Tag: literary
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Reminders of Him is a Memorable Read
“People think women who go to prison have a certain look. That we’re a certain way. But we’re mothers, wives, daughters, humans.” Reminders of Him – Colleen Hoover My Rating In Summary of Reminders of Him “After serving five years in prison for a tragic mistake, Kenna Rowan returns to the town where it all…
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Operation Mission Seduction: Drafting Readers Now!
“The housewife dreamily thought of herself as a gallant warrior, rescuing her love from his self-described ennui and empathizing with him, feeling the same in her passionless marriage. He was saving her, too.” Operation Mission Seduction – Elvira Weitman My Rating In Summary of Operation Mission Seduction “When her college ex-boyfriend George, now a lieutenant…
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A Flicker in the Dark Truly Thrills
“When people get hurt physically, you can see it in the bruises and the scars, but when they’re hurt emotionally, mentally, it runs deeper than that.” A Flicker in the Dark – Stacy Willingham My Rating In Summary of A Flicker in the Dark “When Chloe Davis was twelve, six teenage girls went missing in…
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Firekeeper’s Daughter Ignites Readers
“Love honors your spirit. Not just the other person’s but your own spirit too.” Firekeeper’s Daughter – Angeline Boulley My Rating In Summary of Firekeeper’s Daughter Daunis Fontaine is an 18-year-old, Ojibwe member (biracial and unenrolled) that is trying to find her place within her community. Although life isn’t easy for Daunis, she finds joy…
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Once There Were Wolves Has Me Howling
“With the disappearance of that man there is anger brewing here, and there are those who would fight to destroy the wolves, and those whose apathy would see them destroyed. And so we must be the ones who fight for them. That will always be the right action to take.” Once There Were Wolves –…
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Rock Paper Scissors: A Thriller-Lovers Dream
“Watching the couple start to relax inside the chapel, she knew that they had made poor choices too. And coming here was probably top of the list.” Rock Paper Scissors – Alice Feeney My Rating In Summary of Rock Paper Scissors Adam and Amelia win a getaway weekend trip to a secluded area of Scotland,…
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Books, Briefly: Heatwave
Another wave of “Books, Briefly” is here! Title: Heatwave Author: Victor Jestin “They were searching the sea because the sea was obviously violent and cold. The sand, by contrast, was too soft and warm; Oscar couldn’t be there. They’d gotten the wrong enemy, just like I’d mistaken the smiles and the laughter, the joy spreading…
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Snow Flower & the Secret Fan Stuns Readers
“When I knew I couldn’t suffer another moment of pain, and tears fell on my bloody bindings, my mother spoke softly into my ear, encouraging me to go one more hour, one more day, one more week, reminding me of the rewards I would have if I carried on a little longer. In this way,…
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Books, Briefly: Bunny
Here comes another “Books, Briefly” hopping your way! Title: Bunny Author: Mona Awad “All eight of their eyes shut tight as if this collective asphyxiation were a kind of religious bliss. All four of their glossy mouths making squealing sounds of monstrous love that hurt my face. I love you, Bunny.” READ IF YOU LIKE:…
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No Lie… The Last Time I Lied is a Hit
“‘Everything is a game, Em. Whether you know it or not. Which means that sometimes a lie is more than just a lie. Sometimes it’s the only way to win.’” The Last Time I Lied – Riley Sager My Rating In Summary of The Last Time I Lied “Fifteen years ago, summer camper Emma Davis…
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