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Bury Our Bones In The Midnight Soil
by V. E. Schwab
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I’ve read a lot of vampire books in my life so far, and this one has interesting takes on immortality that I appreciated. I do wish the ending was a tad more fulfilling since we spent a lengthy amount of time with each character. Overall, I would recommend this sapphic vampire novel (that spans 500 years and Schwab loves a good historical setting).

Wrong Place, Wrong Time
by Gillian McAllister
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Although I typically enjoy time travel novels, I wasn’t a fan of this one. It was convoluted and disconnected at times. The character development of the minor characters was weak. At least four times I had to search for characters mentioned to find out their significance to the storyline. I read to the end -I’m not a quitter - but it was a disappointing read for me.

Giovanni's Room
by James Baldwin
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5 stars. Again, James Baldwin has done it. He has made me feel the need to scream and cry and punch this book so hard with love. Especially as someone who is very good at making scenes / movies in my head with what I read, it feels like heart has been ripped out. I feel for both Giovanni and Hella in all honesty. I feel terrible for the predicaments they have been put in, the outcomes and what they grew / lived around. And though David sucks, I understand how he felt as well being torn between not only his feelings for both Giovanni and Hella, but America, and the people of France that he interacted with. This book really opens the readers eyes on intimacy such as making love with the body and not the person (or vice versa), how the room is not only literal, but a metaphor for how Giovanni is trying to change, or accommodate his life to make one for him and David though it is cluttered with his past. And even at the end, Hella making suggestions to accommodate herself for David to “replace” the feeling he had with Giovanni. Finally, the way I take that ending (which James Baldwin is a master at his endings) is no matter how hard David tries to forget Giovanni: he will always be with him, and the guilt that if David never left, Giovanni would still be here.

All In
by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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I love this third installment of the series "The Naturals". The characters and the plot are flawless as always and the way that the book is set up with the serial killer being caught at the end

Nightshade
by Michael Connelly
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Michael Connelly is one of my favorite authors. Teh plot of Nightshade is a detective in a small island community trying to solve two murders at the same time. His characters are well defined. He appears to have knowledge of police procedures. It is an easy read.

The Adventures Of Pinocchio
by Carlo Collodi
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This remains the original manuscript, penned in 1883 by Carlo Lorezzizi ( aka C.Collodi), which inspired the 1940 animated Disney masterpiece. Delightfully written with rich details of Italian provincial life, this book significantly differs from its whimsical cinematic counterpart in both tone and characterizations; however, youngsters of all ages will surely enjoy this simple tale of a mischievous wooden marionette whose growing appreciation of his father Gepetto's love, transforms him into his real-life son. *For those parents who cherish bed-time storytelling for their children, a word of caution is advised; some chapters are graphic in both violence and dark imagery, and literary discretion is necessary for the very young sleepy set toddlers.*

The Cousins
by Karen M. McManus
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this book was really good and the storyline was so unique. i love it, it just didn't feel worthy of 5 stars. at some points the book was a little slow but that's not really a fault in the writing, mostly just my interest and attention span (which is not very long) McManus is an amazing writer this book was great <33

Love And Other Flight Delays
by Denise Williams
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Light, Romantic and emotionally satisfying! It’s filled with chemistry, humor and warmth. It’s a feel good read book!

Kaleidoscope
by Cecily Wong
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A delightful assortment of romantic tales set in the enchanting world of Allura. Each novella in this collection presents a unique love story, showcasing the author's ability to craft compelling characters and weave intricate plots within the constraints of shorter narratives. While the stories stand alone, they collectively enrich the broader Heirs of Allura universe, making this collection a must-read for fans of the series and newcomers alike who enjoy fantasy romance with depth and heart.

Say You'll Remember Me
by Abby Jimenez
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5 ?? This ?? As I was reading it, it was if I was watching a movie. The flow was so good, the story line so relatable. Such a sweet story, funny, sad and everything in between.
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