Thoughts of Dog is an incredibly sweet, super short, illustrated book about a dog and his stuffed "fren." I love the dog's personality and they way he interprets life. His fren is just as adorably illustrated as he is. I wanted this to be longer because I was having so much fun.

A Reluctant Witch's Guide to Magic by Shivaun Plozza

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

A Reluctant Witch’s Guide to Magic is a delightful middle grade fantasy about a girl named Willa who lives in the land of Ordinary Folk between two warring witch covens. She soon finds out that she is a witch and has until her next birthday to harness her magic and choose a coven. Or she’ll explode. No big deal.

In the meantime, the Ordinary Folk must deal with errant spells that cause raining frogs or vomiting daisies – that is, people vomiting daisies, not daisies that vomit. There are some roses to watch out for specifically on Tuesdays, but I digress.

This book is just plain fun. The story is exciting, Willa’s character is thoughtful, and the spells are silly. This will be a lighthearted romp for 10-12 year-olds certain to tickle their funny bones while also delivering an adventure.

Thank you to Clarion Books and Netgalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Second-Best Husband by Penny Jordan

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Friend picked this up at a thrift store for me because of the awkward title. Fun overall. The main character got annoying at times pining over a previous love (with whom she was never actually in a relationship). Other than that, it was entertaining.

Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

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4.0

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