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The Duke of Bannerman Prep
by Katie A. Nelson
See 5 reasons why you need The Duke in your life, from author Katie A. Nelson: https://youtu.be/-pVlGjDKRn8
This book has entered the #1 spot for this year. What an incredibly story that keeps the heart of Gatsby but sets it in today's mechanics.
Sometimes you just know. I'm talking about that special book that you read and know it's going to be your favorite of the year (and maybe a favorite of all time).
The Duke of Bannerman Prep is that book for me.
It all started with the Caraval launch, where Katie introduced herself. I love meeting new people and was excited to check out her Instagram. When I saw that she had a debut novel coming out, I was all, 😱😱😱. Even better, Duke is launching under Sky Pony and I've loved everything I've read from them!
Somewhere between my fangirling and now, Katie brought us snacks to go with our reading experience. SNACKS. In case you missed them, you can find them over at Sarah's blog.
Settling in with my milkshake and purple Laffy Taffy, I consumed The Duke of Bannerman Prep. I was completely sucked in from the time Tanner entered Bannerman and the Duke entered his life. You can't help but love these characters. Tanner completely embodies the Nick we know and love from Gatsby. He's smart but enamored by Duke, a good person but caught up in the lifestyle, good enough but unsure of himself. I loved his voice. I loved the dynamics between him and the Duke
"Be kind to him. You never know what he might be dealing with."
Oh, the Duke. Completely charming and impossible to not fall in love with. You know the track he's on and yet as the story goes on, the depth of his character grows and you're left with clutching your heart, gasping as the story progresses.
“Look. I know you’re all worked up. If you’ll just relax, we’ll be fine. You can recite the stats better than the Pledge of Allegiance. And I can talk my way out of anything. Trust me. We’ve got this.”
Even though you know you can't trust him, you do. Katie does not disappoint in creating a complex backstory for the Duke.
A better friend probably would have pressed the issue. A better friend would have stayed up and listened to him talk all night if he had to.
As someone who lives in the Bay Area, I can't express enough how perfect the setting of a (fictional) Bay Area prep school is to the overall tone and themes of Gatsby. For those who live here, you know exactly what I'm talking about.
This book has entered the #1 spot for this year. What an incredibly story that keeps the heart of Gatsby but sets it in today's mechanics.
Sometimes you just know. I'm talking about that special book that you read and know it's going to be your favorite of the year (and maybe a favorite of all time).
The Duke of Bannerman Prep is that book for me.
It all started with the Caraval launch, where Katie introduced herself. I love meeting new people and was excited to check out her Instagram. When I saw that she had a debut novel coming out, I was all, 😱😱😱. Even better, Duke is launching under Sky Pony and I've loved everything I've read from them!
Somewhere between my fangirling and now, Katie brought us snacks to go with our reading experience. SNACKS. In case you missed them, you can find them over at Sarah's blog.
Settling in with my milkshake and purple Laffy Taffy, I consumed The Duke of Bannerman Prep. I was completely sucked in from the time Tanner entered Bannerman and the Duke entered his life. You can't help but love these characters. Tanner completely embodies the Nick we know and love from Gatsby. He's smart but enamored by Duke, a good person but caught up in the lifestyle, good enough but unsure of himself. I loved his voice. I loved the dynamics between him and the Duke
"Be kind to him. You never know what he might be dealing with."
Oh, the Duke. Completely charming and impossible to not fall in love with. You know the track he's on and yet as the story goes on, the depth of his character grows and you're left with clutching your heart, gasping as the story progresses.
“Look. I know you’re all worked up. If you’ll just relax, we’ll be fine. You can recite the stats better than the Pledge of Allegiance. And I can talk my way out of anything. Trust me. We’ve got this.”
Even though you know you can't trust him, you do. Katie does not disappoint in creating a complex backstory for the Duke.
A better friend probably would have pressed the issue. A better friend would have stayed up and listened to him talk all night if he had to.
As someone who lives in the Bay Area, I can't express enough how perfect the setting of a (fictional) Bay Area prep school is to the overall tone and themes of Gatsby. For those who live here, you know exactly what I'm talking about.