The storyline from Becoming A Queen reminded me of the boulder from Indiana Jones. Mark, the protagonist, deals with big emotions throughout the story. Whether it is working on self-acceptance, facing his internalized biases, or dealing with grief, Mark is constantly running from these feelings, like Indiana Jones runs from the boulder. That is until he doesn’t. This novel blew me away. Clay, the author, shows readers that sometimes the best way to deal with emotions is by facing them head on. The characters in this novel are both multifaceted and relatable, which only added to the overall brilliance of the story. I highly recommend this novel to readers of all ages as I think there is something everyone can take away from it. 

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