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The Homecoming War by Addie Woolridge
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
A good YA book dealing with parent loss. The idea of two rival schools having to combine is fun! I bet the principal regrets skimping on security cameras with all the pranks the kids play. It’s got a smidge of crush/ light romance perfect for this genre.
North Is the Night by Emily Rath
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
4.0
I love Dr Rath and this genre for her. I loved the attention to detail especially since I don’t know that much about Finnish mythology.
If you like any Hades and Persephone retellings you might like this. If you have read A Fate Inked In Blood and want MORE (similar) mythology pick this up for sure. I’d highly suggest the audiobook for all the correct pronunciations.
The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
What a good story! It really gave me outlander vibes with the time travel but without the historical context. I liked how the MMC didn’t instantly fall back in love with FMC. I’d say there is a smidge of a twist at the end that I didn’t see coming. This is a really good intro into magical realism if you’ve never tried the genre. It’s pretty easy to follow and clearly written.
Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
3.0
It’s not bad, just not great. The plot gets dull in the middle and really picks up at the end. The sub plot of her mom and the lost aunt and the divorce was meh. The last chapter was meh. I don’t like how the grief was handled.
When She Dances by Ruby Dixon
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
I am so glad I borrowed this from Libby. I can’t wait to explore this new part of the Rubyverse. This was so sweet and solidly spicy like you’d expect from Ruby. I hope we get to see more of the farm world refugees.
Salt in the Wound by Sierra Simone
dark
fast-paced
2.0
I wanted to DNF this but it started to pick up towards the middle. I just can’t get over the image of nuns teaching master level self defense. It is a dark, bdsm, age gap romance with STRONG catholic/ religious themes. I’ll read the next book because a book bestie loves them.
Girls Weekend by C.M. Nascosta
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
This is a fast read at just 5 hrs and I wish it were longer. The POVs feel rushed- yes, that’s to be expected with so short of a book and especially with the amount of characters. It’s cute and I loved the writing. The FMCs were all relatable in some aspect.