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Don't Let the Forest In
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I have to admit that I am not the biggest horror fan, since I am never able to find a horror book that appeals to me, but this one drew me in. When I found this novel in a bookstore and read the summary, I knew that I had to give it a shot. I…
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
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While on my search for my next read at a local bookshop, I pulled this novel from the shelf. I remember hearing that it was a great novel, and after reading some reviews, it seemed people online agreed. I have to say that this book takes the reader on an unforgettable adventure. “Words could be…
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The Blade Itself
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When my father handed me this book, recommending it as my next read, I thought that it would be just another action-packed fantasy adventure that I’ve read a thousand times over, but this book surprised me with its depth and insightfulness. “You have to have fear to have courage.” Premise of the book: When Logen…
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The Silverblood Promise (#1 in The Last Legacy)
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Picking up this book on a whim and buying it because of the breathtaking cover was a decision I didn’t know I’d come to love until a year later, when I finally decided to read it. The Silverblood Promise quickly became a fantasy book that stood out to me, and one I know I’d love…
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The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
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I happened to be wandering in the mystery section one day when this book caught my eye. The premise of this book is what first compelled me to buy it. Several weeks later, I could confidently say that this was the most unique mystery book I have ever read. “How lost do you have to…
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Last Night at the Telegraph Club
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While I don’t usually read historical fiction or romance, I found Last Night at the Telegraph Club to be an authentic coming-of-age story, with a tender sapphic relationship. “The word felt dangerous, and also powerful, as if uttering it would summon someone or something.” Premise of the book: Lily Hu, a Chinese American who lives…