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Little #bookoutlet haul

Just finished this and it was kinda meh. The story was interesting and kinda fitting for this time of year. We even get a small romance for Stella at the end, although I don‘t feel like it made much sense to me tbh.

I wasn't sure what to expect with this YA book, but I enjoyed reading it. The author neatly demonstrates the double standard for girls in the narrative: where on one hand we are told we can be anything/achieve anything we want, but in reality society punishes driven, ambitious girls. They are viewed with suspicion not admiration. Overall, it's a more complex read than it seems at first glance. 4🌟

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4290774105

I came for the intense sister dynamic and the adolescent drama and I got exactly what I was looking for. Goodman is a real voice in the YA thriller genre.

So this one was well written, but I just couldn‘t seem to get into it. Maybe it was the obsession with running? I enjoy walking, but I‘m not a runner and have never been able to get into the few times I‘ve tried.🤷🏻‍♀️ #teamslaughter #scarathlon @Clwojick

The ending didn‘t seem that plausible. I was dissatisfied with the plot and the lack of enough information on characters and history. And then the confession was like a cheesy tv show tell all with flashbacks kind of Scooby ending.

A quick YA thriller about a cross country team. I saw the first twist coming a mile away, but as only half right about the second. The ending was inspiring but completely implausible.

They'll Never Catch Us by Jessica Goodman is a new fast-paced YA thriller from the author of They Wish They Were Us, (which is getting turned into a TV show next year, and I can't wait!) The story revolves around two sisters, Stella and Ellie Steckler, who tear it up on the track. They're shining stars on their high school's track team. But what happens when the alluring and fast Mila joins the team?