3 1/2 Star Reads
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Girl, Goddess, Queen – Bea Fitzgerald
I love a Hades and Persephone retelling, and Girl, Goddess, Queen gave me a version of the characters I genuinely enjoyed. Unfortunately, I also spent a lot of the book…
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Crush
Hudson’s snark and banter make Crush more fun than book one, even if Jaxon’s controlling streak still drags it down.
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The Legend of Korra: The Mystery of Penquan Island
A light, filler story that’s nice for hardcore Korra fans, but lacks the depth or spark of the show.
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Crave
A wannabe-Twilight paranormal romance with all the tropes — sometimes fun, sometimes cringey, and definitely written for teens.
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A New Dawn
This early glimpse at Kanan and Hera’s partnership offers a quieter, slower start than expected — a decent read, but not essential.
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Spectacular
A whimsical and romantic side story that adds a touch of sweetness for fans of Caraval, but doesn’t offer much beyond that.
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What Doesn’t Break
Dark, lyrical, and emotionally heavy—What Doesn’t Break is all about atmosphere. It wasn’t quite what I hoped for, but it definitely left a mark.
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Rule of the Aurora King
This sequel ups the stakes with more court intrigue, but don’t expect surprises—it’s another familiar, trope-filled ride that stays comfortably in its lane.
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Swamp Thing: Twin Branches – Maggie Stiefvater
Swamp Thing: Twin Branches by Maggie Stiefvater & Morgan Beem (illustrator) Happy release day to Swamp Thing: Twin Branches! Summary: From #1‑New York Times‑bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater (the Raven Cycle series) and artist Morgan Beem comes…
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Snug – Catana Chetwynd (Mini Review)
Snug: A Collection of Comics about Dating Your Best Friend by Catana Chetwynd My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Snug by Catana Chetwynd is a book that compiles the author/illustrator’s…
