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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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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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Keep reading for my full review of “The Witch Elm,” with The Quick & Dirty version at the end! Review TW: Mention of assault and brain injury with associated symptoms Synopsis The Witch Elm is a piece of psychological fiction, told through the lens of its main character, Toby. The book takes place in Dublin,…
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I found an amazing prompt on Pinterest to cast book characters in a movie adaptation and I think I’ve found my calling! *I’m linking relative bios for each casting choice since pics aren’t really an option because copyright. Toby I am not a fan of this character, in general. I find him to be sort…
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The post discusses the current read, “The Witch Elm” by Tana French, highlighting its slow pace and character development. It announces the next book, “Endurance,” and invites discussion.
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