The CHIEF September 2017

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Literature

Review of Tamara Ireland Stone's Every Last Word

By Kenzie Cool

very Last Word follows a girl named Sam, who is part of the popular crowd. She spends er days hounded by worries and dark thoughts because of her OCD. It doesn ’ t help that er friends are judgmental and more concerned about their image. Until one day Sam eets Caroline. Caroline then introduces her to the Poet ’ s Corner, opening up a bunch of ew possibilities. The Poet ’ s Corner is a group of misfits that feel they have been ignored t the school as a whole. As a result, Sam finally feels like she belongs. Until one day an vent unfolds that brings Sam ’ s sanity into question. To find out more, definitely pick up his book!