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The Deal
by Elle Kennedy
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If you have watched the Off Canpus series this is the book for the show! I watched the show first which I loved. The book was good, but not fully impressed in comparison to the show. The ending gets a little better, but I am going to continue with the series.

Crown of Midnight
by Sarah J. Maas
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**Book Review: *Throne of Glass*** **By: Sarah J. Maas** *Throne of Glass* is one of the best fantasy books I have read. It follows Celaena Sardothien, a famous assassin who has been imprisoned in a brutal labor camp. She is given a chance to earn her freedom by competing in a tournament against other criminals to become the king's champion. Along the way, she uncovers dangerous secrets hidden within the castle and learns that not everything is as it seems. One of my favorite parts of the book was the main character, Celaena. She is confident, clever, and incredibly skilled, but she also has emotional moments that make her feel like a real person. I also liked the friendships and rivalries she develops with the other characters because they made the story more interesting. The mystery surrounding the castle kept me guessing, and there were several unexpected twists that made me want to keep reading. The author does a great job of describing the world and making each setting feel alive. The action scenes are exciting without being confusing, and the slower moments help readers understand the characters better. Sometimes the beginning of the book felt a little slow because it spent time introducing the world and the competition, but once the story picked up, it became hard to put down. I would recommend *Throne of Glass* to readers who enjoy fantasy, adventure, mystery, and strong characters. It has action, magic, and suspense that keep the story exciting from beginning to end. Overall, I would give this book **5 out of 5 stars** because it has an engaging plot, memorable characters, and a story that made me excited to read the next book in the series.

The Past Is Red
by Catherynne M. Valente
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I read this book as part of Book Riot's Read Harder challenge to read a sci-fi novella. This is a genre I don't typically read. Post-apocalyptic stories tend to stay in my head, so I know they are thought-provoking and therefore worthwhile, but they also scare me, so I tend to shy away from them. Hence my three-star rating. The book probably deserves 3.5 or even 4 stars, but I have to lower it out of fear lol. It was unpleasant to read about a post-climate change society, even though that story did contain rays of hope. If you're a fan of the genre, though, I'd encourage you to give this book a try. The plot was perfectly thought out, I liked the characters, and the ideas were super creative. This one will stick with me for a while.

Twin crowns
by Catherine Doyle,Katherine Webber
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honestly, this book wasn't as bad as I thought it would be AT ALL. I actually read about 200 pages when I first got it then forgot about it because I wanted to read other books. I finished the rest of it (the book was 506 pages long) in about 2 days because it went by so fast. I loved this book and will definitely read the sequel.

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.

Hollow
by Celina Myers
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It felt like a stream of consciousness at time and would randomly jump perspectives. The ending was disappointing.

The Goldfinch
by Donna Tartt
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Disappointing. It’s heavily-flawed in ways I cannot overlook; the message feels tacked on at the end, and isn’t ‘present’ as a through-line. I couldn’t suspend my disbelief half or even most of the time. Long book, but not daunting; it’s laughably easy to get through, because even if it didn’t feel like ‘all that’ to me, it was still written with a quick and entertaining pen. I gave The Secret History a three-star rating but this novel struggled in comparison because of the wide-reaching scope. Like I said: couldn’t suspend my disbelief. Did not live up to the Pulitzer hype, though I understand why it touched people; wasn’t saying anything new to me. Also: weird structural quirks, with the punctuation and all that. Blegh.

The Twisted Ones: Five Nights At Freddy’s (five Nights At Freddy’s Graphic Novel #2)
by Scott Cawthon
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The Twisted Ones takes the horror up a level. It’s intense, creepy, and full of nightmare fuel. The animatronics are scarier, horrific, the mystery is deeper, and Charlotte’s past won’t let her go. It’s fast, freaky, and had me hooked from start to finish.

How to Find a Missing Girl
by Victoria Wlosok
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this has to be one of the best books i've ever read. sapphism plus true crime? of course I'm going to love it. The "a good girls guide to murder" vibes kept me hooked the entire time. and I absolutely loved lea and iris's relationship. they were amazing !! also, the scene were iris got shot by Mr. cooper and the detective and everyone else came was just so emotional and perfect. 100% would recommend this book and I would love to reread it again for the first time. there weren't any plot holes and the plot twist was unpredictable. absolutely adored this book. <333

West With Giraffes
by Lynda Rutledge
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Compelling, thoughtful and heartwarming. A truly enjoyable read!
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