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As an atheist and someone who really doesn‘t like religion, I thought this would be a cute, fun read—I was right. Another bookworm with the same feelings recommended this book to me. It‘s hard to fit in to a world where everything about you is seen as wrong. I felt for Michael, and I would‘ve done the same things he did, except probably worse🤣

This was a cute YA story about an atheist teenager who is forced to go to a Catholic high school after his father moves for work yet again. He finds an unlikely friendship with a group of "heretics" and, even though he doesn't quite fit in, this group of misfits ends up becoming life changing for him.

I just finished my student teaching yesterday!

I bailed on 90% of the books I started over the last four months. This book caught my eye. I'm going to see if it can help me get out of this slump so I can revisit my bail pile.

Book 11- 2021. I don‘t think it‘s a good sign when you finish a book and 3 days later you can‘t remember how it ended! This book was ok but the characters and their relationships with each other felt superficial even though it is obvious that they are supposed to be deep. ⭐️⭐️(and a half)

Starting this one on audio and enjoying some sun rays with these two after 3 days of snow.

I found myself relating to the protagonist multiple times about his belief in religion. I was in a catholic elementary school while being an atheist and I found that the characters were bringing up the same points that I used to question while being in a religious environment. I do recommend having a piece of basic knowledge of the catholic religion or else you might be slightly confused.

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It was ok. Thought it was gonna be a lot different than it actually was. I don‘t feel like this needed a romance and to be honest, I wasn‘t that into it.

Just started this and hope it‘s good. I like the cover. Reminds of the scandal with the Virgin Mary on toast thing lol

HOLY SMOKES! I put off reading this entirely too long. The idea of it even having religion in it made me think do I really want read this? To top it off I‘m a solid fantasy reader I have a really hard time getting into contemporaries but I‘m so happy I took a chance on this one thanks to Emma Books on YouTube. I usually don‘t annotate contemporaries when I do happen to read them but this one had so mnany moments I just had to document. 5/5 Stars!

is a humorous contemporary book. It‘s about Micheal who‘s an atheist who just moved because of his fathers job. Because of this he has to go to a catholic school. he finds other people just “like him”. They meet together to celebrate their differences inside this church. Micheal decides that they should start making changes to the strict rules, and that‘s when things start to get a little rough.
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Tbh I loved this book so much. It was a fun read

Accidentally used a Lucy bookmark in a book with a MC named Lucy. More substantive than I was expecting, this novel addresses differences of faith, the propensity towards all-or-nothing thinking, the tendency of some atheists and other secular types to be holier-than-thou and dismissive of faith, and the nature and difficulty of forgiveness. Not without YA silliness, but overall it's solid and thought-provoking. And it made me crave toast.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ YA that addresses a few religious faiths, atheism, sexuality, tolerance, friendship, and familial relationships. All real issues. All handled with care. I wholeheartedly appreciate Henry‘s willingness to talk religion. It‘s okay to ask tough questions! I could‘ve benefited from a book like this as a teen.

Giving this one a go. #currentlyreading #religion #teenfiction Plus a collection of #fernfronds

So I really havent been on track with much. Been cleaning my apt for city inspection this week. As good news have gotten rid of stuff I have been meaning too. I am slowly almost done Heretics Anonymous. I'm on vacation last week of October so I'm hoping to do some serious reading. My steps of over 10,000 were 5 days. @BarbaraJean @hermyknee @Caterina @wanderinglynn

This is my baby in a paper bag silly guy

Sorry for being late. I have been decluttering and cleaning my kitchen. Has been good to get rid of things. I did 5 days of over 10,000 steps. I was ok on eating. Just a work in progress. @hermyknee @Caterina @BarbaraJean @wanderinglynn

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Let's have a fantastic 6 weeks everyone.

3 ⭐ Overall, this one was pretty 'meh' for me. I can't really say I enjoyed it but it was a quick read. It's very YA, which I'm not generally opposed to but this one seemed pointless. I'm also not sure how I feel about the portrayal of religion in this book.

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We lost power so I decided to take a bath while we still have hot water in the tank.

Thankfully we filled the propane tank so we can cook later.

We have 4 teenaged boys here with no wifi. Uno will only keep them amused for so long. ETA for power is Monday night. Send help.

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3.5⭐️
This was a pretty good story of faith, friends, & fighting the good fight.
Michael‘s family moves - he winds up at Catholic school. But he‘s not Catholic; he‘s an atheist.
He finds Lucy, who brings him to Heretics Anonymous - kids who don‘t fit in.
They challenge the rules at St. Clare‘s.
What‘s best about this is the one-on-one talks they have. Lucy & Michael challenge each other to explore & define themselves. No judgment - just talk.

Met my step goal even though we are away visiting family and it's as hot as blazes. Even went to the gym this morning with my brother and SIL. Read two books this week, so I'm halfway to my overall book goal.
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My husband and I just finished listening to this. Now we have six hours left to drive. What next? This was such a funny and cute story, a good one to listen together. My husband was raised Catholic and was raised Protestant; as former church kids, there was so much to relate to and laugh at. Michael refines his own beliefs while leaving room for others to believe differently. This is a book about relationships: romantic, friendships, and family.

Hubby and I listened to this for 7 hours in the car today. We will finish the last 2:15 on our 9 hour drive tomorrow. We love listening to YA comedies together. This one is super cute.

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Having children that went to Catholic school, I get this book. The questions are handled from all angles, from firm believers, to non believers to all different types of believers, all intelligent and all worth hearing, and still done with humor and warmth, unafraid to address the hard questions. While there were some parts of the story that were left hanging and some that tied up a little too neatly, I really enjoyed this book.

This was such a fun audiobook and perfect for a week when I needed something that would easily keep my attention. There is a lot of humor in this YA tale about a high school atheist forced to attend a Catholic school and the group of students he befriends but there is a lot about acceptance and tolerance as well.

“I don‘t believe in God, but that doesn‘t mean I believe in nothing.”

What a great book! I related a lot to both Lucy and Michael. I was raised catholic but I started to question things and now I don‘t believe in organized religion BUT that doesn‘t mean I don‘t appreciate religion and the people who love it.

Great writing and great characters! Thank you @hermyknee for gifting it to me.

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Avi quips make me laugh out loud. 😆

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A really fun & interesting YA book with a great voice. An atheist teen is enrolled at Catholic school & gets involved with a devout Catholic girl who wants to be a priest, a gay Jewish boy, & others in a group called "Heretics Anonymous." I really appreciated the many views toward religion, & the acknowledgement that it can be a force for both good & bad. Mostly I just really enjoyed the characters. I love a group of misfit rebels.

4 stars / ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Yeah, this kid is high.😂 Maybe it would be fun writing a book with a bunch of high characters. I‘m sure tons exist.

PS: This book is so why I could never have a grueling career and a family. Someone suffers all too often.

I got this amazing package in the mail from @hermyknee !!

You truly are an amazing person and I‘m so happy to have you as a friend. I love everything! ❤️❤️❤️

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Reading this for "A book about religion." It's already made me laugh several times in the first few pages.

Also the cover reminds me of "Grilled Cheesus" from Glee. ☺️

I fell off the Litsy wagon for a while, but I‘m going to try to be better about posting this year. I just finished this book and it is hilarious and touching and great way to talk about religious tolerance with teenagers.

A cute ya about a kid who gets sent to a religious school but does not believe. He makes some friends and they play some pranks.

41 minutes in and entranced. The reader is great and I like the three main characters I‘ve met.
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Old picture, but too lazy to take another right now. It felt a little heavy handed at the end, but overall a quick, sweet read. It was weird reading about Catholicism after having not been involved in years and years. You don't forget that stuff, I'm finding. Loved this group of friends and especially related to Michael, though his relationship with his dad was on much better terms by then end of this book then I'll ever be with mine 😅

I enjoyed this one! Helped my get over a 45 day reading slump. Interesting seeing a YA novel tackle religion.

I put this book on hold at my library, sight unseen. I‘m assuming it was recommended based on previous reads. I started it without knowing a thing about it. I‘m perhaps a fourth into it. It seems to be a look into faith among high schoolers. An atheist is enrolled at a Catholic high school. So far, I‘m enjoying it.

I‘m not sure how I feel about the ending, or the book overall. I recognize that I‘m not the target audience. There were a good number of truly funny parts—always a good thing. I wouldn‘t discourage anyone who is interested from reading it.

Written well and an easy read. I expected to like it more, and to be able to dig really deep emotionally. Maybe I'm just too old to relate.
Still a solid 3.5 out of 4 stars.
#ya #youngadult

Library holds. Where to start?
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Ga! I love this book so much!

It's been months since I read the ARC so it's time to finally read the finished copy of one of my favourite standalones of all time