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Review: Since She Went Away by David Bell

Talk about a thriller chock full of intensity, involving not one or two, but multiple unsolved crimes.  Bell keeps the chapters short, alternating between Jenna and her son, Jared’s, point of view. Doing so adds to the tension, but also … Continue reading

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Review: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

This book has been the source of quite a few arguments in my house!  Once I obtained the ARC, I squirreled it away to read when the timing was right. And then my teen son discovered I had it in … Continue reading

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Review: The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum

Like many, I adore surrounding myself in everything Christmas this time of year. When granted the opportunity to review this title, I knew I couldn’t resist. Before moving on to the content, let’s just discuss the beauty of this book, … Continue reading

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Review: A Dictionary of Mutual Understanding by Jackie Copleton

This novel is far more than the description could ever relay, with so many layers history and secrets meant to be forgotten.  Amaterasu and her husband lost so much to pikadon (what the locals referred to the bombing of Nagasaki).  That’s … Continue reading

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Review: Ana of California by Andi Teran

Marketed as a modern day retelling of Anne of Green Gables,  Ana of California is a wholly rewarding, inspiring, and captivating read. Don’t let it’s comparison to a classic great dissuade you from reading it.  This is a novel that can … Continue reading

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Review: The Wrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne

Living in the DC metro area, I can’t escape news of the latest political drama. Despite this, I’m often drawn to titles that set in our nation’s capital. They feel…natural and comfortable to me.  When I picked up this particular … Continue reading

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