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I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban – Malala Yousafzai

★★★★★ We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced. Criticism be damned, I loved this book. Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani girl, was just fifteen years old when the Taliban decided she needed to be taken out.  That she was too dangerous to be alive. That she was radical, sacrilegious and so much more. And what did she do? What… Continue reading I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban – Malala Yousafzai

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Poison Princess – Kresley Cole

★ Didn't enjoy this one nearly as much as I thought I would.  It's probably a case of it's not you, it's me. Eff it. Okay. I'm gonna get real here. It's you (book). Totally all on you. We start with a sterotypical white, blond Pretty-Pretty girl who tragically has "mental health issues". Essentially, this girl is either A) hallucinating or… Continue reading Poison Princess – Kresley Cole

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Green Witchcraft – Paige Vanderbeck

★★★★ One of the first things I learned about real witchcraft was that it was a path for those who wanted to live in harmony with the earth... Green witchcraft definitely doesn't live up to the broomsticks and cauldrons stereotypes. In fact, it's surprisingly wholesome and well-meaning. Thinking that you know everything is probably one of the worst curses… Continue reading Green Witchcraft – Paige Vanderbeck

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Essential Pregnancy Q&A – Bryn Huntpalmer

Being pregnant can feel like an open invitation for advice from everyone in your life... There is a LOT of information out there, and while you do get to visit the doctor several times throughout the pregnancy...it's hard to cram in weeks worth of questions in such a short time. I often wished I had my care… Continue reading Essential Pregnancy Q&A – Bryn Huntpalmer

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Dame Traveler – Nastasia Yakoub

★★★★ I chose the name Dame Traveler because I wanted to exemplify strength, selflessness, and courage. Nastasia Yakoub is the founder of the Dame Traveler - a travel blog for women adventuring across the world. She empowers women to travel - alone - anywhere and every where. But, she was not always the bold and daring woman she is… Continue reading Dame Traveler – Nastasia Yakoub

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Indestructibles: Let’s Go Outside! – Ekaterina Trukhan (Illustrations), Amy Pixton (Creator)

★★★★ ½ Look up at the big, blue sky! A young child and their family go on an outside adventure! From the deep woods to a friendly fish pond to a fancy flower garden - this book has plenty of memorable activities. The little one can follow along with real-life activities (like stretching like a tree) or just… Continue reading Indestructibles: Let’s Go Outside! – Ekaterina Trukhan (Illustrations), Amy Pixton (Creator)

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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

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The Never Tilting World – Rin Chupeco

★★★★ A demoness is what men call a goddess they cannot control. Twin goddesses have always ruled Aeon but seventeen years ago, one of the twins refused a prophecy and the Breaking happened. When the Breaking occurred, the world ground to a halt. Half of it became a fiery desert and the other half is a frozen… Continue reading The Never Tilting World – Rin Chupeco