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Love and Death in London by Francine Pascal, Kate William

4.0

The second book of a three part mini series, felt exactly like a middle book. Multiple storylines happening at a breakneck speed. Honestly it was bit of a slog at times and needed a bit more werewolf, but some subplot storylines were able to wrap up with a bow. This book was still a grand distraction from life and I have high hopes going into the third book. 🐺

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott

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informative

4.0

Started this in the spring and never finished it. A little humor, a little wit, a lot of tips and tricks for writing and life, and a ton of truth. Essential for any Writer’s library.

An Excellent Host by Chelsea G. Summers

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5.0

Absolutely loved this story and found a new favorite author! Feminist, spicy, sacrificial, and timeless.

A Happy Death by Albert Camus

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reflective sad medium-paced

3.0

Written before The Stranger, this book carries some familiar elements and with it questions about the meaning of life and our existence in it. Some of the themes were “of the time” and don’t carry the same weight as today. In fact, in light of recent world events, it may have been bad timing on my part. Trigger warning for depressive themes, death, and self-serving misogyny.

All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson

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challenging emotional informative medium-paced

4.0

One of the most frequently banned and or challenged books. About a black queer boy growing up and sharing his experiences. An important narrative for not only him, but also for those of us that want to learn his story. The audiobook, read by the author, was full of family relationships, family dynamics, his honest experiences, and most importantly - his truth. This book is a memoir and a manifesto. If it can help someone struggling, someone looking for representation, someone wanting to understand or be understood - then it’s a necessary book.

Thor by Wayne Smith

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dark emotional tense medium-paced

Black Swan: The Twelve Lessons of Abandonment Recovery: Featuring, the Allegory of the Little Girl on the Rock by Susan Anderson

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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken

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dark mysterious tense slow-paced

3.0

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced