Tag: spoiler free
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The Girls: Sappho Goes To Hollywood
From the shy and aloof Garbo to the strategic and seductive Dietrich to the absolute insane in the best of ways Bankhead, these vibrant women leap off of the page. Their shared lovers are just the tip of the iceberg.
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Nanny Ogg’s Cookbook
Have you ever wondered the proper etiquette involved in communications with vampires, witches, and trolls? I know those are circumstances that all of us struggle with daily. This book has you covered.
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Lonely Castle In The Mirror
There are some books that just stay with you, leave a lasting impression on your heart and mind. This is one of those books.
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Moon Of The Crusted Snow
Waubgeshig Rice is a genius. Instead of taking the big city route with lots of craziness and people hitting each other with two-by-fours to get the last can of beans from the supermarket, the intimate setting conveys the story in a way that feels completely original.
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This Place: 150 Years Retold
Being a collection told through the eyes of Indigenous creators, you can feel how much each author cares about their people and their culture. It leaves you with a burning desire to know more.
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Children of Blood and Bone
It is rare that a story manages to get you equally invested in this many characters. Typically, I’ll have one favorite and be completely ambivalent to the fates of the rest. But not this series.
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The Wayward Children: A Positive Perspective
It is a rare moment that you read something that feels truly original. This is one of those series.
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For The Wolf: A Positive Perspective
The story is a Red Riding Hood and Beauty And The Beast hybrid retelling. It has elements of both. Girl with a red hood goes into the forest and encounters a wolf. Grumpy boy is grumpy.
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Haunting Adeline: A Positive Perspective
The story is gripping and somehow manages to be terrifying and sexy all at the same time. The characters were interesting. I don’t think there was a single character without an element of gray to them.
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The Dark King: A Positive Perspective
Found this gem that’s described as “Neon Gods meets Fifty Shades.” Color me intrigued.