if you enjoyed!!

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    @letsfly9111183 years ago The joke about booktok is that they saybooks" and then mention popular books. 19209
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    @domino68663 years ago " we were liars" was supposed to be just a lemonade summer book. Did not expect to bawl my eyes out at the beach at 11 am. 8701
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    @kokazon65223 years ago The song of achilles is just a work of art. The writing is beautiful. The characters are amazing. The ending is fantastic. It is my favorite stand-alone of all time. So amazing. 6603
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    @penguinstudios293 years ago I feel like the reason that they both die at the end focussed on rufus and mateo is to encourage readers of a similar age to live their lives to the fullest. . ...Expand 3251
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    @tiarosings78763 years ago This book will rip your heart into tiny pieces and you will enjoy every damn second of it. Facts. 992
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    @Abhi-wl5yt2 years ago I did not expect to bawl my eyes out when i read ' the song of achilles' it was really an experience. 668
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    @rosem92213 years ago If this is the song of achilles, i wanna join the choir-
    honestly, ive never related to anything more in life than this.
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    @faizafatima85933 years ago As someone who had fallen in love with greek and roman mythology through rick riordan when i was young, song of achilles was an absolute delight. We always . ...Expand 906
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    @chimakiso3 years ago I' ve read a lot of books throughout the years and the song of achilles is the only book that has left an deep, lasting impact on my life. No book has . ...Expand 1142
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    @looptheloopy3 years ago The midnight library has a special place in my heart. As someone who was going through something very similar, from ending things right down to what happened to volts, it wasn' t triggering as much as it was cathartic. 466
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    @christinesvault94403 years ago timestamp;
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    @aleksi11513 years ago The song of achilles was hella good. I read the part when patroclus talked about his memories of achilles to thetis, and it made me realise how important . ...Expand 267
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    @arundhatimisra58923 years ago ' the only person more productive than matt haig is taylor swift' ahh i died, i honestly had to pause the video and give it a thumbs up. Impeccable. 3157
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    @ellie72003 years ago Dude, the song of achilles made me cry like a baby. Honestly, when i finished it i was bawling my eyes out so hard that my fiance had to comfort me lmao. 168
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    @kav45873 years ago I clicked on just to hear your review of the song of achilles, because that book was perfect in every way possible. Its the retelling of, dare i say, the . ...Expand 140
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    @xxIheartskittlezxx2 years ago Im one of the people who loves the midnight library. I agree the ending is predictable and cliche but i love following noras journey to finding her life purpose! Its also one of my fave tropes ever. 27
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    @pipermckoon86373 years ago I read they both die at the end at a manic pace. I thought the story was told perfectly. Just the right amount of drama that didnt seem too far fetched f . ...Expand 224
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    @cameronblack78222 years ago I read we were liars while sitting on the stairs of my grandmothers house. By the end of it, i had tears and snot running down my face and my grandmother . ...Expand 38
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    @kaaylas45693 years ago Him: " if this is the song of achillies, i wanna join the choir"
    me: aggressively subscribes.
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    @N594103 years ago The midnight library really spoke to me. I love how digestible the writing is, and it is one of my all time favorites! Totally understand that it may come i somehow don' t have song of achilles on my to read list but after this video it is there now! Awesome video, jack. Love your stuff!. ...Expand 28
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    @arpitalalwani65203 years ago Love how everyone is in love with song of achilles. 24
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    @idk-dz3 years ago " the only more productive person than matt haig is taylor swift" i mean you' re not wrong she released 4 albums in 1, 5 years and secretly filmed a motion picture. 88
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    @ellem.92962 years ago The midnight library made me value my life more as someone who suffered from depression and has been experiencing anxiety attacks. I was pretty open abo . ...Expand 13
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    @cottoncandygrapes77893 years ago Im pretty sure they invented the chefs kiss just to describe this book.
    breaks finger from pressing the subscribe button too aggressively.
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    @Chicken-lv7or3 years ago I dont read booktok books, i only read classics like jane eyre laid bare. 4154
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    @melodye143 years ago Thankful for the song of achilles highlight. I' ve been meaning to get to it since reading circe in 2020. Read circe if you haven' t btw, it' s amazing. 16
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    @_emly_3 years ago I read the song of achilles a few years ago and absolutely loved it! I would also highly recommend reading madeline miller' s other greek mythology . ...Expand 20
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    @kiskadee3213 years ago Whenever i have the chance, whenever it comes up, i take the time out of my day to say that madeline miller is a wonderful, talented, brilliant artist. 48
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    @fruitcake9533 years ago Achilles said, " bring him back to me! " and my fragile little heart tingled in bliss. Then as the story continues i was all " what the h" w ps. Circe was great too. I just finished reading it. The story mentioned trojan war, achilles and patroclus, and that' s the closure i needed lol. ...Expand 758
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    @luciaseiquer20483 years ago I think they both die at the end worked because of the simplicity of it, like, realistically as an 19 year old, if i got told it was my last day alive . ...Expand 37
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    @okokbuthearmeout...3 years ago The likes on this video are all the people who haven' t saidjack is the charli d' amelio of youtube, but have definitely thought it. 2801
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    @kopiko19503 years ago I was so underwhelmed with we were liars. Cause i predicted the twist in the first 100 pages on the other hand, the song of achilles is stellar! De id="hidden24"spite being knowledgeable about the story of achilles, still i was hoked and heartbroken. It still haunts me until this day. ...Expand 333
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    @jxngkxxk80713 years ago I have absolutely no knowledge on mythology but im in love with the song of achilles, its heartbreaking, soul crushing and amazing. 13
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    @bellamarauder63203 years ago You literally put my passion for song of achilles into words, thank you so very much. 5
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    @sashacda14193 years ago Its been 6 years since i read we were liars and i still havent recovered from the ending. Such an incredible book. 21
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    @yuuji88983 years ago Id recommend everyone to read circe after the song of achilles, another masterpiece by madeline (there is mentions of trojan war and achilles and patroclus) 120
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    @gyu88593 years ago You should make a video of you reading wattpad for 24 hours/ reading popular wattpad fanfics. 19939
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    @alexandrajustinejarvis78202 years ago The song of achilles had me bawling my eyes like a huge baby then i spent 30 minutes after just staring at the wall. I understand that it messed up the . ...Expand 14
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    @gabriellam51663 years ago Ive bought 4 of these books you mentioned, but so far ive only read song of achilles can confirm its a really good book though omg. 7
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    @yesanncan3 years ago Thank you for recommending song of achilles! It was incredible and i devoured it! 5
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    @eireneemdadian26483 years ago Jacks reviews always make me so excited to read: 4
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    @Fucheeme3 years ago Only came here cause of the song of achilles. That is what a masterpiece looks like. 34
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    @EJAG_art3 years ago Alt. Title excited book person talks as fast as humanly possible at accelerating speed
    edit: i now realise i watched the video at 1. 25 speed, and . ...Expand 4753
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    @sydneyschmutz39723 years ago I was reading song of achilles and reading up on the mythology at the same time and still sobbing my way through it knowing how it would end. Who ever said knowing the ending ruins the book has never read song of achilles. 11
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    @TatyanaVogt3 years ago I love how the only book i haven' t read on this list is the one you recommend that everyone should read! Lol! Granted the song of achilles is on my loved hearing your thoughts on the books! Thanks for sharing! And congrats on reaching and surpassing your big milestone!. ...Expand 2
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    @julianagreyling1253 years ago Im so glad to see that your channel is growing as you are so sweet and understandable in your videos.
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    @idiotburner56163 years ago The song of achilles made me cry more than the peter johnson film adaptations. Sure, i was crying for two different reasons, but that is not the point. 3996
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    @esha.06132 years ago I needed your reviews to get into them, thank u. 1
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    @ananyasharma28343 years ago You are growing so much jack i love this for you!
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    @helena.sleepwalker3 years ago The books that underwhelmed him were my favourite and the books he loved were underwhelming for me and i find that hilarious. Thanks for reviewing them! 9
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    @aditisaxena97373 years ago Jack has such a great influence on the reading community that every book he recommends and loves becomes ' the most read' book for the week! 10
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    @gc-qh7rr3 years ago Im a simple girl, i see song of achilles, i start sobbing and theni click. 1576
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    @diana-qf1vp3 years ago Song of achilles was beautiful absolutely breathtaking, kingdom of the wicked was also really good, a touch of darkness was a bit eeh cuz its a bit to . ...Expand 4
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    @paulagabriela83992 years ago Just god knows how much i love the song of aquiles. The writing, the style, the story line and, overall, the genuine love between aquiles and patroclus yes, it is indeed worth reading! 3
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    @manjagrizila55482 years ago I LOVED THE BOOK LIKE PERIOD IT WAS RLLY GOOD BUT I NEEDED SOME MORE SPICY SCENESSS 3
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    @margaretmashita68733 years ago You are literally my favoutrite person this video was everything i didn' t know i needed!
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    @hanah.93002 years ago Midnight library is definitely one of my favourite books
    definitely recommend it to everyone who loves great story with a deeper meaning. Absolutely loved it!
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    @heatherlydia47283 years ago Red, white and royal blue was written to be the perfect idealistic world so i guess it delivers on that front. 2517
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    @winternight14202 years ago I red we were liars 6 years ago and i was so nervous about what was going to be your review, a lot of times i can guess the ending but that ending, de . ...Expand 2
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    @isabellifumagalli42143 years ago I absolutely **adore**your sense of humor like really its so bad i love it so much.
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    @coena93772 years ago I found out about s by jj abrams and doug dorst from book tok and its my new favorite. The premise is that two modern day readers are passing a cop id="hidden37"y of an old book called the ship of theseus, written by a reclusive unknown author, back and forth, having a conversation in the margins. The pen colors change to represent the passage of time and its filled with puzzles and mysteries. Its gripping with interesting characters and a format unlike anything ive ever seen. ...Expand 3
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    @ricamaetalocod80673 years ago I love the vibe of this video. Especially the laundry baskets in the back.
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    @hrhpd7 months ago 2023 here and the red white and royal blue movie just came out. Read the book. Perfectand beautiful writing, fandom is hilarious and the movie is even better. The actors completely grasped their characters, i loved it so much and i even got my friend who hates books to read it because she loved it so much. ...Expand 13
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    @sarapetizzi85373 years ago Adam silvera is planning more content set in the universe of " they both die at the end" as well as developing a tv show! Red, white and royal . ...Expand 1763
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    @joanellieabigail89913 years ago This is my first time watching your video, and man i loved it haha! I love how you review those books, very fun.
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    @emilybaker42903 years ago I love your take on the writing style of we were liars! I absolutely loved that book but i never thought about it being written like that!
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    @katiemorwick96153 years ago Ur rating of song of achilles was all i ever needed. 2
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    @rose__ie4 months ago Totally agreed with your opinion on the song of achilles. Easy 5 star such an amazing book, my emotions went in rollarcoasters and i loved the ending.
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    @ngtchd3 years ago " im less wap and more nap. "
    - jack edwards, 23 may 2021.
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    @isabelchilcott56133 years ago I' ve seen a lot of people talking about we were lairs and i' m so happy its getting so much love, i read it maybe 5 years ago, and i loved it! 1
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    @orlagracee3 years ago I know that the midnight library has had mixed reviews but it honestly helped me a lot and i really liked the message of trying to be content with your . ...Expand 1
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    @harisa-esquiredtoread73672 years ago This was so fun! Would love to see you read some thrillers as well since you liked we were liars.
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    @lilomorales61812 years ago Yes to everything you said about the song of achilles.
    i love that book so much, it needs more love.
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    @manueloviedo13063 years ago Jacks the only one i would trust on a book recommendation. 4053
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    @DustyStarrs3 years ago On rw&rb, the book was supposed to be a form of escapism for casey mcquiston, a dive into what the world could possibly be. It was never meant to depict . ...Expand 3
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    @atiyarahman30892 years ago Red white royal blue is really good. I loved it cause the conversation between alex and henry were hilarious. 2
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    @i-96893 years ago I love the references in all your videos.
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    @tristin34893 years ago I cant even explain to you the validation i feel when jack likes a book that i loved. 6
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    @clairedavis8543 years ago Yes thank u for talking about the writing in we were liars! Its so true!
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    @ashjohnson4513 years ago The whole " knowing when you' ll die" thing is supposed to be in the background of they both die at the end, because it' s not a story exploring . ...Expand 4099
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    @roby06232 years ago I tried reading they both died in the end last year and got annoyed at how the story kept circling back to the characters impending doom (which like f . ...Expand 5
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    @joanneb4063 years ago So refreshing to hear a less than glowing review of the midnight library. I felt exactly the same!
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    @smrutismaranika99352 years ago This will probably go unnoticed but lemme make my request. Jack i recently found your channel and boi am i hooked. I really love your content and i wanted p. S. English is not my native language so ignore any grammatical errors. ...Expand 1
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    @imawesome.8 months ago I just finished reading red white and royal blue today- and i agree with you that it is a bit too perfect- but i was stuck in a rlly long reading slump, . ...Expand 1
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    @kalyanikumawat54573 years ago I' ve only read the midnight library and i understand that it' s not for everyone (because not everyone can relate to these feelings) and it might . ...Expand 1
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    @freddy56483 years ago As a queer person of colour i will never be able to ignore the cruelty the world throws my way, but thats why red, white and royal blue worked so we id="hidden48"ll for me as a book. Its pure escapism. Its great for if you just want to take a break for a while, because pondering, and experiencing a lot of the shit that happens in the world is something i do/live through on a daily basis. I dont always want to read about bad outcomes and the crushing reality of the world we live in. So if youre like me and you just need a break from time to time i suggest you check it out. I dont allow myself to hope too much, but sometimes you need to be reminded that there are some things to be hopeful for.
    edit: thanks for the likes wow
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    @stahp31053 years ago I highly recommend more happy than not by adam silvera (i think this was his debut novel, but im not sure)
    it has a really interesting premise, and i personally think it handles sensitive topics really well: 3.
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    @meghnareddy76553 years ago I read the midnight library, we were liars and they both die at the end and i can seriously relate to your reviews.
    p. S about to start red, white & royal blue.
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    @Kitkatboomify3 years ago So i had not read a book for pleasure in years (which is crazy because im a huge book lover) until i was wrapping up my junior year of college (last m also song of achilles is my favorite book.
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    @ProspectivePlans3 years ago Im adding all of these books to my reading list, thanks for sharing! Keep rising to be who you want to be! .. 2
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    @wildestreads35743 years ago The uncomfortable jokes and puns. This is why we watch jack
    go ahead give us everything.
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    @mollyd52652 years ago Yes i completely agree with all your comments on we both did at the end. 10/10. 1
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    @turquoisermain2 years ago I got my heart surgically removed after i read the song of achilles
    i keep rereading this book and i keep breaking my heart, it' s so beautiful!
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    @randomperson27773 years ago
    Call me Peter Pan because I was
    Captain H O K E D .
    Ok, even I gotta admit, that was good
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    @lostdream82743 years ago Booktokare fantastic. They are really good at recommending books of different genres that are all easy and relatively quick to read. They singlehandedly made me want to start reading more again and now my ' to read' list is growing endlessly. ...Expand