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This was an interesting middle grade look into America during the Vietnam War.

First off, I did like that it took place during the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War is not often depicted in books, especially middle grade ones, so it was refreshing to see. I also loved the setting of San Diego. I used to live there so it holds a special place in my heart.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/10/16/review-yolis-favorite-things/

Wow! What a book! It was one of the most unique fantasy books I‘ve ever read.

It took me about 2 months to read this book, mainly because it‘s a story worth savoring. I didn‘t want to rush through it and I am glad I didn‘t. I enjoyed every page of this book!

The world was so different from anything I've read before.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/10/13/review-house-of-the-beast/

This was such an entertaining graphic novel!

The premise was super fun. Basically, one day the sky turns purple and it causes people to create scientific breakthroughs and become superheroes and supervillains.

At times the story was somewhat hard to follow because of the many characters. However, there is a cast list at the end of the book.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/10/11/review-super-science-vol-1/

dreamy far off look,
nose stuck in a book — what a puzzle
to the rest of us. 📚

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This was a cute romance with all the fall vibes!

This book checked off every box when it came to everything fall related: apple cider donuts, Gilmore Girls, a corn maze, and even a dog named Pumpkin! It also had all the cozy small town vibes with the mom and pop shops. The inn was adorable and so was Aiden‘s house.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/10/07/review-the-honeycrisp-orchard-inn...

lounging lazily,
she fritters the day away,
her nose in a book.

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Wow! What a phenomenal YA fantasy!

First off, the blend of Hamlet, the Tudors, and deadly flowers were an amazing combination. It all worked together perfectly. It had a gothic feel with a touch of horror. I loved it!

Let‘s take a moment to talk about the grave flowers themselves. These killer flowers had a life of their own and were so fascinating.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/09/30/review-grave-flowers/

a house without books
is just a house — because home
is where the books are. 📚

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allons à la librairie,
se perdre dans un bon livre —
nourriture pour ton âme.

let‘s go to the bookstore,
get lost in a good book —
food for your soul. ?

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This was a cute fall romance!

The set up is not the greatest and is the weakest part of the book. The party at the pumpkin farm and fixing up the barn premise didn‘t quite work. But since this is a romance I just rolled with it. The book is also a bit of a slow burn.

The two leads were cute together. I loved seeing their relationship slowly develop.

Full Review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/09/21/review-theres-pumpkin-about-you/