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3.5 uncomfortably real, badass, high tech stars!

War Girls is a wonderful work of war time science fiction based in the strong relationship and sweet love of two sisters despite the odds. Tochi Onyebuchi writes a personal, action packed, fast paced story full of rich history and based on the Nigerian Civil War.

i need more! diaspora experience! in! fantasy!

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No Gods, No Monsters is an incredibly inclusive story about othering, oppression, police violence, connection and how we stay safe and fight back. Though it is heavy at times, and there are many characters to follow, it is absolutely a wonderful work of art.

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The Guncle is a fun, warm, delightful read. It will make you laugh, and it will fill your heart. It is definitely a wonderfully light book with lots of soul, acceptance and growth. It is a sweet and human story of one family’s love and overcoming of obstacles.

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This book really messed with my emotions I didn't see anything coming

5 beautifully Thai, bachelorette style, dragon riding stars!

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Spark to Shadow was everything I wanted in a book. It is everything I want in all of my YA and New Adult fantasy books. I am incredibly impressed! I went into this book thinking, “thank goodness I can read an Asian inspired ownvoices ARC” and as I read, there was just more and more that I enjoyed about this book. This book is definitely not short of any fun with a Bachelorette style competition, magic, badass friends, dragons, and a classic love triangle. Not to mention bonus excitement that added so much joy for me as a reader, such as a Thai main character (when do you ever see that?!), sex worker positive society and a matriarchy with fair gender rolls (in Miang).

Spark to Shadow follows a young woman named Fang. She is about to step up to be the head of her clan, but first, she must choose a consort and fulfill a peace contract to bind her country, Miang, with the nearby nation of Anda. Of course, when traveling to another country with different customs, there is bound to be things you don’t expect. Like stumbling upon a male witch who is inexplicably tied to you with a red string. Continue reading...

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Ugh this was so cute and stressful. rtc - hopefully

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