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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 5d

Susanita Love the cover! 5d

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oddandbookish @AkashaVampie I know! 😍 4d

oddandbookish @Susanita me too! 4d

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. 4d

oddandbookish @AkashaVampie I‘ve been wanting to watch it! 3d

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The Cousins | Karen M. Mcmanus

I have a strong suspicion that it will one day, as they say, go up in flames.

Family first, always.

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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...