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The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
4.5
This story follows the generations of trauma endured by indigenous communities and their land. Wilson‘s storytelling encouraged me as a reader to confront this country’s harsh history and reflect on my relationship with the land I call home.
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
3.5
A very sweet romance that had me kicking my feet. There were a handful of plot holes that took me out of the story, but I was hoping for a silly little romance, and that’s what I got.
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
4.0
Du Maurier’s writing is beautiful and haunting. This book was definitely a slow-burn, it took effort on my part to stay engaged through its mundane exposition, but the last 100 pages were captivating.
Maame by Jessica George
4.5
Everything that Maame has accepted as normal begins to change, and she’s left searching for a new identity in the midst of grief and fear. George dives deep into raw emotions and the many ways we present them to the outside world. As a woman in my twenties, this book lead me consider many of my own conflicting emotions in a different light and I am appreciative of that.
Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown
5.0
Rubyfruit Jungle is an honest portrayal of queerness in 1960s United States. It’s a lesbian coming of age story with a tone that strikes a balance between thoughtful and raunchy. Brown’s writing was provocative in a way that sets this story apart from many of its contemporaries.
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
4.0
I could feel Ireland’s cold December air through the pages of this book. Short and sweet, Keegan transports the reader to 1985 Ireland, a time of economic hardship. I honestly wish this novel went into a little more depth, but can appreciate a short story for what it is.