Category: reading
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2026 Recent Reads #9
When I first started reading, I thought I would end up writing a review of a decent but not outstanding book. Thankfully, this book surprised me. While I would not say that the book blew me away, I will say that Basum tackled this subject with care and detailed research introducing a complicated and highly…
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2026 Recent Reads #8
I know that many middle grade age kids will likely love this book told from the perspective of a beloved dog, Ripley. The book did not, unfortunately, work for me, nor do I believe it to be a particular stand out. I simply could not suspend my belief enough to go along with the fact…
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2026 Recent Reads #7
I will admit that i do not remember many details from the first book which I read a couple years ago. Instead of a re-read, I gave myself a refresher by reading the synopsis and my own review of the first book. Shortly after starting this read, I found myself hooked and thoroughly engaged. I…
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2026 Recent Reads #6
I really enjoyed the conclusion to this trilogy. It definitely helped to read the installment in closer succession. Of course, I cannot discuss much if anything that I appreciated or criticized since that would venture into spoiler territory. In the vaguest terms, the macro-plot, main character development, and romantic relationship came to believable and satisfying…
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January 2026 Wrap Up
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2026 Recent Reads #5
All but the last review come from my reads during the first Pokethon gym of 2026. (Pokethon is a year long readathon run by Jade @jadeyraereads for her patreons.) When I first found this series, I thought I might have found one I would really like. Unfortunately, I could barely make it through. If my…
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February 2026 TBR
Before I get into the TBR, I want to acknowledge that, in these unprecedented times, normal life cannot go on unchanged. I will continue to speak up. I will also continue to read. Reading is vitally important. There’s a reason why authoritarians want an illiterate or barely literate constituency. 26 in 26 Buzzwordathon – Reading…
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2026 Recent Reads #4
While I enjoyed this decently intriguing paranormal mystery, I felt a little let down due to unfulfilled expectations, mainly that I expected much more of a fantasy than what I got in this book. Additionally, even though no love triangle explicitly exists, Dennard littered the narrative with plenty of hints. (I found that odd considering…
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2026 Recent Reads #3
I wanted to like this book but a handful of things held me back. For some reason, the visual portrayal of the alcoholic father rubbed me the wrong way. I struggle to put the reason why into words. I also think that the author bit off a little too much and did not portray the…
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2026 Recent Reads #2
Kurshan has a compelling writing style in which her passion for books and reading shines through clearly. She also showcases her passion for her Jewish faith as she uses the Torah (the first five books of the Christian Bible) to structure her memoir. While I would have preferred less didactic portions, I understand why she…