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Goodbye, My Princess
by Fei Wo Si Cun
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Wow. I started this at midnight, and by the time I got to the page 50 mark, I already knew I was going to be pulling an all-nighter to finish it. Didn't go to bed until 4 in the morning, but it was SO worth it. This book literally has me scouring Reddit for other translated Chinese novels. It was such a refreshing read (actually, it was super depressing, but that's neither here nor there). I feel like the synopsis doesn't fully capture what this story is about, because the romance---while present---isn't even the most impactful part of the story, and there is SO much more that happens. I can't even really describe it well to convince someone to read it because there is too much to say. If you like Asian-focused historical fantasies with just enough magic present without having to familiarize yourself with a convoluted magic system, I so highly urge (urge!) you to read this. Do not let the fact that this book is part of the YA collection deter you from picking it up, it is a gold mine. If I could choose only one book to reread for the rest of my life, it would immediately be this one.

The Only One Left
by Riley Sager
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Although some of this was a little far fetched, it definitely kept me guessing!

Who Was William Shakespeare?
by Celeste Mannis
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This book is illustrated beautifully. The suspense and drama that occurred in William Shakespeare's life fills these pages, keeping readers on the edges of their seats. It includes names of famous plays that he wrote, his childhood, and hardships he had to suffer through.

Can't Get Enough
by Kennedy Ryan
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While I had different expectations for this story, I would say I enjoyed it overall. I noticed that this series can have some moments that seem slow to develop, but I appreciate the author capturing authentic emotions and making all her characters feel relatable.

Reckless
by Lauren Roberts
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This was the second book by Lauren Roberts and j can't say that I was disappointed. With the ending of powerless, the king dying, Kitt becoming king and Paeyden being branded, this book picked up right where it left off. The tension between Paeyden and Kai is so thick you could cut it with a knife

The Sheltering Sky
by Paul Bowles
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This novel tells the tragic love story of an American couple who are traveling across North Africa. There is action,peril and the clash of values between travelers and locals. It is a warning about the ignorance of cultures that are alien to Americans. Be aware of dated language.

It Ends With Us
by Colleen Hoover
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Loved it! I could not put this down

salt houses
by Hala Alyan
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the prose is so beautiful, so masterfully poetic. there are so many tiny moments that will stick with you forever. the characters feel so real, are so easy to love.

The Husbands
by Holly Gramazio
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Parts of this book are amusing and funny, as our protagonist, Lauren constantly receives and sends men back up into her magical attic, exchanging each of them for a new husband. Yet none of them are right for her. Sometimes they are rejected for silly reasons. She goes through hundreds of men that might have been a possible future for her. This book reminding me a little of the old movie Sliding Doors. I will not say how the book ends or if she ends up with anyone. It ends quickly though. Part of me would also have liked an explanation why the attic was even doing this... why was she chosen to try out some many variations of her life? Or was it just random?

Total Dreamboat
by Katelyn Doyle
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I did not love this book. I feel like they barely hung out on the cruise and couldn’t handle any conflicts that arose. I also thought the ending was rushed.
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