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Where the Dark Stands Still | Ania Poranek

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This was an enchanting and unique fantasy read!

The story is described by many as Beauty and the Beast meets Howl‘s Moving Castle. I haven‘t seen Howl‘s Moving Castle so I can't comment on that. However, it does have major Beauty and the Beast vibes. As a Beauty and the Beast retelling, the story felt so refreshing because of the Polish folklore.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/02/10/review-where-the-dark-stands-stil...

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AkashaVampie The cover is so pretty 6d

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oddandbookish @AkashaVampie I know! 😍 5d

oddandbookish @Susanita me too! 5d

AkashaVampie U haven't seen Howl's Moving Castle. I'm not really an anime person but I loved that movie. U should watch it. 5d

oddandbookish @AkashaVampie I‘ve been wanting to watch it! 4d

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A Thousand Beginnings and Endings | Elsie Chapman, Ellen Oh

Others have seen a small orange fox. And, on rare occasions, a small boy has been seen at the gravesite as well, his eyes the yellow gold of candlelight.
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Thunderstroke: A Poetry Memoir Inspired by a True Story | Terence Ang

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I had previously read the author‘s graphic novel, The Boy and the Man, which detailed the author‘s life and struggles recovering from his stroke. I enjoyed the graphic novel so I was excited to read his poetry collection.

This poetry collection is a poetry interpretation of the same events. I found this interpretation to be even better than the graphic novel.

Full Review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/01/27/review-thunderstroke/

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Georgie Summers and the Scribes of Scatterplot: A Novel | Isaac Rudansky

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This book reminded me a lot of the Magnus Chase series by Rick Riordan (I‘ve never read the Percy Jackson series but I assume it‘s similar to Magnus Chase). It had that same adventurous spirit.

The world building was well done. It was easy to understand and follow. The book included a map, which also aided in comprehension.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/01/26/review-georgie-summers-and-the-sc...

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Sailor Moon 2 (Naoko Takeuchi Collection) | Naoko Takeuchi

Snow on the bayou ❄️
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Puddin' | Julie Murphy

Dumplin‘ series

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Sailor Moon 2 (Naoko Takeuchi Collection) | Naoko Takeuchi

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Hold Strong | Robert Dugoni, Jeff Langholz, Chris Crabtree

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Like other books set in WWII Philippines, parts of this book is brutal. The treatment the soldiers received from the Japanese was horrendous and this book does not sugar coat any of it. Specifically, the scenes on the warship were the stuff of nightmares.

I liked that the story was told from the perspectives of the two main characters, Sam and Sarah.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/01/15/review-hold-strong/

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Butterfinger I'm currently reading Ghost Soldiers- you are right. I know US occupied Japan, but I am wondering if the Japanese soldiers are put on trial like the Germans? I hope my book addresses that.