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Conviction
Conviction | Kelly Loy Gilbert
Winner of the Children's Choice Book Awards' Teen Choice Debut Author AwardTen years ago, Braden was given a sign, a promise that his family wouldn't fall apart the way he feared. But Braden got it wrong: his older brother, Trey, has been estranged from the family for almost as long, and his father, the only parent Braden has ever known, has been accused of murder. The arrest of Braden's father, a well-known Christian radio host has sparked national media attention. His fate lies in his son's hands; Braden is the key witness in his father's upcoming trial. Braden has always measured himself through baseball. He is the star pitcher in his small town of Ornette, and his ninety-four mile per hour pitch already has minor league scouts buzzing in his junior year. Now the rules of the sport that has always been Braden's saving grace are blurred in ways he never realized, and the prospect of playing against Alex Reyes, the nephew of the police officer his father is accused of killing, is haunting his every pitch. Braden faces an impossible choice, one that will define him for the rest of his life, in this brutally honest debut novel about family, faith, and the ultimate test of conviction.
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Book_yogi
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Heart wrenching and full of emotional plot twist had my feelings rocking back and forth. I wished for a different outcome in parts of the book, but much as with real life, you can‘t always get what you want.

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countessnicki10
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I‘m going to read this book because I miss the special person who gave this to me. I hope he feels the same way 🥺

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ForeverYoungAdult
Conviction | Kelly Loy Gilbert
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Last question for this month's book:

Do you agree with Braden's decision on his testimony in court? Why or why not?

#fyabookclub #mayfyabc

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Question time!

Braden's church community is tightly knit in an already small town. Did you get the impression that anyone realized Mart was abusive, or was his public image enough to protect him?

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MrsCox2007 I think between his public image and the fact that almost everything abusive was done behind closed doors, he was protected. 7y
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Question time:

CONVICTION explores some highly divisive topics and themes very much at play in our current world, including racism, religion, immigration and sexual orientation. Did you feel that the story offered a thoughtful portrait of these issues? And which themes in particular did you find the most or least compelling?

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ForeverYoungAdult
Conviction | Kelly Loy Gilbert
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New month—new book!

Let's kick things off with an icebreaker:

Braden has a promising career in baseball and works hard to achieve his potential. Did you play sports as a teen or have any extracurriculars with the possibility of "going pro"? Did you feel any of the pressures that Braden experienced?

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JacintaMCarter
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I really liked the plot of this book, but I felt that the characters were all kind of flat. They had so many opportunities to grow and change, but they just never really did.

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Fancypants
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A story about secrets and lies and family and how all of it will and does shape the person you are and become. Completely devastating but a good read with lots of twists and turns.

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Conviction | Kelly Loy Gilbert
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I don't know if this is good or not. Also apparently I'm behind since I've only finished one book this weekend. 😱 Take the quiz! https://www.buzzfeed.com/farrahpenn/we-know-what-type-of-book-nerd-you-are?utm_t...

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Jas16
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I think it will take some time for my stomach to untwist all the knots this book tied it in. I wanted to reach in and pull Braden out and make it all better. Is this story especially new? Not really. It is perfectly paced and well written and sucked me in entirely.

elkeOriginal Love your photo of AT&T park! 7y
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Intriguing story of family, loyalty, and truth #24in48

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Because #24in48 has begun. @24in48

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Conviction | Kelly Loy Gilbert
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Started this last night. If I could take a road trip to finish it, I would.