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Big Swiss by Jen Beagin

4.5

Could have sworn Ottessa Moshfegh wrote this. It felt uncomfortable and grimy but also so introspective.

What a wild ride! Points off for a sad scene that I can't spoil.

Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono

3.5

Super cute, super quick read. Now I just need to watch the movie again for a refresher. 

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

4.0

For some reason, I underestimated this book. And then I thought it would be like Everything, Everywhere All at Once. But I enjoying this! Loved the exploration of a multiverse and felt a lot of Five of Cups energy.

Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher

4.0

Cute, fun, medieval. Great narrators as well. 

When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O'Neill

4.0

Did not know what to expect from this one, but absolutely loved the toxic friendship, going against societal norms, and female empowerment. Not to mention the commentary on corruption, social class, etc 

The Curse of Saints by Kate Dramis

3.75

Love these characters. There was a lot of world building, so it was a slow start, but all of the twists and turns were great. Looking forward to continuing the journey with them 

A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay

3.25

Definitely a beach read, despite all the murder. A lot of predictable plot points, but some of the humor was enjoyable. 

On Earth as It Is on Television by Emily Jane

4.0

This book had a slow start, but was a super fun read overall. I honestly can't really describe the book, other than I really appreciated how they referred to cats and their peets

Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown

3.5

This made me think differently about a lot of emotions, which was cool. But I'm not going to change the terms I use (I'm looking at you envy v. jealousy chapter)

Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

4.0

This book took me longer than expected to get through, but I loved all of it. I need more cozy reads in my life, especially now, so I'd recommend this to anyone else who needs one.