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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...

4 Stars • A must have for all avid Austen fans -- This book takes all the best quotes from Jane Austen's works and letters to her sister, Cassandra, and puts them together in one small volume. Subjects include love, life, how people act, and her thoughts on books.

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4 Stars • Translated from the Hebrew by Stuart Schoffman • "The Tunnel" by A.B. Yehoshua is about Zvi Luria, a retired engineer, obsessed with an unfinished tunnel in Jerusalem. It explores themes of dementia, identity, and the connection between personal and national history in modern Israel.

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Snow on the bayou ❄️
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Dumplin‘ series

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3.5 Stars • "Reasons to Stay Alive" by Matt Haig is well-written and is both a memoir and self-help book detailing Haig's experience with depression and anxiety. It offers advice on managing mental health, emphasizing recovery and small victories. It‘s relatable and focuses on helping reduce the stigma around mental health.

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Like other books set in WWII Philippines, parts of this book is brutal. The treatment the soldiers received from the Japanese was horrendous and this book does not sugar coat any of it. Specifically, the scenes on the warship were the stuff of nightmares.

I liked that the story was told from the perspectives of the two main characters, Sam and Sarah.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/01/15/review-hold-strong/

American Royals series

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4 Stars • "The Maui Effect" by Sara Ackerman is a romance novel where 'Iwa, a biologist, fights to save Maui's forest from becoming an eco-resort. She's drawn to surfer Dane, challenging her no-surfers-dating rule. Themes include environmentalism, surfing culture, and love against Hawaii's backdrop.

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