the inexplicable logic of my life: stardust arc reviews

The Inexplicable Logic of My Life
by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

☆☆☆☆

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From the multi-award-winning author of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe comes a gorgeous new story about love, identity, and families lost and found.

Sal used to know his place with his adoptive gay father, their loving Mexican-American family, and his best friend, Samantha. But it’s senior year, and suddenly Sal is throwing punches, questioning everything, and realizing he no longer knows himself. If Sal’s not who he thought he was, who is he?

This humor-infused, warmly humane look at universal questions of belonging is a triumph.

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look at her go: reviewin' reviewin': aristotle and dante discover the secrets of the universe

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Benjamin Alire Sáenz
☆☆☆☆☆

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synopsis:

A lyrical novel about family and friendship from critically acclaimed author Benjamin Alire Sáenz.

Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship—the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be. 


I think this is the first time I've ever posted a review of a book that I'm re-reading, but I just felt that it would be appropriate. I never reviewed this one the first time I read it, go figure, so I think its alright to write down everything I love about it this time around. 

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