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I loved this book growing up, and it definitely encouraged my ongoing love affair with alleys 😂 I hadn't read this one in several years, and it was super fun to revisit. Cleery buys a box of magic at a flea market, and accidentally magics a stuffed crow into being alive - and able to talk - but not able to fly. With an enchantment of being able to find something magical in every new alley she visits that summer, she and her best friend set off ⬇

At first, I enjoyed Blair's sassy attitude, but after a while the flirting aka bickering between the two MCs began to get on my nerves. It could be because my husband and I are both super chill so I've never understood the “arguing as foreplay“ concept lol The mystery aspect didn't make a lot of sense either, which meant the entire plot began to drag around 2/3 through. It was an okay read, but one of those that I enjoyed less as I went along.

It's a moving quick read. It's the story of Charlotte Marie Barnes through her eyes. She reminises about growing up, her husbands and life.

Thanks to Goodreads for the E-book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Read for #Roll100 as #57 Any #BOTM Cozy fantasy has become a favorite genre of mine & this was a sweet story with a found family, which I also love. Tao is a seer who masquerades as a teller of small fortunes to stay under the radar of the Guild. A loner except for her cart & donkey, she finds herself traveling with 3 strangers who become her friends/family on a quest to help one of them. Good balm for a dark January.

From Meeca to Christ is the true story of Ahmed Joktan, who grew up a Muslim and at age 19 became a Christian. It was an aspiring story. What he went through in Saudi Arabia is unbelievable. The violence he was subjected to was austrosius. After reading this book, I am more on fire for God and want to share His word more.

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Holmes, Marple, and Poe is about three PI's in NYC. They solve cases using whatever means necessary. They first help solve one case that leads to three more. While the book kept my interest, it was jaw-dropping or thrilling to me. I didn't see much character development by the end of the book, they were still pulling the same kind of crap.

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Read for #AuthorAMonth #DorothySayers this was my first experience with Lord Peter Wimsey & first Sayers book. I listened to this one on audio & mostly in the car running errands & found it entertaining overall, more impressive that it was her first novel. It‘s dated, at times racist & classist but I liked the main character & supporting characters & might pick up another in the series at some point.⬇️

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A good read for anyone looking to take up journaling practice. The topic is a very familiar one so, I did a lot of skimming. I only wanted the tips/tricks/suggestions etc…

I did a bunch of highlighting & also came away with a new to me author I wanna check out.

Fredia McFadden has become another favorite writer of mine. I thought I had the twist figured out. In fact, I was sure of it... but alas, I was wrong. Her twists are so good. There was one hint about the person , but I completely missed it. 4⭐️

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This one was very good. I think these are getting better as the series goes. Thanks to my co-host #InDeathLongReadathon @StayCurious #Jumpstart2025 #SeriesLove25 #Read2025 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView #ISpyBingoJan @TheAromaofBooks @DieAReader @Lizpixie