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Robotswithpersonality

Scarlet Morning, Book 1: Scarlet Morning | ND Stevenson

Ranks among my favourite book dedications. ☺️

GingerAntics 🧡🧡🧡 10h

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BarbaraJean

A Tale of Two Castles | Gail Carson Levine

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This was a fun, enjoyable MG fantasy + mystery—with a dragon, an ogre, two castles (naturally), and a young girl making her way in the world. As an adult reader rather than the intended middle grade audience, I had a few issues with the writing. But I liked the characters, I liked the mystery, and I probably would have loved this when I was the target age! This was a soft pick… and my 2011 read for #192025.

My issues: ⤵️

Librarybelle

BarbaraJean My issues:
At one point, the 12-year-old from a remote island conveniently and improbably has the exact expert knowledge that is needed
Levine emphasizes one of her world-building points ad nauseam: the idea that “Only a dragon knows ITs gender.” Which by itself is interesting and unique… but the execution got annoying, especially the over-usage of “IT” as a pronoun. In all caps. Never “it,” always “IT.” And, ⤵️ 13h

BarbaraJean (Cont‘d)
The consequences for the perpetrator were problematically non-existent… which (at least contextually speaking) makes sense for a middle grade novel, but also makes no sense when it comes to plot resolution. 13h

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shortsarahrose

Six of Crows | Leigh Bardugo

Left work a little early today for an appointment. Won‘t be back until January 5th! Woohoo! 🎉 After my appointment I had a late lunch and some time to read. The next few days will be busy with holiday travel and family gatherings, but by Saturday, I will have NOTHING(!) on my calendar!

shortsarahrose Also for a #TuesdayTunes add on, I‘ve been listening to a lot of Juana Molina lately. Her newest video just dropped: https://youtu.be/T7-OlB8gH94 15h

AnnCrystal 👏🏼🥳💚🤍❤️. 11h

vivastory Enjoy your time off 🎄📚📚 11h

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Soubhiville

The Box of Delights | John Masefield

I received a little box today that I assume is probably my #jolabokaflod. It has no return address and no hashtag on the outside, so I‘ll let you know for sure tomorrow. 😆🎄📚?

MaleficentBookDragon

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