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Chainsaw Man, Vol. 9
by Tatsuki Fujimoto
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Once gain the storyline climaxes and builds on from the previous books in the series. Without giving to much I would like to say that it keeps you surprised and amazed at the contents of its creative descriptive writing. I can imagine the story come to life.

This Could Be Us
by Kennedy Ryan
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This is the second book of Ryan’s Skyland series. While it does not seem like it’s imperative that you read them in order I did enjoy the first book, “Before I Let Go” better.

The Queen Of Nothing
by Holly Black
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It was an absolutely perfect ending to the series, considering I binged the whole thing in a day. Jude became the Queen of Faerie and it wrapped up the story very nicely. The serpent was a very shocking twist at the end, where Cardan could serve as a good king waking from his blood. It was perfect.

Shark Heart
by Emily Habeck
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A truly unique, strange, and beautiful story that exceeded my expectations when I picked it up to read.

Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children
by Ransom Riggs
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This enchanting fantasy novel invites readers into a world where a young boy discovers a mysterious orphanage filled with children possessing peculiar abilities. As he unravels the secrets of their existence and confronts hidden dangers, the story explores themes of identity, belonging, and the struggle against societal norms, all enhanced by haunting vintage photographs that add a unique visual element to the narrative. The blend of adventure, mystery, and emotional depth makes it a compelling read for both young adults and older audiences alike.

Same Time Next Summer
by Annabel Monaghan
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This was my first Monaghan book. I really enjoyed her writing style. I felt that the then and now aspects of the book complemented each other seamlessly. I do wish there was a "future" or little epilogue that gave readers a glimpse into what could have happened.

The Amalfi Curse
by Sarah Penner
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A good read of blending history from centuries ago to today. I enjoyed reading this story and learned a little Italian along the way!

Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds
by Allison Brennan
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Just okay. Could be made into a Hallmark movie - a bit predictable.

The Seaside Library
by Brenda Novak
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This is the story of 3 friends, a small island, a murder that happened 20 years ago, lies and loyalties. We find that eventually the truth comes out as lies are hard to maintain. The book is a little slow to get interesting but has a great twist at the end.

Beloved
by Toni Morrison
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5 stars “And no one, nobody on this earth, would list her daughter’s characteristics on the animal side of the paper…She felt she had to convince, that what she had done was right because it came from true love.” pg. 296 Though in the beginning might seem to be a slower read, once you really get into the book, you’ll find collective trauma and love of each and every character. Trauma creates fear, which in turn creates love. The trauma of slavery: being seen as an animal and the set monitary value placed on not only yourself, but other Black people; the fear of slave hunters and klan members coming after you to lynch, burn or kill in other horrific ways; And if not to kill—to dirty your soul and mind. The fear of: Being haunted by the ghosts (both living and dead) from your past; The child that roams the halls in rage of death, but the love of: doing anything for your children, even if it means taking matters into your own hands; slowly opening the tin box that conceals your heart; finally stepping off those porch steps to ask for help, to feel the embrace of another being. For my second Toni Morrison book, this was a great read. I agree wholeheartedly with the statement that Morrison’s books are all about love, especially for Black people and our community.
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