Tag: historical fiction
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Book Review: My First Noel by Danelle Harmon
Yet again, I am guilty of jumping into the middle of a series… but I was in the mood for a sweet and historical Christmas story and this novella delivered…
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Book Review: Her Lost Words by Stephanie Marie Thornton
Following the lives of both Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley, Her Lost Words captures a transcendent bond between mother and daughter, even though they only had a few days together in their lifetimes…
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Book Review: The Vienna Writers Circle by J.C. Maetis
When I picked up this book, I had been expecting something more cerebral. Instead, it has more of a thriller tone. However, I didn’t find this all too thrilling, personally…
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Book Review: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
This was my second attempt at reading War and Peace, and I’m glad of my decision to put it down when I wasn’t ready for it. I also kind of regret turning this attempt at reading it into a challenge, but I think that ultimately held me accountable, and now I will thoroughly enjoy a…
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Book Review: The Star That Always Stays by Anna Rose Johnson
When Norvia’s mother remarries, she moves from the island where she was allowed to celebrate her Ojibwe heritage to the city. Suddenly, she’s being told to hide the fact that she’s Native, including from her stepfather and brother. Adapting to city life isn’t easy, but Norvia remains optimistic…
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Book Review: The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
I had so many conflicting emotions while reading this book, but in the sense that I was engrossed in the story. I can’t remember another book off the top of my head that made me feel quite the same way while reading it…
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Book Review: Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys
I’ve procrastinated reading this book for so long because I’ve read almost all of Ruta Sepetys’ books by now. Is it any surprise that this has been another five-star read for me?…
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Book Review: Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
I had been so geared up to read this book when it was first published (after reading Malibu Rising), but I kept putting it off for some reason. I wish I hadn’t now, because I felt like I was reading it out of a sense of duty to my past self, despite the fact that my excitement…
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Book Review: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
I’ve been wanting to read this book since I fell in love with the (short-lived) Broadway musical. Why did I put it off for so long?! Although the book is short, it is so lovely…
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Book Review: Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome
I’d been unaware of this series until I watched the movie adaptation. I fell in love with the story and charming characters. Seeing that this was a decent-sized series, I wanted to give the books a go…