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Zuhkeeyah

Zuhkeeyah

Joined May 2021

Guilty of eating the last cupcake. Always talking about books. StoryGraph: zeebookdragon // Instagram: cozywithbooksandtea
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The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones, The New York Times Company
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Last First Kiss: A Novel | Julian Winters
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I meant to only read the first few pages before crawling out of bed this morning. I failed in the best way.

I loved everything about this second (or maybe third) chance romance. Amid the first love bubbles, there's an intimacy from their long years of friendship. Bonus points for showing how hot consent is even when things are getting hot and heavy.

A big thank you to the author for showcasing a successful, tight-knit Black family.

Zuhkeeyah Thank you #NetGalley for the #arc! I managed to complete this weekend's book goal sooner than expected @AllDebooks (edited) 2d
wildwoodreads Those are the best mornings 🥰 2d
Jas16 Oooh. I just got the arc of this one too. I am even more excited now. 2d
Reggie Nice review! Stacked! 2d
AllDebooks Sounds good. That is my favourite kind of morning. x 1d
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Mehso-so

Mixed feelings on this one. A decent mystery written in a style similar to Jane Austen's P&P. At times, it was veryyyy long winded on topics that could have been summed up with a few sentences. There were unnecessary POVs added that didn't really contribute to the overall story.

Another #14books14weeks complete! @Liz_M

BiblioLitten Yeah it was so-so for me too. But I still want to read other books by P.D James in the future. 2d
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Books & Bewitchment | Isla Jewell
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Cozy small town romance with a splash of witchy magic. I like seeing Rhea's growth as she finds her place in Arcadia Falls. There were plenty of great puns and a whole lot of sass. #netgalley #arc

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Mehso-so

Parts of this book were great. Unfortunately, the excessive number of POVs was confusing and distracting. As a person who has grown up in a family of pilots, I did find the multiple crashes rather terrifying. I really wanted to like this book because I loved Judy Blume as a kid, but it was a miss. #authoramonth @Soubhiville

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Untitled | Anonymous
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#5joysfriday @DebinHawaii

1. A chill Friday night after a busy week
2. Pixel 🐶 (the pile of fluff pictured above)
3. Coworkers at my bookseller side hustle
4. A job with flexible hours
5. Audiobooks (which certainly spice up boring tasks at work)

Ruthiella 🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶 1w
dabbe 💙🩵💙 1w
TheBookHippie 💙💙💙💙 7d
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Accomplice to the Villain | Hannah Nicole Maehrer
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Mehso-so

Still a fun ride, though it was decidedly darker than the last couple of books. So much pining was happening that I was starting to get exhausted. I hope the next book is the last of the series. I like them, but now it's starting to drag on a little.

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Dragon Actually | G. A. Aiken
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Dragon/shape-shifter smut. There's an okay plot to move the story along. A pick solely because I was entertained.

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Anderson in Bloom | Jennifer Dugan
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A lovely second chance romance where the MCs are putting in the work to ensure a better future for themselves as individuals and as a potential couple. I loved their honesty with struggles in their first relationship. As they grew closer, you saw the different sides of similar events that eventually resulted in the first breakup. The emotions were raw yet hopeful throughout the book.

Thank you #netgalley for the #ARC!

Reggie Sounds good. Stacked! 1w
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BookSpinBingo | Untitled
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A late #bookspinbingo post from July. I completed both #bookspin and #doublespin reads. A few of my reading choices were defined by challenge prompts that I wanted to complete, which is exactly why I do them.

@thearomaofbooks

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Fantastic month!! 2w
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August is only a day away! July has passed in a wave of heat that continues to stifle all enjoyment of the outdoors. My brain has had trouble completing books lately, so I added back room for mood reads in the hopes that will help this mini reading slump.

#bookspin @thearomaofbooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! And this has been the MUGGIEST summer!! Last year was a drought; this year I don't think we've gone more than 4 days without rain! 2w
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A spicy monster romance full of magic set in the modern world. Fiercely independent Anna accidentally wakes up Frey, a winged creature who was turned to stone centuries ago. Turns out she was able to break the stone sleep, albeit temporarily, because they‘re destined to be together. I enjoyed seeing them find ways to meet in the middle of their values. Anna doesn‘t want to rely on Frey and he wants to cocoon her in a safe place. #netgalley #arc

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A Room of One's Own | Virginia Woolf
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I tried so hard to read this. I‘d make it about 5 pages before sleep would take me. I know she‘s working towards a specific point but it‘s hard to see in the overly descriptive retelling of her day.

#authoramonth @Soubhiville

StaceGhost I dislike this essay and don‘t think you‘re missing much hahaha it makes people in my lit program mad when I say that but I‘m with you 3w
Zuhkeeyah @StaceGhost Thank you for understanding my struggle 3w
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The book captures Phuc's grade school years in a small Pennsylvania town. He highlights the struggles that crop up when there is a cultural divide between parents and children. His family fled Saigon when Phuc was an infant. He adds humor to scary parenting decisions and how hard it was to fit in at school.

Since the book stops just before he heads to college, I absolutely looked him up to see what he chose for a career.

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The Worst Duke in London | Amalie Howard
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A cute, predictable romance full of witty repartee. I wish I was as quick on the verbal sparring as Effie.

I completed one of my outstanding #NetGalley reads! Thank you @AllDebooks for inspiring me to dive back in.

AllDebooks Yay! Well done. 👏 You are welcome, it has been fun. 4w
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A silly conclusion to this adorable danmei. The plot is a mix of political intrigue and utter ridiculousness. Somehow it all comes together. A great light read for danmei fans.

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#whereareyoumonday @Cupcake12

I‘m hanging out in New York, New York this week. I‘m enjoying diving into the science behind many of the forensic techniques we accept as standard practice today.

Thanks for the tag @KadaGul

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July is here!!! Ready for summer reading to commence. It‘s too hot to do anything else lol.

#bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2mo
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BookSpinBingo | Untitled
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Only one bingo this month due to lots of social time the last couple weeks. June was a fun month full of new authors. Both spins were memorable reads.

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Fantastic month!! 2mo
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There was a lot of traveling in June which means less books than usual. My favorites of the month were Shield of Sparrows, Lights Out, and Tainted Cup. Despite the summer sunshine, I still seem to gravitate towards the darker reads.

Any thoughts on starting a tag for monthly storygraph wrap-ups? I love seeing everyone‘s reading stats.

Zuhkeeyah @Sace I like it. Simple and effective 2mo
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A soft pick, but still a fun ride. I enjoy the concept of assassins (not serial killers) going through a 12 step program to help them stop killing as a lifestyle. It does add a dangerous element to the step where you make amends since most of those people have vowed to kill you.

June #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2mo
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The Unbroken | C. L. Clark
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#mellowmonday @Eggs

“You don‘t find a life. You have to make one, with the people around you and the causes you put your strength into.” - The Unbroken (tagged)

After a weekend spent hanging with family (who I adore), I appreciate the effort that goes into building a life to be proud of. It truly takes a village.

Thanks for the tag @KadaGul 😊

KadaGul What a great quote 🥰. I hope you had a great time with your family. 2mo
Eggs What a substantial quote👏🏻👏🏻 Families are a treasure🥰. Enjoy🤗 2mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️❤️❤️ 2mo
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The Unbroken | C. L. Clark
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Mehso-so

Parts of this story were great, especially the early portion as the regiment settled into Qazal. It started to unravel near the middle where suddenly there was a forbidden attraction building(ish). From there, it got muddy. I still liked elements of the book, but it was a bit of a slog to finish.

Book 5 of #14books14weeks @Liz_M

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Service Model | Adrian Tchaikovsky
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The writing is great. The story was meh. I could see the humor in the programming reduncies, but it just didn't capture my interest. It got very repetitive very fast. Honestly, it kept putting me to sleep, so I gave up on forcing it.

Another book checked off the #14books14weeks pile @Liz_M

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Soma | Fernando Llor
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A cute fast-paced read about a graphic novelist who helps save the world from aliens.

The library in my hometown now features graphic novels on their new release shelves. I stumbled on this one when I popped in for a quick visit.

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I am a big Scalzi fan and have read many of his books. This one didn't land as well for me. The first half really pulled me in, and then it started to drag a little. I did enjoy the vignettes of someone's life each day of the moon crisis. My favorites were the billionaire and the cheese feud.

My first time reading two #authoramonth books in a month! @Soubhiville

Soubhiville Good for you! 📚🙂 2mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 2mo
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I really liked the viewpoint of the main character. As a Malaysian-American, Jess straddles the line of both cultures. It's an element that comes into play multiple times throughout the story. I loved learning about the spirits and the clash between religions. The only thing that grated on me was Jess' naivete. Overall, a fast-paced read full of pissed off spirits.

Great author choice for this month's #queerbc @PuddleJumper

PuddleJumper I could understand Jess' refusal to accept things but after a while it got a bit frustrating! 2mo
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I‘m not usually a dark romance fan, but I genuinely enjoyed this one. The jokes had me laughing out loud. I mean who wouldn‘t fall for a guy who liked your cat.

@5feet.of.fury Thank you for the great recommendation! This kept me entertained for the entirety of my 8 hr drive.

5feet.of.fury Yay! So glad you enjoyed it! I was surprised by it because I tend to stay away from dark romance too. But I loved Josh being the cat dad, the Batman voice & the baklava! 2mo
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Wild Dark Shore | Charlotte McConaghy
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This ending was a reminder that it can also be the beginning of a new story. What a powerful read. It touched on climate change, family, grief, loss, and the grind of moving forward. Dom tries his hardest to give each of his kids what they need to survive on a desolate island. Rowan‘s arrival sparks a change in the family dynamics as time runs out for the seeds they‘re protecting.

June #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

Zuhkeeyah I burned through the last half of the book after this morning‘s #camplitsy25 discussions 2mo
GatheringBooks I loved this book. Agree with all you said. 🥰 2mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2mo
Suet624 @Zuhkeeyah I did the same thing. 2mo
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Shield of Sparrows | Devney Perry
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Huge fan of this world and the characters. A princess I could actually relate to. Odessa isn't super clever or a skilled fighter. She's a normal girl (plus a crown) who likes to read. Yes, the guardian is attractive and rude, but his back story was unique, so still points for breaking the romantasy mold. I will absolutely be reading the next book. I might even go wild and pre-order it.

#gottacatchemall: set somewhere dangerous

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Tilt | Emma Pattee
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Well. That was…a lot. So much was packed into this story. Love, loss, grief, hope. They all show up in different forms multiple times throughout the novel. I cannot wait to discuss all the nuances with #camplitsy25. Definitely going to need to reread closer to discussion day.

Please check TW!

This month‘s #FictionalTraveler: set in Portland

julieclair Great review! Sounds like it‘s going to be a good discussion at Camp! 2mo
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Oh, what a tricky mystery. There were plots within plots within plots. I loved it. This was one was decidedly darker than the first book but equally as good.

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Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten
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Long drive coming up in a couple weeks (8 hours). Please recommend your favorite audiobook. All suggestions greatly appreciated!

5feet.of.fury Reading this one right now and it‘s also very good 2mo
TheBookHippie I always take (old favorite) children‘s audio books out of the library for this! 2mo
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TheKidUpstairs Excellent book, one of the few fiction books I've been able to get into as an audiobook: 2mo
BookmarkTavern I love the narrator for the Rivers of London series! Urban fantasy and lots of fun! 2mo
S3V3N Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. 2mo
Zuhkeeyah Thank you for the recommendations! My Libby shelf is now ready for the road. @5feet.of.fury @TheKidUpstairs @BookmarkTavern @ShananigansReads @S3V3N 2mo
Zuhkeeyah @TheBookHippie I love this idea. Now to narrow down to a couple favorites 2mo
MemoirsForMe Any funny or juicy memoir keeps me entertained during long drives. 2mo
TieDyeDude I listened and enjoyed this sci-fi epic. I also second Born a Crime and All About Me! for memoirs 2mo
Reggie If you don‘t mind horror but it‘s almost romantic, old people horror, this one. 2mo
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#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

1. Find the fun in all things
2. 🥰😏🤓
3. My puppy being his silly self (which meant walking around swinging his favorite toy at my legs while I got ready for work)

Thanks for the tag!

Eggs #3! 🐶😂 2mo
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Old Man's War | John Scalzi
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I love this author. His books always make me laugh. Old Man's War is an interesting take on who gets to explore space. Would you sign up to fight in a war you've never seen at the age of 75? I can understand the draw of being young again, but to leave family behind in lieu of getting old would be very hard.

#authoramonth @Soubhiville

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The Tainted Cup | Robert Jackson Bennett
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Ohmigoodness this was a twisty turny other world sci-fi murder mystery that I could not put down. Absolutely going to read the second book in the series.

Book 100 of the year! 🎉
Book 3 of #14books14weeks @Liz_M

Ruthiella With every rave review I want to read this more and more! 3mo
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A sinister plot to dethrone the Raven is slowly coming into focus. Less ghost hunting but way more political intrigue. Jusetsu is starting to be more aware of her surroundings and others' perceptions of her.

Book 2 off #14books14weeks @Liz_M
Late post for May #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2mo
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BookSpinBingo | Untitled
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May was a solid reading month. Multiple #bookspinbingo along with the completion of both my #bookspin and #doublespin. There were some intense nonfiction reads, a couple fluffy books, and unexpected endings abound.

May top reads: Can't Get Enough, Trees, Remember Me, and When the Tides Held the Moon.

Thank you for hosting this fun reading challenge @thearomaofbooks!

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Fabulous month!! 3mo
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Untitled | Anonymous
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I have tentative titles planned for some of the listed prompts but I‘m always hesitant to commit since I‘m such a mood reader. Just listing the challenge has really helped keep #bookspin low-key. @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3mo
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Can't Get Enough | Kennedy Ryan
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I want to give all the stars to this book. Hendrix has been my favorite of the Skyland trio since book 1. So happy to see her sassy self shine. For a romance, it brought out all the complicated feelings that surface when caring for an older family member. I also really appreciated having a heroine who knew how to put herself first when needed.

TW: A main focus of the story is Hen caring for her mother, who has Alzheimers.

Jas16 Hoping to start this one tomorrow. Your review only made me even more excited 3mo
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A far flung future where it‘s possible to travel all across the universe and interact with a wide variety of aliens. I enjoyed Maya‘s viewpoint. She just wanted to do the right thing even as that became harder and harder to discern. The world building was fun though there were a couple of plot holes that could‘ve been tightened up. A fast paced space heist full of interesting characters.

#jumpstartsummer @TheSpineView

TheSpineView Excellent!❤️📖🚀 3mo
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The Trees: A Novel | Percival Everett
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This man is a genius with words. The satire was on point throughout the whole book. I may have highlighted half the book.

“If you want to know a place, you talk to its history.”

Great author selection for #authoramonth @Soubhiville
#jumpstartsummer @TheSpineView

Texreader Such a great book!! 3mo
CBee Agreed 100 million percent!! He is amazing. This was my first book of his and remains my favorite. 3mo
TheBookHippie So good. 3mo
TheSpineView Fantastic! 🤩📖 3mo
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Audition | Katie Kitamura
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I feel like my understanding of this book is just out of reach. The ending almost made sense. It was like being part of the movie Inception and you‘re not sure which door will take you back to the real world.

Really looking forward to the #camplitsy25 discussion.
#jumpstartsummer @TheSpineView

TheSpineView Great job 🤩📖📚 3mo
Reggie Which was the real part? The first or second? lol 3mo
Zuhkeeyah @Reggie I think the first part was the real relationship. Or rather his audition to be their son. Maybe. 3mo
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Remember Me | Charity Norman
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This book was a reminder of why I love StoryGraph‘s reading challenges so much. I never would have discovered such a lovely story without #52bookclub25‘s bonus prompt: set in New Zealand. It‘s a mystery that will break your heart to pieces. The author did a fantastic job of bringing the struggles of caring for someone with Alzheimer‘s to the page. I couldn‘t put this book down.

The audiobook was great. She brought Emily‘s emotions to life.

TheBookHippie Happy LITSVERSARY!!! 3mo
Zuhkeeyah @TheBookHippie Thank you! ☺️ 3mo
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My favorite installment of the webtoon. You see the relationship between Hades and Kore grow stronger even as Zeus fights to find a reason to isolate her.

First book of the #jumpstartsummer readathon and #14books14weeks challenge. @TheSpineView @Liz_M

TheSpineView Excellent! 3mo
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When the Tides Held the Moon | Venessa Vida Kelley
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I love when a book surprises you in the best way. This was wonderful story of finding family in an unexpected place and finding love with the impossible. There author did a great job of using a historical setting to add emphasis to the story. Also, the illustrations throughout were beautiful (drawn by the author).

#fictionaltraveler: Spanish-speaking @julieclair
#gottacatchemall: someone swims @PuddleJumper

PuddleJumper That cover is gorgeous! 3mo
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"Prince Jing made a note of the carp spirit's name."
#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

Perfect night to start my newest book. #dogsoflitsy

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The Unbroken | C. L. Clark
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This is my official entry into the #14books14weeks challenge. There are only 12 books pictured because I haven't been able to borrow one yet (Lore Olympus vol. 8) and the other won't be released until August (Alchemy and a Cup of Tea). It's a mix of library books and owned copies. @Liz_M

Liz_M There are some great reads there! At least one other person has Prodigal Summer in their stack. 😆 3mo
RaeLovesToRead Tainted cup!!!! 🥰🥰🥰 3mo
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A story that explores what defines us as “human”. Love in all its forms is at the center of it all.

I didn‘t realize this is a reprint of an earlier publication (pre-popularity). I can see the bones of what will eventually become The House in the Cerulean Sea. The banter is there but some parts were a little disjointed. Overall a great read but please check the trigger warnings.

May #bookspin is complete! @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 3mo
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A short but memorable Hugo novella nominee. I finished the book earlier today and the themes have been playing in my mind all day. Which is a more powerful method of control: a heavy physical chain full of tangible links or an invisible one that can be pulled tight without warning? For so few pages there are many layers that I want to peel away via discussion with the author.

Currently my top pick for the #hugoaward novella selection.

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The Last Mapmaker | Christina Soontornvat
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An adventure on the high seas with a talented junior mapmaker. I never really thought about how ships figured out where to go to “discover” a new landmass. There was definite emphasis on how there were already people in these places that were claimed to have been found by the empire.

#auldlangspine list keeps giving wins @MeganAnn
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