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Woman, Eating
by Claire Kohda
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4.5 stars I found this book to be very relateable in a sense. The way how Lydia, or Lyd, would view herself, based on her mother’s views. How she tries to grow from that experience, but still finds ways to go back to old habits. There’s something about the way Lydia thinks. It reminds me of myself. Even the way she was assssing Ben in the beginning of the book was so me. Smooth and perverse in a sense. Aware to details. The was she describes people, like Ben for instance, is an intimate yet sickly sweet way that adds onto the experience of this book. Her akwardness is also a familiar feeling, being out of place and not knowing how to piece your feelings…The way she views her art and how it relates to her trying to find her human side through the demon is another interesting element. The way Lydia just describes the feel and sensuality of human skin and blood is so intimate, and disgusting but beautiful at the same time. My only reason I’m rating this 4.5 stars instead of 5 is that I wish there was more detail or background to be fleshed out in certain parts. One thing I have in mind was Gideon and her interactions with him. But overall I’d recommend this book to anyone.

OCME
by Bruce Goldfarb
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Interesting history about the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, MD. Thought it would be more of a memoir, but a lot of time was dedicated to talking about the formation of the OCME and I found it a little bit boring.

The Paris Novel
by Ruth Reichl
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Didn't know what to expect. I loved it!

Star Gazer
by Claudia Gray
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part 2 in a series. Bianca is living in a vampire school. She falls in love with a vampire hunter, Lucas. She also learns a secret about the principal. She is trying to lure ghosts to the school to destory them.

The Song Of Achilles
by Madeline Miller
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5 stars (if I could give it more, I would) This book truly helps me understand why people wish they could read a book for the the first time again. I read this back in 2021-ish and was moved by this story; and still am to this day. But in 2024 I feel like I really dissect this book. The sweet writing of Madeline Miller, every word not wasted and every line like honey. This book is a perfect summer read as well for it’s beautiful scene descriptions: both in safety and peril. The way this book tugs at your heart; the love between Patroclus and Achilles is such a beautiful story of love, friendship and oaths to those you stay loyal to.

Precious Little Sleep
by Alexis Dubief
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I can’t believe this is a book that I 1. have read and 2. am logging for summer reading — but sadly this is the only book I’ve read.

Sonny's Blues
by James Baldwin
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Sonnys Blues by James Baldwin is a powerful exploration of pain, family, and redemption. Through the lens of jazz and brotherhood, Baldwin captures the struggle of Black identity, emotional repression, and the healing power of understanding and expression.

Harry Potter And The Half-blood Prince
by J.K. Rowling
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Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince is the sixth book in the series. In this book the Death Eaters have gone crazy not only in the Wizarding world but also in the Muggle world. Muggles are people who don't do magic. Now Hogwarts is no longer a safe place for the students. I really enjoyed reading this book and would rate it five stars.

Guts: A Graphic Novel
by Raina Telgemeier
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The book Guts is a true story about the author Raina Telgemeier. The book is about anxiety and stomach issues. She had gotten the stomach bug and is scared to throw up. It shows the journey of the author's mental and physical health issues. I really enjoyed reading this book and would rate it five stars.

Twins: A Graphic Novel (Twins #1)
by Varian Johnson
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I liked this book alot. It was nice how it showed to perspectives instead of just one side. The two different personalities were amazing and I loved how they were very different even though they looked alike. This book is really entertaining I couldn't even put it down before I finished.
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