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Cackle
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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A darkly funny, frightening novel about a young woman learning how to take what she wants from a witch who may be too good to be true, from the author of The Return. All her life, Annie has played it nice and safe. After being unceremoniously dumped by her longtime boyfriend, Annie seeks a fresh start. She accepts a teaching position that moves her from Manhattan to a small village upstate. Shes stunned by how perfect and picturesque the town is. The people are all friendly and warm. Her new apartment is dreamy too, minus the oddly persistent spider infestation. Then Annie meets Sophie. Beautiful, charming, magnetic Sophie, who takes a special interest in Annie, who wants to be her friend. More importantly, she wants Annie to stop apologizing and start living for herself. Thats how Sophie lives. Annie cant help but gravitate toward the self-possessed Sophie, wanting to spend more and more time with her, despite the fact that the rest of the townsfolk seema little afraid of her. And like, okay. There are some things. Sophies appearance is uncanny and ageless, her mansion in the middle of the woods feels a little unearthly, and she does seem to wield a certain powerbut she couldnt becould she?
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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Thank you Joey!! I almost bought this one this morning from someone on Facebook! I can‘t wait to read it! Thanks so much 🖤💜

#LitsyLove

Also thanks for “Everything Here is Beautiful!” Just opened that one! Thanks so much 🤗 ❤️

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wildwoodreads
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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Just a Rachel Harrison appreciation post. If you‘re still looking for a great Halloween read let me introduce you to a few of my favorites. 🎃🎃🎃

https://wildwoodreads.com/2024/10/29/ranking-rachel-harrison-novels/

ICantImReading “The Return” is the only book of hers I haven‘t read! 🖤 1mo
mom_of_4 I havent been reading halloween books or watching movies. I been slacking 1mo
wildwoodreads @mom_of_4 I get that. This Halloween didn‘t feel very much like Halloween to me. 1mo
wildwoodreads @ICantImReading It‘s really good! It‘s a little different from her other books but still a great read. 1mo
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twinkletoes74
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I loved this book. I didn't want it to end.
I'm definitely going to look for more books by this author.

Chrissyreadit Same! 1mo
twinkletoes74 It was a fantastic book, wasn't it ? 1mo
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Blh87
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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Mehso-so

I found the main character kind of insufferable, but I enjoyed the writing overall. The story was just ok.

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ShyBookOwl
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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An obvious find for #HotDrink in the #BookScavengerHunt. I feel like this is one u either love, or hate, and I L🖤VE it 🕷

#HauntedShelf #BlackCatCrew @BookwormAHN 16 pts

BookwormAHN 🖤🐈‍⬛🖤 2mo
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AudiobookingWithLeah
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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Mehso-so

3⭐
⬗ I hope to find another Rachel Harrison book that I love as much as “Such Sharp Teeth,“ but “Cackle“ wasn't it. It was okay, but it didn't have the pull of SST.
⬗ The narration by Dylan Moore fits the story quite well.

ShyBookOwl I recommend Black Sheep. It's my favourite Harrison, with SST being a close second 2mo
AudiobookingWithLeah @ShyBookOwl I've already listened to Black Sheep, and I didn't love that one. 2mo
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BookwormAHN
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I loved this book! Annie has just gotten out of a long relationship and has moved to a new town where she meets Sophie, the local witch. This book is all about female friendship, empowerment and also how spiders can be cute 🕷
#HauntedShelf #BlackCatCrew #WordSearch 19
#bookscavengerhunt #HotDrink #bookrecommendations #paranormal #Witchathon @TEArificbooks #Spookoween @TheSpineView #31By31 @Catsandbooks

PuddleJumper 🐈‍⬛🖤🐈‍⬛ 2mo
TheSpineView Well done! 2mo
ShyBookOwl I have such a soft spot for this one. I really love it 🖤🐈‍⬛ 2mo
Catsandbooks 👏🏼👻🧡 2mo
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BookwormAHN
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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Here is the second half of my #HauntedShelf tbr 🐈‍⬛
#BlackCatCrew

AnnCrystal 📚 Gothikana 💝💝💝💝💝. 2mo
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DimeryRene
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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I think this is my second of hers this year and my fourth total. Consistently 3-4 stars. About halfway through this one and like the main character just fine. Her “sophisticated” new friend is sort of 😑😑

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ShelleyBooksie
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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Came across this paragraph about insecurities and bullying in Rachael Harrison's Cackle. As someone whose name rhymes with both "smelly" and "jelly" (and I've never been petite), I totally get this!

PageShifter My name can be shortened to “Jossu“ and that rhymes with “Possu“ that means piglet in English. And I wasn't petite but not chubby either (at all!) as a child so I think you have felt yourself “not petite“ for nothing. I mean: children just use these words to awake some reaction. I have never used this most common short version of my name because they made me hate it 9mo
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ShelleyBooksie
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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@TheLudicReader - thank you for my amazing swap package ♡♡ It was so thoughtful of you to send along something for Josie - she was very excited to get something with her name to open. I hope that you have an amazing Christmas dear friend ♡
@MaleficentBookDragon

TheLudicReader Yay. No card though, right? Geesh.I wonder where it went. Lol. Merry Christmas! 12mo
ShelleyBooksie No card but I did get a lovely card in the mail from you ♡ @TheLudicReader 12mo
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jdiehr
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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Really enjoyed this story about a woman coming into her own.

Small town ✔️
Witchy ✔️
Pet spider ✔️

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ImperfectCJ
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this novel! It's an interesting look at the challenge of forming healthy relationships, at power---especially the power of women---and how people react to it, and at friendships between women. It's silly in places, sure, but I found it fun and thought-provoking.

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DGRachel
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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I struggled with this book early on. The writing was engaging, but it didn‘t take long for Annie‘s incessant whining and angst to get on my nerves. The book was saved by the introduction of Ralph, the spider. I loved him so much. I did like the way the book ended, but any comments on that would be spoilery, so I‘ll say no more beyond I‘m glad I stuck with it. Thanks @Chrissyreadit for the #auldlangspine recommendation.

Chrissyreadit I‘m glad you liked it! TBH it took me a while also but then i really enjoyed it! 13mo
DGRachel @Chrissyreadit I really loved how Annie grew to accept and love herself. The Annie fully embracing her magic, whether metaphorical or real, is gorgeous and I loved the epilogue with Madison. 🖤 13mo
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Grrlbrarian
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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Witch, please. This tale of a bad breakup turned female empowerment story gave me the PERFECT spooky season vibes 🧙‍♀️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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RachReads
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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🕷🕷🕷½ spiders for this cozy book about a girl who befriends a witch even though the whole town is affraid of her and/or sucks up to her to stay on her good side. I really loved the description of the town & Sophie's house, I want to teleport there. The pet spider was a cute added touch. I really liked the ending & it could be used to start a sequel, which could be really cool. Overall, it was a fun, fall read with a few creepy parts🏡🕷🏰🕸🍵

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SpeculativeFemale
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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#AutumnPlease Day 11

Here's a really fun book, especially for this time of year, set in a #SmallTown.

And my favorite furball just had to get in on the action today to rep for the #catsoflitsy

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Eggs Sweet photo 💜🐈😻 14mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 😽😽😽 14mo
Leftcoastzen 👏👍❤️😻 14mo
dabbe Hello there, fluffy furball kitty! 🖤🐾🖤 14mo
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ShyBookOwl
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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#FaveFallDrink #AutumnPlease! @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Aromatic coffee beans (not syrups!)... 😌

Eggs 🍵🕸️ 🧙 nicely done 🤗👏🏻 1y
ShyBookOwl @Eggs 🎃 thx for the prompt! 1y
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ShyBookOwl
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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Eggs 💚🕸️🕷️🖤 Great photo (edited) 1y
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MidnightBookGirl
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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Eggs Perfect 🕷️🖤🕸️ 1y
Emilymdxn I love this book so much! I read it for scarathlon last year 🎃 1y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great cover 🧙🏻 🕸️ 1y
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SpeculativeFemale
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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This book was so much fun and a great way to start my fall reading!

The story hovers between funny and eerie, with everything from disturbing ghost scenes to moments of pure and poignant friendship.

Ultimately, this is a girl power story about learning to be unapologetically yourself, and that I can absolutely get behind!

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BeeMagical
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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Book 121📚 3.7⭐️

I love Harrison and Cackle was a fun story of female triumph!

I thought there was a build up to a big event or reveal but it more coasted in my opinion. But over all a very fun and relatable story, aside from the powers (I wish!).

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keithlafo
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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A wonderfully readable modern fable that‘s equal parts eerie and witty.

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AprilMae
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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AprilMae @MoonWitch94 thank you for the candle!! Idk what Amazon was doing but they delivered it across the lake!! Got it today from who received it!! I love it❤ 2y
Deblovestoread I like the saying! 2y
SamAnne 😂😂😂 2y
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AprilMae
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awesome cover 💙📚 2y
Bookgoil Looks like a good one! 2y
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bthegood
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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Thanks for the recommendations @Soscha - I read the tagged book and enjoyed it and thanks for hosting @monalyisha

#AuldLangSpine

Make a great day everyone - 🙂

Soscha I‘m glad you enjoyed it! The storyline could have gone awry but I think they nailed it! 2y
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angieinwonderland
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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I loved the characters, Annie's character arc was fabulous. I know some readers have been turned off by her seemingly incessant self-loathing, but I saw it as pretty realistic, which made her development even more glorious. I chuckled at least once per page, so that also helps to crank it from 4 to 5 stars for me.

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Littlewolf1
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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4⭐️ I love how the story embraces independence and being unapologetically yourself. I enjoyed the MC facing her inner critic, stops comparing herself to others and lets go of her negative assumptions and embrace her true self. It was super cute and fun to read. What it wasn‘t, was scary in anyway. Sure, it has some creepy elements to it. However, the book is listed as horror, but I don‘t see how it fits in that genre at all.

Roary47 Thank you for the tag. I was curious about this one. 2y
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bthegood
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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Annie moves after a break up - meets Sophie (who is a witch) - and learns to like herself and not need a man to be fulfilled.
Annie's self loathing did get tiring towards the end. The message of freeing oneself is good but not always executed well in this story.
I still enjoyed the journey Annie took and it is a good cosy witch story (low pick).
Thanks @Soscha for suggesting it -
#AuldLangSpine @monalyisha
Make a great day everyone 🙂

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Littlewolf1
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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I‘m sitting in the living room with my units as they watch TV and I try to read. I notice that even though I am not interested in the show, I get rather distracted and taken out of the story. I was wondering how others handled the distractions.

KateReadsYA This is definitely me too. If a show/movie is playing I feel the need to watch haha. I put on my husband's sound canceling headphones and played rain noises and that helped me to focus. I usually need to be alone in a quiet space to fully be immersed in my reading. 2y
Littlewolf1 @KateReadsYA That‘s a great idea… I need to get me some noise canceling headphones. 2y
KateReadsYA @Littlewolf1 I really want a pair now! I got him the wireless skull candy ones and they are pretty amazing for the price. 2y
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wanderinglynn Yes, I also use headphones & listen to soft instrumental music to block out the world if I‘m reading in a distracting environment. 2y
Ruthiella When I was younger, I could block out distractions but now I need quiet. Noise blocking headphones are a great solution! 👍 2y
angieinwonderland Same here with the quiet or soft background music. 2y
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bthegood
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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#BookSpinBingo - thank you @TheAromaofBooks

Started #AuldLangSpine read - @Soscha @monalyisha
Started #LosersClub read - @BarkingMadRead

Make a great day everyone 🙂

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bthegood
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Happy New Year everyone -

JudeCC Cheers to be unstoppable on 2023!! 🥂🙌😃🎉❤️🤗 2y
AnneCecilie Happy New Year 🎆 2y
RobES Happy New Year ✨️ 2y
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Deblovestoread Happy New Year 🍾🎆🥂 2y
CarolynM Happy New Year 🥳 2y
bthegood @CarolynM 🙂 🎈 2y
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she.hearts.horror
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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🖤🖤🖤

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she.hearts.horror
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This was super cute AND exactly what I needed #witchesgottasticktogether

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Littlewolf1
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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I‘ve been a little out of the game, but I‘m hoping to come back strong. Being late with his post doesn‘t count…😁 anyways, here is my #BookSpinBingo list for December. I have already started the listed book along with two others, So I‘m hoping it‘s a strong month.

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
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abostwick24
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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Mehso-so

This book was interesting. I really enjoyed the character development & writing style. However, I struggled with the slow pace and how the plot for most of the book seemingly was heading no where. I also struggled with how often the author mentioned that the main character was hungover — it felt redundant. The redeeming quality of the book was the inspirational message of the importance of self reliance and self love.
My review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5)

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CaitZ
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TheSpineView Well done 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
Catsandbooks 🙌🏼🐈‍⬛🧡 2y
Andrew65 Great 👏👏👏 2y
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kimmypete1
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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Just as good the second time around.

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Eggbeater
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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1st book read for the #20in4 readathon.

This was a re-read for me. It is the perfect Halloween read. I love the personal growth of the main character so much. It's spooky and snarky and weird and perfect.

@Andrew65

Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 2y
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DeeLew
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Loved this! 🖤

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Robotswithpersonality
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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At turns genuinely creepy and delightful. Would not suggest reading for relationship advice or feminist messaging (kind of muddied in both counts). Would suggest reading for 'lil spider friends and Halloween vibes.

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Robotswithpersonality
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And the award for the most VIVID analogy goes to..🫣

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Robotswithpersonality
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And what are YOUR Halloween plans? 😏

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Robotswithpersonality
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🐶😄

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Chrissyreadit
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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I saw this book had pretty mixed reviews, but I loved it. It felt like a feminist fairy tale. I really enjoyed the lead up and was curious about where it would end up. I liked the characters- even though the main character Annie had a LOT of growth needed.

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Lenamarcela339
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Branwen
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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My book rec videos are up for the week! 📚 Still focusing on seasonal reads; the adult video features witchy books that are more fun than spooky, and the YA video highlights one of my favorite books of the year! Thanks so much for watching! ❤

YA Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ24otTHSNo&t=8s

Adult Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnG__Ymp_iI&t=2s

#catsoflitsy #chaplin

Leftcoastzen Awww!😸 2y
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MaleficentBookDragon
Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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This was so close to a #dnf but I plodded on. It got a little spooky in the middle so I was going with a So-So, but the end changed it to a low pick.
Annie was a very annoying person and kind of dumbly naïve, but I guess that was the point.
I also may not be the right target age for this book.

The end made up a lot for me. And I LOVE Ralph.

Avanders Can‘t wait to read this one! 😄 Also, did you get the package from me? It should have arrived last weekend… 😬 2y
MaleficentBookDragon @Avanders Yes I did. Thank you so much! I just posted a pic today. 2y
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