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Great story and wonderful cute graphics.

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This was a sweet story of an introverted sister completing her older sister‘s bucket list items after she passes away. The older sister was extroverted & was a social media influencer. A company agreed to sponsor the project if she completed the list and would help pay off the medical bills that were left behind. As the items were checked off she also reconnected with a former boyfriend and a romance developed.

This book was ok for me. I enjoyed digging into the Cold War but didn't find this to be much a spy story. It was an easy read but the characters didn't develop much. More a story about two sisters and the ones husband and how much he likes to drink. The ending also seemed a little too unrealistic for me. I did enjoy the Cold War historical aspects of the book and hope to read more Cold War historical fiction in the future.

5🌟/5🌟

I never want her books to end.

I too just want to revel in a carnival like Templeton the rat. Austin's novels hit very close to home for me, to the point that I don't know how to convey my review. Another link in my chain of books for weird, gay people - read it - join us.

Angeline Boulley‘s new mystery is set in the same world as the Firekeeper‘s Daughter series. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#sisters-in-the-wind

Publication is expected September 2.

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This was a moving family drama!

The book starts off strong. The story is about 3 sisters who reunite at their home on the Japanese coast. Immediately, I was invested in the story and the scandal involving the youngest sister. The ending was also very strong. It was touching and packed an emotional punch. However, the middle of the book was slow and dragged on.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/08/09/review-kakigori-summer/

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In Hangzhou in 815, two snakes dream of becoming human; hundreds of years later, Su is the perfect wife to an up and coming politician in Singapore, while Emerald is wild, free and broke in New York. When Emerald's date with a would be sugar daddy makes the news, Su rushes to help, only to see her carefully cultivated self-control shatter and her secrets threaten to drive her sister away for good. A vivid, fast-paced and fascinating tale of family