Review: Like Family

Like Family
Like Family by Erin O. White
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this wonderful book that was mainly about three families. I loved how there were many different types of families displayed throughout this book and how it shows that there isn’t one way to be family. I also loved that everyone was struggling in their own way and was going through their own self-journey which impacted the relationship, of course. Isn’t that too often why things are so hard? I loved so much of the dialogue and I fell in love with each character and found myself for rooting for every single one of them.

Even now as I think about it, I smile and feel the warmth of remembering them. Highly recommended.

with gratitude to netgalley and The Dial Press for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Review: The Suicide House

The Suicide House
The Suicide House by Charlie Donlea
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Yes I went on a Donlea spree. Why not. His books are fun, fast, and while a bit creepy, I loved Rory/Lane so I was excited to read more of them.

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Review: The Summer War

The Summer War
The Summer War by Naomi Novik
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love Naomi Novik. Her writing is so beautiful. Her ideas are so heartwarming and joyful and interesting. Her characters always stay with me and this beautiful story was no exception. If anything, it’s proof that she’s so talented and can create deeply memorable characters and stories in much shorter format. I also loved how visual and creative this one was.

with gratitude to netgalley and Del Rey for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Review: Long Time Gone

Long Time Gone
Long Time Gone by Charlie Donlea
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loved this one, too. Fun idea. Imagine how it would feel if it turns out you’re the long lost child of a creepy rich family….

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Review: The Girl Who Was Taken

The Girl Who Was Taken
The Girl Who Was Taken by Charlie Donlea
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoy Donlea’s novels. I like his style and I love how it all comes together.

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Review: Ace of Hearts: Lessons in Love from an Asexual Girl

Ace of Hearts: Lessons in Love from an Asexual Girl
Ace of Hearts: Lessons in Love from an Asexual Girl by Cooklin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loved this. We need more books that tell different people’s stories so people can understand that there are so many ways to love and be loved. I loved the graphics too!!

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Review: That’s Not My Name

That's Not My Name
That’s Not My Name by Megan Lally
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This one was really interesting and kept me on edge the whole time.

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Review: She Didn’t See It Coming

She Didn't See It Coming
She Didn’t See It Coming by Shari Lapena
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Another Lapena book that I know I read in one swallow and then completely forget. What does that say about the book (or me?)

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Review: Lessons in Magic and Disaster

Lessons in Magic and Disaster
Lessons in Magic and Disaster by Charlie Jane Anders
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

i love Charlie Jane Anders. What talent. This book is different and sweet and i love that all the characters are interesting and well developed. I love how complex the family relationships are. I loved so much of this book even though it was a bit of a slow read for me.

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Review: Heartless Hunter

Heartless Hunter
Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have no idea how I found this book but my hold came up in the library and I figured i’ll give it a shot and I am so glad I did. It was so much fun! loved it!!

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Review: Rebel Witch

Rebel Witch
Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I usually get sick of a book after i read two of a series back to back but this was enjoyable and fun! What a fun random find!

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Review: Katabasis

Katabasis
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

Ok I might be an exception, but this book was TERRIBLE! It was really just an excuse for the author to show off how smart and well-read she is. The characters are one-dimensional. There’s no actual spark. The book drops a million names and ideas without explaining any of them. What a waste.

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