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The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron
Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.

I feel like I got what I needed from what I read. This book i can see helping some people quite a lot if they are new to the work you do in counselling. However, if you have been working on sensitivities for any significant amount of time some of this is just common sense. Not a bad book by any stretch, I just didn't find myself gaining much by finishing the book. 

Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

4.5

Definitely my favourite of the series so far. Such a fun story and the characters are so loveable. 

Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.

I know I didn't get very far in this but the writing was so not it. I don't mind a more immature writing style but this was too high school for me. I just already couldn't stand any of the characters. 

The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen

5.0

Oh my god what a cute book. Not only is the romance adorable but the world building is fascinating. The characters are charming as well.  

An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn

4.0

Objectively, are these books "good" ? No. Are they entertaining? Absolutely. As a kid who grew up on Pride and Prejudice, having some silly little stories that are in that same regency era (not comparable craft wise to Austin, more comparable vibe wise). 

That being said, this is my favourite so far in the series. I really enjoyed the romance and as usual the characters were so endearing. Yet another Bridgerton with major first world problems - but they some how are still so charming. 

House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig

5.0

This was a surprise 5 star for me. I went into it without hearing much about it and was expecting just a silly little YA romp. I was so so so wrong. I couldn't recommend this book enough, just perfect.

Did you grow up with the classic piece of cinema, Barbie and the Twelve Dancing Princesses? (i.e. did you have taste?) Then this is the book for you. I kept picturing the characters as the characters from the Barbie movie so that was the only distracting part... 

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

5.0

What a perfect little book. The romance was amazing. I am not always a fan of enemies to lovers but this was done so perfectly. I loved the fantasy elements as well, the idea of the magic type-writer and the letters. Just such a fun read. 

I was giggling and kicking my feet like a little girl multiple times during this book. I was also on edge and couldn't put it down at other points. Just an overall great read. 

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

5.0

A re-read, I first read this book when I was in my early teens. It’s just as good now as it was years ago. 

Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

4.5

I read this when I was a little kid, in English, and I remember not understanding it and disliking it. After about 20 years and re-reading it in it's original language, I can say I was wrong. This is a very sweet little story people of all ages can enjoy. 

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

5.0

How could this be anything but 5 stars. Alice Walker's beautiful prose and talent for building emotional peeks and valleys is unmatched. This is one of the most important novels in American history and should be mandatory reading for years to come.