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Review: The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin

Words cannot describe the poetic power that resides within the pages of this book.  We often refer to the soul of a city, but what if a city had an actual soul? A soul so strong that it takes the … Continue reading

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Review: Middlegame by Seanan McGuire

Strange premise, yes.  Honestly, I don’t think I’ve read anything like this, and that is what makes this book so tremendous.  McGuire consistently takes her readers on whirlwind ride in her books, forcing them to suspend disbelief and put trust … Continue reading

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Review: Recursion by Blake Crouch

My summary just touches the surface of the enormity Crouch has crafted in this truly complex techno-thriller. Any in-depth exploration of what transpires is certain to spoil the reading experience, one that will quite literally twist and distort anything and … Continue reading

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Quick-Takes Review: #MurderTrending by Gretchen McNeil

Now this was a fun read!  Picture Hunger Games meets Survivor, in all the best of ways. I’m a huge fan of McNeil’s thrillers, and this one just added on to my adoration of everything she does! This lady is … Continue reading

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Review: Contagion by Erin Bowman

I’m all about a sci-fi/horror mash up and boy, did this one exceed my expectations.   Reading the description, it instantly reminded me of Aliens, one of my very favorite space-based horror movies.  Though similar, this one truly rose above, standing … Continue reading

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Review: The Golden Compass: His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman

Jenn: I read this book when it was originally released and fell in love with the unique premise.  Justin first discovered this through the movie.  He’s now at an age (11) at which I thought reading the book would make more … Continue reading

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Review: Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel

Why yes, that is a very general summary of this book.  It was done intentionally, for there is SO MUCH learned and revealed in this second book.  I do recommend reading the first title, Sleeping Gods, first, however. Not only … Continue reading

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Review: The Impossible Fortress by Jason Rekulak

I adored this book! A tribute to the 80s and the infancy of the computer age, this book had me reminiscing about my own youth.  This read was a breath of fresh air, so full of hope and innocence, the … Continue reading

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Batgirl at Super Hero High (DC Super Hero Girls) by Lisa Yee

This is now the third book I’ve read in this series and it may very well be my favorite.  I believe it serves an important message to young girls, those who have been immersed in stories and movies about famous … Continue reading

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