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Lodestar
by Shannon Messenger
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I loved loved loved this book from the very beginning. Sophie and her crew were the best as always and I am kinda starting to hate Fitz. Keefe still remains the best character.

A Christmas Memory
by Richard Paul Evans
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I was so excited to find a Richard Paul Evans book I had not read! I finished it in one day. This is a very touching, realistic story of forgiveness-- even after the loved one had passed. We can all use this wisdom in our lives.

One of us is next
by Karen M. Mcmanus
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Karen M McManus never fails to amaze with her books. One of us is next is the second book after One of us is lying. Her writing truly captured how I think everyone felt during those moments of tension and mystery while solving the murder. I loved this book

Exile
by Shannon Messenger
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This was the second book after the start of the series Keepers of the Lost Cities and narrates the adventures of Keefe, Sophie and Silveny to a cave to reset Sophie's powers.

Tupac Shakur
by Staci Robinson
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5 stars The biography of Tupac was an experience. Growing up I listened to Tupac and other old school rappers, but I never really knew much of their in depth life. I loved reading this to get a better insight on how Tupac’s family and friends viewed him: and outspoke young Black man who was a wonderful artist. He cared so much for my community and always wanted the best for it; especially coming from a family of Panthers. After reading this, I need to read Assata and Afeni’s autobiography: I feel like the experience would be even greater to view from a much closer relatives lenses.

The Great Alone
by Kristin Hannah
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Heart wrenching, beautifully written, tragic story. This book will rip your heart out multiple times but definitely worth a read!!

1984
by George Orwell
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This book was enjoyable to read. There was a lot of symbolism in the book, like the chocolate rations and 2+2=5, and it was fun noticing the references to things earlier said. It broke down how government authority (big brother) has the potential of manipulation by taking it to the absolute extreme. This got it's point across, but it also made some parts of the book (like newspeak and the 2 minutes hate) seem out of place and unrealistic to what an actual oligarch would look like.

“the” Book Of Guilt
by Catherine Chidgey
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I received an ARC for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey is an absolutely heartbreaking story about a group of children raised on the outskirts of the English Countryside where they are raised by three women. One woman records their dreams and gives them medicine. One woman teaches them, and one woman keeps an eye on them as they sleep. All the women mark down the children's misdeeds in what is known as The Book of Guilt. The children are told that if they follow all the rules and listen, they'll be sent to an amazing place where all of their dreams will come true. All of this seems innocent enough, however, as the story continues, several red flags appear. The way the author brings out the characteristics and mannerisms of each child makes the revelations even more devastating. The manner in which these poor individuals were treated by the townspeople was outright disgusting, even after several years had gone by when the grave injustice was somewhat rectified. Sadly, I was able to envision everything that had happened because it was very close to other horrific events in history. Even now, some human beings are considered lesser due to their backgrounds; and while that isn't exactly the same as what happened here, it is still quite abominable to know that if this were happened today, there would be staunch supporters of it because they would view it as something necessary because they don't believe that everyone is equal. As heart-wrenching as the plot was, The Book of Guilt was well-written as well as enlightening about how certain things in history were able to occur without too much public knowledge. Thank you to Net Galley and the author for the ARC.

The Fourth Closet: Five Nights At Freddy’s (original Trilogy Book 3)
by Scott Cawthon
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The Fourth Closet is wild, dark, and full of shocking twists. It dives deep into identity, grief, and the terrifying truth behind the animatronics. Just when you think it’s over, it pulls you back in. A creepy, emotional, and intense end to the trilogy.

Everything Is Tuberculosis
by John Green
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Five stars for being a) a fantastic novel about history, disease, and humanity, and b) a book written by John Green.
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