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Skim by Mariko Tamaki

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3.5

The Paradox of Getting Better by RAVEN LYN. CLEMENS

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2.5

Dr. Bloodmoney by Philip K. Dick

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.
This was a book club pick, not something I would choose myself. I really tried but it’s too dark and heavy and I don’t need to internalize that right now.
The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Starling House by Alix E. Harrow

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3.75

We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix

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4.0

The claustrophobic chapter is literally the most viscerally terrifying thing I’ve read in a horror book. Eek!
The Shortest History of China: From the Ancient Dynasties to a Modern Superpower—A Retelling for Our Times by Linda Jaivin

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.
Had to return to library
The Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke

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4.0

The Tatami Galaxy by Tomihiko Morimi

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 41%.
Just couldn’t really get into it
Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness by Pooja Lakshmin

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4.0