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Witches Among Us: Understanding Contemporary Witchcraft and Wicca by Thorn Mooney

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

Another amazing work by Thorn Mooney! I love Thorn's books and writing, and I always know that her books are going to be amazing, and this one did not disappoint. While I know the target audience is for non-practitioners, this is the type of book that everyone can benefit from, including practitioners of Witchcraft and Pagans! Definitely recommend it :)  

Touching Ink by Cara Dee

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Comforting Touch by Cara Dee

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Touch of Trouble by Cara Dee

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Touch to Surrender by Cara Dee

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Twice the Touch by Cara Dee

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Look But Don't Touch by Cara Dee

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Sunrise On The Reaping by Suzanne Collins

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

 “i love you like all-fire.” 

This book has broken me. It grabbed my heart, tore it to pieces and when I thought it couldn't tear it more, it found those pieces and kept tearing at it. This book WILL hurt you but it will also make you think. And this time, with the situation we have in the world right now, the message about the danger of propaganda is even more important. This book will break you but you will love it. 💔 

Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out by Shannon Reed

funny informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

This was a very quick read and I really enjoyed it! I loved the author's stories about her trips to the library and how that inspired and molded who she is. I enjoyed the stories she shared about her students and the way she approaches books when teaching. A chapter I particularly liked was the chapter on the topic of representation in literature, which I feel is very important and it made my heart so happy when that student learned that a) libraries were free and b) that she could find main characters who looked like her. 

In a time where book bans are more and more common around the world, I think that books that remind us of the importance of libraries and books themselves are more and more important and this is one of them!  

Kindred Spirits: World Book Day Edition 2016 by Rainbow Rowell

funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

I'm not a Star Wars, much for the contrary, but I love reading Rainbow Rowell's writing so I had to read this one. It's a cute short story and I liked the characters! The FMC relationship with her dad reminded me of a Cath and Wren in Fangirl and their relationship with their mom.