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”The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol 1” Review
Fiction + Historical Fiction
“Trust Fall” Review
Fiction + Romance + Young Adult
“A Study in Drowning” Review: Liked It, Can’t Recommend It
Fantasy + Fiction + Romance + Young Adult
“Daughter of the Pirate King” Review: Good not Great
Fantasy + Fiction + Young Adult
“In Time“ Review: An Intense Novela
Dystopian + Fiction + Young Adult
“Of Curses and Kisses” Review: A Book That Fell Flat
Fiction + Romance + Young Adult

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Clean recommendations, real thoughts, and the occasional warning about a book to leave on the shelf.

“The Goliath Code” Review:

Christian Literature + Dystopian + Fiction + Young Adult

This book really intrigued me. It is about the Rapture. If you do not know what that is, it is essentially the end of the world as described in the Bible, when all Christians are taken to heaven before chaos breaks out on Earth.
I have always loved dystopian novels, but I had never read one based on real biblical events.

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

Classics + Fiction + 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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“Check & Mate” Review: A Book I Regret Buying

Fiction + Romance + Young Adult

At first glance, Check & Mate seems harmless. The cover, the title, and the synopsis all give off cute, YA vibes. That is exactly why, after seeing it recommended everywhere, I decided to buy it. Long story short, I could not finish this book.

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“Powerless” Review: A Book I Can’t Stop Talking About

Fantasy + Fiction + Romance + Young Adult

I LOVE Powerless. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about this book. More specifically, that I don’t think about Kai, but we can save that small obsession for another time. We might need an entire post just to cover that topic.

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“The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry” Review: A Cozy Read by the Sea

Historical Fiction + Mystery

This book is a charming, easy read for anyone looking for a story that will warm your heart.

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“A Place to Hang the Moon” Review

Children's Literature + Fiction + Historical Fiction

This book left me with that warm, fuzzy feeling all readers love when they finish a truly good story. In my opinion, it’s the perfect combination of happy and sad moments.

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“Daughter of the White Rose” Review: Where History Meets Heartbreak

Historical Fiction + Romance

Wow, this book left me speechless. I was in tears, yet at the same time, I had that warm feeling I always get when I finish a truly good romance.

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“Where the Red Fern Grows” Review: A Story of Love, Loss and Growing Up

Children's Literature + Fiction

Some books make you laugh, some make you cry, and some stay in your heart forever, this one does all three.

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