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This was a cute rom-com set in Ireland!

The best part of the book was definitely the setting. Ireland makes for an incredible backdrop to the story. I enjoyed how the book gave you a little tour through Ireland and explored some Irish culture like fairy stories.

The book is fairly short (around 300 pages) which was the perfect length. It was short and sweet.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/08/23/review-an-irish-summer/

Denise!!!! This book is gorgeous!!! thank you so much for thinking of me on my birthday! I LOVE the book and the hourglass!!! You rock!!!!

What a wonderful coming of age story!

The book is set in a hotel in Seattle during the 1990s and I loved how authentically Seattle it felt. There were numerous references to Seattle pop culture (and 90s pop culture in general) throughout, including a chapter cleverly named, “Pleatless in Seattle” (pg. 114).

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/08/19/review-the-sylvan-hotel/

plunge headfirst into

fantasy, watch adventure

unfold on each page.

be enchanted by

whimsy, fall in love with a

hero, slay dragons.

storm the castle gates,

fight against evil — watch good

triumph in the end.

#haikuhive #haikuaday #poetry #fantasy #bibliophile

This was a moving family drama!

The book starts off strong. The story is about 3 sisters who reunite at their home on the Japanese coast. Immediately, I was invested in the story and the scandal involving the youngest sister. The ending was also very strong. It was touching and packed an emotional punch. However, the middle of the book was slow and dragged on.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/08/09/review-kakigori-summer/

I haven‘t been reading as much this year because I‘m easily distracted these days. Here‘s some motivation to read more.

time to go back to

your roots: make time for reading

again — your first love.

read with purpose; learn,

relax, unwind — travel the

world in cozy comfort.

#haikuhive #haikuaday #poetry #bibliophile

This was a powerful YA fantasy!

First off, I loved that the story was inspired by the authors‘ grandparents and their romance during the Japanese occupation of Korea. Drawing on real life experiences gave the story a ton of emotional depth.

I also enjoyed the dual POVs. The story is told in alternating points of view of the two leads, Seung and Eunji.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/08/07/review-the-last-tiger/

come with me, let's take

a trip — open a book, get

lost within its grip.

choose your adventure,

relax, then travel the world —

no passport needed.

fantasy, action,

adventure, romance — your choice!

get lost in its grasp.

so it's off we go,

world travelers indeed, our

hearts and minds to feed.

#haikuhive #haikuaday #poetry #bibliophile #booklove #whatwouldwedowithoutbooks

I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book!

Going into the book, I wasn‘t quite sure how I would like it. I love graphic novels but sci-fi is often a hit or a miss for me. This one was a hit!

I don‘t want to give away too much of the plot, since it‘s more fun if you go into it blind.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/07/27/review-essentials-vol-1/

What a beautiful novel in verse!

This book tells the story of two young women in two different timelines. The first is Lula, a present day young vocal prodigy studying at a music conservatory. The other is Barbara Strozzi, a 17th century Italian servant turned composer who was a real person. Both storylines were compelling and I loved how they merged!

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/07/25/review-the-siren-and-the-star/