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“Love and Other Words” Review: Not a Book for Teens
Fiction + Romance
“To Kill a Kingdom” Review: Another DNF
Fantasy + Young Adult
“The Great Gatsby” My Review
Classics + Fiction
“Jane Eyre” Review: A Classic That Never Gets Old
Classics + Romance
A Twisty Whodunit That Will Keep You Up All Night
Mystery
“The Hunger Games”: A Series Review
Dystopian + Young Adult

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“The Isles Of The Gods” Review: A Major Letdown

Fantasy + Fiction + Romance + Young Adult

Let me tell you a story… On a nice winter day, I decided to visit the library. I hitched a ride with my mom on the way to drop off my cousin, and when we walked in, I breathed in that signature library smell. Which is an interesting combination of books and a weird scent I can only describe as old people and germs.

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“Near Misses & Cowboy Kisses” Review: A Cute Cowboy Romance

Romance

Are you looking for a romance with cute cowboys, witty banter, and a connection you just can’t deny? Well, I’ve got you covered. Near Misses and Cowboy Kisses is everything you want, wrapped up with a bow.

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3 Kasie West Books You Should Read Immediately

Fiction + Romance + Young Adult

I recently read Sunkissed by Kasie West and loved it, so this week while I was sick and stuck in bed for most of the week, I decided to read some more of her books.
Long story short, I read three of them and I’m in love.

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“Love & Gelato” Series Review

Fiction + Romance + Young Adult

If you are looking for cute romance reads with excellent summer vibes and exotic adventures, this series could be for you. Not to mention they are all Spice Free!

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“Sunkissed” Review: A Clean Summer Romance Worth Reading

Romance

I needed a bit of sun and summer in these cold winter months that just don’t seem to end, and this book gave me just that. Sunkissed is a great summer read, but honestly, I think it’s a good read for anyone looking for a clean, fun, sunny story.

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Everything Everything: A Romantic Emotional Rollercoaster

Romance + Young Adult

I read this book last month after taking one look at its beautiful cover and immediately buying it. I then waited until I finished the book I was currently reading (I know, such self control and maturity) before starting Everything Everything.

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Two Books You Can’t Judge by Their Cover

Christian Literature + Dystopian + Fantasy + Fiction

My review of the Rise of the Vicious Princess by C.J. Redwine and The Goliath Code by Suzanne Leonhard

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“The Outsiders” Review: A Story of Friendship, Loss and Growing Up

Fiction + Uncategorized + Young Adult

”The Outsiders” is a book about friendship, belonging, and growing up. It is heavy and emotional, yet still easy to read and connect with. Here is why I suggest reading “The Outsiders.”

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“The Fault in Our Stars” Review: A Tragic Love Story, Full of Heart

Fiction + Romance + Young Adult

Some books grab your attention immediately, pulling you into the story from the very first sentence and making it impossible not to keep reading. The Fault in Our Stars does exactly that.

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“Heart Check” Review: A Romance that Delivers

Fiction + Romance + Young Adult

I bought Heart Check on a whim. The cover was cute, the synopsis drew me in, and after a quick Google search, I came to the conclusion that it was clean. So I brought it home, admired the cover for far too long, and then started reading.

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