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The Complete Tales – Beatrix Potter

★★★★★ Beatrix Potter has written so many quintessential children's stories that even now, at 26 years old, I am overwhelmed with nostaglia and delight every time I pick this book up. Unfortunately, I could not say the feeling was shared with my reading partner. Seriously, Squamish (my dog) was such a brat as I tried… Continue reading The Complete Tales – Beatrix Potter

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The Other People – C.J. Tudor

★★★★★ "Daddy!" Then a hand reached back, grabbed her arm and yanked her down. Out of sight. Gone. Vanished. Three years ago, Gabe witnesses the disappearance of his daughter...only to find out she was dead (along with his wife). But...he's never believed it. There was always something niggling in the back of his mind. ...he had… Continue reading The Other People – C.J. Tudor

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Godsgrave – Jay Kristoff

★★★★★ You can keep the glory. I'm just here for the blood. I'm so motherf*cking dead right now. Mia Corvere, once a wealthy heiress, now a ruthless assassin, has received her first assignment. But her heart is not in her work - she only wishes to extract revenge on those who killed her family. Thus, the greatest monsters get… Continue reading Godsgrave – Jay Kristoff

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Beneath Cruel Fathoms – Anela Deen

★★★★★ Human bodies floated among the wreckage in breathless suspension, limbs flared at their sides, hair undulating... Isaura Johansdottir was traveling back to her father's home after a failed marriage when the unthinkable happened - her ship was struck down by an inexplicable storm. Just when all appears to be lost - she is saved by the… Continue reading Beneath Cruel Fathoms – Anela Deen

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Nevernight – Jay Kristoff

★★★★ ½ The brighter the light, the deeper the shadow. Mia Corvere used to be the daughter of a respectable family but all that changes when her father is strung up for leading a rebellion. 'Never Flinch.' A cold whisper in her ear. 'Never fear. And never, ever forget.' The girl nodded slowly. Exhaled the hope inside.… Continue reading Nevernight – Jay Kristoff

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Once Upon a Word – Jess Zafarris

★★★★ Once upon a time, a word was born. The English language is a twisty beast. Words are picked up from all sorts of countries, time periods and languages and then are funneled into English. When you understand the history and meaning of the words you use, you also gain a better understanding of language - and… Continue reading Once Upon a Word – Jess Zafarris

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The Chronicles of the Virago: Book II, The Apprentus – Michael Bialys

Another month, another tierlist! While you probably know where this one ranks, check out the BookTube Video to see the rest! The Written Review: "Don't just watch the adventure...be the adventure." Makenna Grace Gold is an average thirteen-year-old...kind of. She enjoys school, has a best friend (Sam) and just so happens to be the Virago. So, she's not the… Continue reading The Chronicles of the Virago: Book II, The Apprentus – Michael Bialys