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This was the second book in as many months that I've read that dealt with a war in Eastern Europe with which I am shamefully ill-informed. The detective team is terrific and I appreciated how Khan provided resolution without tying everything up in a too neat bow. Well done detective fiction is my kryptonite - I must get my hands on the rest of this series. Full review on Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25663952?source=ebfg_email

I struggled with this book; it took me nearly two months to finish it. No resolutions at the end. Still, I enjoyed Smith's writing and will give her another try.

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This book! THIS BOOK! I can't deal with how good it was, I am completely mind blown. I love the language, the characters, setting and story. So important, hard and amazing.

If you haven't read it yet, run to your nearest bookstore and get it! 🏃‍♀️👏

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This is required reading! A timely look at racism and the Black Lives Matter movement, this book is not afraid to explore society's problems. I learned a lot, but I also enjoyed stepping into Starr's world and seeing her family and friends. This book has moments that are hard to read, but it is also filled with humor, heart, and hope. Pick it up. #LRC3 #womanofcolorauthor

I have finally finished a print book for the first time in days! Yay. This is the 2nd book in The Broken Earth trilogy & whilst not quite as compelling as the 1st, it was still a great read. Can't wait for the 3rd book which will be here in May I think. This is my J book for #LitsyAtoZ & my #womanofcolorauthor #LRC3 For my #LitsyReadingChallenge On to the next! Hopefully?!

Here is how my bingo card looks at the end of the month! Thanks to this challenge I am choosing books I might otherwise have not read!
#LRC3 Another Brooklyn
#LRC8 Ill Will
#LRC12 Silver Star
#LRC13 Hotel on Place Vendome
#LRC16 Picture Perfect
#LRC17 Lillian Boxfish Takes aWalk
#LRC18 Born to Run
#LRC23 Witchfinder's Sister
17/25

If you want a story without the despair and agony of loss, do not read this book. If you want to read a story with mothers/fathers/daughters/strangers' struggle towards hope while dealing with past and present prejudices, read this amazing book. #lrc3 #WrittenByAWomanOfColor

The world building and creativity of N.K. Jemisin' stories is amazing! This book describes a horrible but fascinating world with truly interesting and diverse characters. From the beginning I was intrigued by the different perspectives and enjoyed figuring out how they connected. As I read the last page I was also thankful I'd already put in a hold request for the sequel.

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Reading this was long overdue. I'm not sure how I've gotten this far in life and never read The Color Purple. If you're like me, I suggest you read it. I've never encountered anything so heart wrenching and at the same time uplifting. Such incredible characters here. #litsyreadingchallenge #LRC3 #readharder2017

I'm hopeful that this thought from Mary Jackson remains true! This is just one of many passages I highlighted, because the book is filled with great information. So much more detail than the movie, which I also enjoyed. This is one case where I'm glad I saw the movie first. The movie is definitely historical fiction. The book does a great job of highlighting each of the African-American women's achievements.
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