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archive: 2018

Welcome to the Dollhouse: An Interview With Jessyca Thibault

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There's something about prose that ties us all together in the most intimate of ways. We seek out these lines to tell our story or to hear it reflected back to us. It's an outlet. It's self expression. It's soul baring truth and painful realities. It's hope. Jessyca Thibault is one of the newest voices building ground of her own within the community...

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Review: To Make Monsters Out of Girls by Amanda Lovelace

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To Make Monsters Out of Girls by Amanda Lovelace | Rating: ★★★★★ Amanda Lovelace does it again with her latest collection. To Make Monsters Out of Girls is her most revealing offering yet and that's saying something, given Lovelace's knack for diving straight into the more intimate parts of her thoughts. This, of course, is what makes her work so beloved in spite...

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Review: The Towering Sky (The Thousandth Floor, #3) by Katharine McGee

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The Towering Sky by Katharine McGee | Rating: ★★★★★ “That was what she loved about New York. That feeling of utter aliveness, a rush and flow of ruthless, furious energy. That New York belief that this was the center of the world, and god help you if you were anywhere else.” Katharine McGee, you just slay. You actually destroyed me. In a fun,...

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Review: A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena

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A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena | Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5) Breathtaking, mesmerizing and utterly heartbreaking. A Girl Like That is bound to be one of the most loved contemporary releases this year and for good reason. Armed with a sort of cattiness that you'll only find in teenagers, this is a story worth looking into because it rings true to real life....

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Review: Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret by Craig Brown

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Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret by Craig Brown | Rating: ★★★☆☆ This was one my most anticipated reads this year. Yes, I am perfectly aware that it was published before this year. However, it was new to me. Ever since I was a little girl, I'd been intrigued Princess Margaret in spite of the fact  that I'd never been too interested in the...

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Hidden Bodies (You, #2) by Caroline Kepnes

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Hidden Bodies by Caroline Kepnes | Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ Have you ever felt almost betrayed from a book? That's the only way I can describe just how I felt about Hidden Bodies, the highly anticipated sequel to You. Admittedly, I am a little late to the party when it comes to Kepnes' bestselling duology but when I read You earlier this year, I was...

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Review: The Kissing Booth by Beth Reekles

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The Kissing Booth by Beth Reekles | Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Before you guys say anything... I didn't hate this book! At all. Would I reread it? Doubtful. Would I have liked it as a teenager? Absolutely. Am I giving some serious props to the author, who was literally a teenager when she wrote this? YES. As far as plotlines go, The Kissing Booth is...

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Review: Sea Witch by Sarah Henning

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Sea Witch by Sarah Henning | Rating: ★★★☆☆ Forget everything you know about the infamous villain in The Little Mermaid. While this book took a bit of time to get into, its groove not especially found straightaway, it was haunting and quite intriguing once I really got into it. Sea Witch is an interesting spin on the classic tale and it offers up...

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Review: Dead Girls: Essays on Surviving an American Obsession by Alice Bolin

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Dead Girls: Essays on Surviving an American Obsession by Alice Bolin | Rating: ★★★☆☆ Alice Bolin's offering of Dead Girls is a solid debut. It's surely an interesting and complex read that analyzes the ever-appearing dead girl trope. Yet, it's also something I am of two minds about--which has been happening fairly often for me this year. You know when you read something...

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Review: And I Darken (The Conqueror's Saga, #1) by Kiersten White

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And I Darken by Kiersten White | Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5) Do yourself a favor, and check out this book. ASAP. I don't normally start my reviews with statements like that but And I Darken is bound to be the exception to my rule. Ditch all thoughts you might have about what this book may be like. It exceeded even my wildest dreams and,...

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Review: Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson

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Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson | Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5) Before I picked up Undead Girl Gang, I had a pretty good idea on what it would make me feel. I was either going to adore it or despise it. Fortunately, I adored Undead Girl Gang and was completely captivated by it. Lily Anderson really held nothing back with this book and I...

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Review: Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente

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Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente | Rating: ★★★☆☆ "Life is beautiful and life is stupid. As long as you keep that in mind, and never give more weight to one than the other, the history of the galaxy, the history of a planet, the history of a person is a simple tune with lyrics flashed on-screen and a helpful, friendly bouncing disco...

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Review: Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now by Dana L. Davis

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Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now by Dana L. Davis | Rating: ★★★★★ So. How does one describe Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now in a single word? Remarkable. This book is truly and completely a remarkable, thought-provoking, heart-wrenching, and at times stomach curdling, read. Dana L. Davis really knocked it out of the park with this one and left me in shambles by the...

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Review: I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon

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I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon | Rating: ★★★☆☆ “The thing Anna has always hated most about being a small woman is the disadvantage she has in situations like this. People assume they can touch you, pat you, shake your hand without permission. They assume that if your size is little more than that of a child, you must be one. That you...

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Review: Opal by Maggie Stiefvater

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Opal by Maggie Stiefvater | Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2.5) "Sometimes bad ideas were so bad they looped right around until they became good ideas." Let me be honest: I love Maggie Stiefvater's writing and it pains me to give something by her such a low rating. I adore Stiefvater's work, her prose, the characters, etc. The Raven Cycle is one of the most magical...

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Review: The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas

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The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas | Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5) This first thing you should know about The Cheerleaders is simple: it won't be what you're expecting. At. All. I am glad! I am even more happy with the fact that this was my first experience with Kara Thomas' writing--because The Cheerleaders is one of my favourites of the year. Dark, mysterious and poignant,...

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Review: Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi

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Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi | Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5) “Penny believed with her whole heart that there were moments - crucial instances - that defined who someone was going to be. There were clues or signs, and you didn't want to miss them.”  Emergency Contact was originally a cover buy. I added it to my TBR/Most Anticipated Reads of 2018 solely over...

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Review: From Twinkle, with Love by Sandhya Menon

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From Twinkle, with Love by Sandhya Menon | Rating: ★★★★★ Ah, Sandhya Menon just knows how to tug at my heart! I cannot recommend her work enough to fans of Jenny Han and Stephanie Perkins. Last year's When Dimple Met Rishi was such a fun read and I felt like Menon was only just getting started. Spoiler alert: she DEFINITELY was and brought...

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Review: Witch's Pyre (Worldwalker, #3) by Josephine Angelini

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Witch's Pyre by Josephine Angelini | Rating: ★★★★★ "I believe our choices make our experiences and our worlds." Can we all take a moment to appreciate the fact that I did not explode when I finally got my hands on this book? I am shocked! I was beginning to think I'd never get the chance to sit back and read it. Then, I...

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Review: Restore Me (Shatter Me, #4) by Tahereh Mafi

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Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi | Rating: ★★★★★ "I cannot let the broken girl inside of me inhale all that I've become. I cannot revert back to another version of myself. I will not shatter, not again, in the wake of an emotional earthquake.” I'll be honest: I was skeptical of this book when it was announced. I absolutely adored the original trilogy...

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Review: The Regulars by Georgia Clark

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The Regulars by Georgia Clark | Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ “She was a road trip without a map.”  This... wasn't for me. To put it simply? Not my cup of tea. I wanted to like The Regulars. So. Much. Because, the plot is utterly unique and magical, it relies on societies view of what makes someone beautiful and the lengths women will go to just...

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Review: A Higher Loyalty by James Comey

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A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership by James Comey | Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5) It's easy to judge those in power over making difficult, if not impossible, choices. It's even easier to form your entire opinion on a single action of someone. As someone who's pretty heavily immersed in politics, but still quite young and not always fully aware, I will admit straight...

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Review: #FashionVictim by Amina Akhtar

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#FashionVictim by Amina Akhtar | Reviews: ★★☆☆☆ (2.5) As a note, an e-galley of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way.   Don't let my two start rating lure you into a false comfort--this novel was deliciously evil and is the textbook definition of guilty...

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Review: All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover

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All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover | Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5) “When you meet someone who is good for you, they won’t fill you with insecurities by focusing on your flaws. They’ll fill you with inspiration, because they’ll focus on all the best parts of you.”  There's something truly special about how Colleen Hoover writes love stories. All Your Perfects is a definite show...

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Review: Tempting Little Tease (Forbidden Desires, #4) by Kendall Ryan

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Tempting Little Tease by Kendall Ryan | Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5) You guys know that Kendall Ryan is totally my girl. If you've been following my reviews over the last year, you already know that I adore Kendall Ryan's work and that Forbidden Desires has been one of my go-to romances since I first picked it up. While Tempting Little Tease has the signature...

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