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The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi
lighthearted
relaxing
3.5
A very sweet Japanese novella about reconnecting with lost loved ones at a magical cafe. If that sounds eerily similar to Before the Coffee Gets Cold, that's because it is. There are a few original twists in here, but overall it just felt to me like a retelling of that story. With that being said, this novella was well written, straightforward, and cozy. It shares the Japanese traditions of remembrance meals with readers from any culture in a heartwarming way. I also thought that the recipes after each chapter were a cute touch. I do wish that there had been more of an overarching plot, but if you just treat it like the (very short) short story collection that it is, it makes a lot of sense.
**I received an ARC from Netgalley to review.
**I received an ARC from Netgalley to review.
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
3.0
If you like endless Joss Whedon style quips in place of normal dialogue, this is the book for you
How to Be Single and Happy: Science-Based Strategies for Keeping Your Sanity While Looking for a Soul Mate by Jennifer Taitz
5.0
I really love that this included so many great DBT skills!
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
3.5
Way more fucked up than you’d expect
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
5.0
Am I the only one that thought of 30 Rock every time he called her Lemon