en-US Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:28:45 -0800 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg 214998716 A novel-in-verse about life after loss, 13 Ways to Say Goodbye beautifully renders the power of sibling bonds, the depth of grief, and the strength of learning to love again, perfect for fans of Everywhere Blue and The Distance to Home, from the author of The Song of Us.

Nina always followed her older sister, Lily. But just before her thirteenth birthday, Lily died, leaving Nina behind forever.

In the three years since she lost her sister, Nina has completed Lily’s secret Before Birthday lists to continue in her footsteps. But now Nina is catching up. When Nina flies to Paris, France, and completes tasks that Lily never finished, Nina finds herself magically transported inside of her own memories, face-to-face with the ghosts of her past.

With her birthday looming and the last list running out, Nina is torn between visiting her sister in her memories and adventuring in the present, including crushing hard on her art classmate, Sylvie. Should she follow Lily’s instructions or try something new? And what happens when she finishes the list?]]> 304 Kate Fussner 0063256983 Becky 3 netgalley
13 Ways to Say Goodbye follows Nina as she grieves her sister, Lily. The writing resonates with anyone who has experienced a similar loss, making it relatable and impactful. I found myself connecting with Nina on many levels. The poems felt like intimate glimpses into her soul, often mirroring my thoughts and feelings about loss.

The poems were relatable at times, reminding me of myself. One poem often mentioned what Nina wanted to say, and another mentioned what she said or emailed.


Overall, "13 Ways to Say Goodbye" is not just a collection of poems; it explores love and loss that many readers will find both relatable and cathartic. It reminds readers that grief is a personal journey, and finding ways to say goodbye can be as unique as the relationships we cherish. Thank you, NetGalley, for the advance copy.]]> 4.07 2025
author: Kate Fussner
name: Becky
average rating: 4.07
book published: 2025
rating: 3
read at: 2024/11/18
date added: 2024/11/18
shelves: netgalley
review:
Without spoiling too much of the story, here is a glimpse of my thoughts:

13 Ways to Say Goodbye follows Nina as she grieves her sister, Lily. The writing resonates with anyone who has experienced a similar loss, making it relatable and impactful. I found myself connecting with Nina on many levels. The poems felt like intimate glimpses into her soul, often mirroring my thoughts and feelings about loss.

The poems were relatable at times, reminding me of myself. One poem often mentioned what Nina wanted to say, and another mentioned what she said or emailed.


Overall, "13 Ways to Say Goodbye" is not just a collection of poems; it explores love and loss that many readers will find both relatable and cathartic. It reminds readers that grief is a personal journey, and finding ways to say goodbye can be as unique as the relationships we cherish. Thank you, NetGalley, for the advance copy.
]]> 206782080 196 Denki Amashima 2811684913 Becky 0 to-read, netgalley 4.17 2023
author: Denki Amashima
name: Becky
average rating: 4.17
book published: 2023
rating: 0
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date added: 2024/07/23
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The 26 weird tales in Pick Your Potion are female-centric, mostly queer, and always intriguing.

Within these pages, you’ll find:
A deadly and addictive magical board game.
A time-loop demon apocalypse.
A dimension-jumping cruise ship.
A competition to win a magical orchard.
A collection of murder victims� last texts.

Heartwarming, heart-stopping, and heartbreaking in turn, Pick Your Potion offers a full apothecary of speculative stories to serve the curious reader.]]> 204 Ephiny Gale 0995435340 Becky 0 to-read, netgalley 4.04
author: Ephiny Gale
name: Becky
average rating: 4.04
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rating: 0
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date added: 2024/07/23
shelves: to-read, netgalley
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