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There There by Tommy Orange

4.0

Sometimes the intertwined narratives stories are a miss, but I really enjoyed this one. But damn did the end come at you fast! 

Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by Jenny Bayliss

emotional hopeful

4.75

Jenny Bayliss writes the absolute coziest winter books. There's not much I can think to add, other than I loved the friendships and flowers in this one. 

A Jingle Bell Mingle by Sierra Simone, Julie Murphy

5.0

I love how light and corny this series is. The perfect kickoff to my holiday romance fest. 

Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon

3.5

Didn't like this one as much as the first. Even on audiobook, there were several elements that felt repetitive, but still enjoyable.

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May

4.0

This was a lovely and much-needed read - a reminder to take a break before the need for a break takes you. But I still found myself tearing through it rather than savoring it. 

I'd read a quote and think "yes, let's remember that" only to turn the page rather than marking it. 

Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London

3.5

I honestly liked this one a lot more than expected. Fan fic meets vampire romance? Count me in

Did not love the narrator on the audiobook though. 

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

4.0

Since I haven't watched the show in a few years, it was pretty cool to relive this story. 

Now I just need the next one to open up on Libby.

The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

3.5

This is exactly the cozy read I needed after *gestures to the state of the world* but I had to dock a few points for missing details. Like the neighbor who requested help but didn't get it ... Even though the MC found a bunch of new ways to help in the interim 

American Rapture by CJ Leede

challenging dark emotional fast-paced

4.75

Amidst all the tragedy in this book, it's somehow still more hopeful than Maeve Fly? So many things in this book destroyed me, but I loved every second. 

Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan

4.0

Lovedddd this curse-breaking-fated-enemies-to-lovers-multi-hyphenate book