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I‘ve been a bit obsessed w/ Mary Shelley this fall & was left in awe after reading this book. Stunning artwork on every single page paired w/ expertly woven 1st person verse derived from Mary‘s own works. The imagery along w/ her words are tragically beautiful & evoke strong emotions from the reader. I felt the author truly grasped Mary‘s values & beliefs.
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This gothic, eerie tale lived up to all it promised to be. Twins, ghosts, secrets, libraries, and much more. I adored all of the literary references & will be recommending this to others. Beautifully written with a satisfying conclusion. This was the first completed book for the #makemereadit #readathon ! Thanks for the littens who voted for it!!!

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A fun middle grade novel revolving around Greek Mythology. I enjoyed the story and can easily see why this series is so popular in middle grade fiction. About a boy who discovers he is a demigod (half god/half human). He attends a summer camp and meets other demigod teenagers and goes on his first hero quest to retrieve Zeus's stolen lightning bolt before a great war breaks out amongst the Gods.
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This story alternates between the perspectives of a slave & a white Irish indentured servant. The novel spans over many years and has a rich array of characters. The author used some beautiful vocabulary and all in all I enjoyed this heart wrenching read!

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I ❤️ the world of Caraval! I thought the world building was rich & enjoyed the air of mystery the story took on. I like storylines that are more unpredictable & Caraval did not disappoint!

I loved the magical realism, the darker plot twists, & uncertainty of what was true & what was the game. A fun read + page turner for me. Loved all the characters & intrigued to see what the next book will reveal!

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This book was eerily creepy and I loved every bit of it! Dark fairy tales, kidnappings, murder, multiple universes. This book had it all. Great world building, and unpredictable I thought even for a “Retelling of Alice in Wonderland,” as others often describe it. I would definitely recommend it, but be warned it does have some dark undertones and I found the first have satisfyingly spooky. 😏
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A wonderful middle grade novel inspired by a true story. Ivan is a silverback gorilla who has spent the majority of his life in an urban mall isolated as the one and only 🦍 . Though he‘s the only gorilla, he does have other friends such as a little girl, a stray dog named Bob, and 🐘 . Told entirely from Ivan‘s perspective, this was a cute, quick read. Nice character development & a lovely story.
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Fredrik Backman is one of the most beautiful authors I‘ve encountered. I love his writing style & he does an impeccable job of painting an entire town full of richly developed, layered characters. All in a way that doesn‘t overwhelm the reader allowing the names & personalities to stick with you with ease.

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First off I LOVED her previous novel, Song of Achilles. Circe is completely independent & unique from that. It is drenched in Greek mythology & I could read her retellings all day! I ❤️ that she explains Greek mythology in a way that one w/o prior experience w/ it would understand & enjoy the story entirely. You never feel over your head or out of the loop w/ any references bc they are intertwined in the world building.

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