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The book intrigued me but lacked likable characters, leading to a “meh” impression despite good writing and pacing.
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The book provides satisfying dragon character development and connections, despite not advancing the main plot of The Empyrean series.
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Perfect read for your Summerween! đź‘» Cecilia Heikkilä creates a perfect atmosphere of chilly, eerie tension between two friends. Folks who have ever felt taken advantage of in a relationship might empathize with Fox. When gentle nudges toward awareness don’t quite work on Mole, their relationship of relatively one-sided giving leads to deep resentment on…
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Keep reading for my full review of “Daisy Jones & the Six” with The Quick & Dirty version at the end! This review has low-spoilers. The over-all plot of this book is pretty predictable and I mention some points but there is a little twist and I won’t spoil the ending! TW for the book:…
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This was such a refreshing read! Middle-grade fiction sometimes seeks to be affirming for middle-graders without actually hitting the mark, since it’s tricky to write from the perspective of a kid as a not-kid. Vernon’s “Castle Hangnail,” however, has the voice of a 12-year-old girl from start to finish. Molly is an endearing, quirky, trusting,…
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Keep reading for my full review of “My Sister, the Serial Killer” with The Quick & Dirty version at the end! This review contains relatively low spoilers. Some plot points are mentioned but if you don’t already know how it ends, I don’t ruin it for you. TW for the book: descriptions of violence/murder and attempted…
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Keep reading for my full review of “Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage” with The Quick & Dirty version at the end! This review contains relatively low spoilers. Some plot points are mentioned but if you don’t already know how it ends, I don’t ruin it for you. TW for the book/review: animal killing by humans, mention of…
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Battle of the Books 2026 Free printable bracket below! Each month, we select and read a book based on a different criterion. Each quarter, we discuss and vote for our favorite book of the three options. At the end of the year, we discuss and vote again for the BOB 2026 CHAMPION! Rules: No reading…
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TW for the book: rape/sexual assault against a child, medical trauma, violence against children While Hendrix is very talented at writing from the perspective of traumatized pregnant teens dabbling in witchcraft, the “white man writer” of it all still feels bad to me. That and a plot that drags at times are the reasons for…
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Keep reading for my full review of “The Last One at the Wedding” with The Quick & Dirty version at the end! This review contains relatively low spoilers. Some plot points are mentioned but no secrets are divulged and no twists are explained! Book and/or Review TW: murder, mentions of recreational drug use, alcohol use…
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