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Light in Gaza: Writings Born of Fire by Jehad Abusalim, Jennifer Bing, Mike Merryman-Lotze

5.0

this is going down as one of my favorites.

emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

“Birth lasts longer than death.
In Palestine death is sudden, instant, constant, happens in between breaths.”

Rifqa is poetry collection that explores Palestinian resilience and resistance against Israeli occupation. This was devastatingly beautiful. Every line in this book was a punch to the gut. Palestinians deserve to live in a liberated Palestine. Free Palestine 🇵🇸

Well Met by Jen DeLuca

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3.0

a delightful enemies to lovers rom-com that doesn't disappoint if you don't think too much about the plot or the characters. this was adorable and unique on the surface. occasionally, the characters and their actions left me puzzled, but i made an effort not to dwell on it excessively. i was in the mood for something cheerful and lighthearted, and this book was just the right fit. this is my silly little romance read that i enjoyed and didn't overanalyze.

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

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3.0

I'll be honest, I thoroughly enjoyed it and was hooked right from the beginning. The story had a fantastic and promising start. The premise of this book is undeniably captivating. However, when it comes to the execution, it fell short in my opinion.

The pacing was frustratingly sluggish, and several chapters in the middle seemed like mere fillers. Perhaps it's solely due to my expectations being different. Nonetheless, I'd wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone in search of a captivating and compelling read. Overall, it was an enjoyable read.

The Casanova by T.L. Swan

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1.0

cooked my brain, and not in a good way.

The Do-Over by T.L. Swan

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1.0

this killed a few of my brain cells.

Five Gold Rings by Kristen Bailey

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2.0

somewhere between cute and boring.