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The Upsides of Anger
The Upsides of Anger | Francis Gideon
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When Justin's best friend drags him to a track meeting, Justin thinks he's just going for the distraction. Having been dumped by his girlfriend, and still in the closet as bisexual, running allows him to forget about his problems. Everything works out—until his mother donates his favourite pair of sneakers to the local charity.
As Justin tries to find his old sneakers, he stumbles on a pair of identical running shoes—and learns too late they are simultaneously cursed and enchanted by the virtues of anger. Now, stuck in a sudden vortex of rage and passion, Justin is forced to trust Vipin, the only person who seems to have answers to his many questions.
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Maggie4483
The Upsides of Anger | Francis Gideon
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Desperately wishing I could read a good book in a hot bath, but apparently I'm never going to have hot water again. 😡😡😡
I could tell you I feel bad about the angry voicemail I left for my apartment manager, but I'd be lying.
Do any of my litten friends happen to be lawyers who specialize in tenants' rights?

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Yamich49
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"Oh." This seemed to be all his mother was capable of saying. When she drew her hands over her mouth, then whispered to his father, Justin's stomach dropped. No more laughter. Now the end is nigh.  
"Your mother was wondering," his dad began, his voice as stern but somehow friendlier than before, "if this boy free next Saturday, would he like to come for dinner?"
Sounds like something my parents would say. Not a bad coming out experience. ??

Zelma Heh, this whole exchange is great. 7y
Yamich49 @Zelma Right? Especially since he was so nervous but was determined to just say it. Then his parents react like this. 😆 I was so relieved for him! 7y
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Yamich49
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This is a great novella about a bisexual teen boy who finds shoes that are cursed with anger - the wearer has to walk a hundred miles in them to learn lessons about the negative and positive aspects of anger. After finding these, he meets two guys who are studying the shoes and other cursed objects. This is the first in the series and I really liked it - except now I have to wait for the next one! Great bi representation. Longer review on my blog.

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