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FIVE STARRED REVIEWS! #1 BESTSELLER!
"I love this book with my whole heart."--Jennifer Niven
"Remarkably gripping and moving."--Emma Donoghue
"Triumphant."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Beautiful and brilliant."--Shelf Awareness (starred review)
"Emotional, visceral...heartbreaking...and beautiful."--School Library Journal (starred review)
When Adam Blake lands the best elective ever in his senior year, serving as…
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Why read it?
1 author picked A List Of Cages as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is one of those books that will sit with you for days. It is the story of two friends—former foster brothers—who were separated then reunited.
One is doing well (Adam) and the other is lost in a deep labyrinth of emotions (Julian). The connection between these boys and how it evolves is masterfully portrayed.
I could feel Adam’s anguish and helplessness towards Julian. Some problems don’t have a quick fix. But what all problems need is kindness.
Sometimes this simple act can make a world of difference.
From Sandra's list on what life is like living with mental illness.
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