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      • 1 Star/Did Not Finish1 Star reads and books I didn’t finish. I use this for books I couldn’t finish. If I finished a book, it meant it was passable at least so deserves an extra star! It is very rare that I need to do this, I’m good at knowing my own taste. Usually if  a book got this rating I’d made a miscalculation when I picked it up! I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
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      • 1 Star/Did Not Finish1 Star reads and books I didn’t finish. I use this for books I couldn’t finish. If I finished a book, it meant it was passable at least so deserves an extra star! It is very rare that I need to do this, I’m good at knowing my own taste. Usually if  a book got this rating I’d made a miscalculation when I picked it up! I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
      • 2 Stars2 out of 5 star  book reviews. I finished the book but it felt like a struggle, and I probably ended up skim reading a lot of it just to get though the thing. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
      • 3 Stars3 out of 5 star book reviews. These are middle-of-the-road books. Nothing that got me excited, but they were fine and I probably had a good time reading most of it. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
      • 4 Stars4 out of 5 star book reviews. I had a good time reading it, I felt like I got something out of the experience and I’d recommend it to other people. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
      • 5 Stars5 out of 5 star book reviews. I got super excited about it! I’ll buy a hard copy for my library, and I’ll likely read it again. Sometimes for these books, I’ll write up a longer review with analysis. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
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4 Stars

4 out of 5 star book reviews.

I had a good time reading it, I felt like I got something out of the experience and I’d recommend it to other people.

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The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty 4/5 Book Review

The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsMay 8, 2023
Sharpe observations on everyday interactions, tightly woven plot but the central mystery is a little anti-climatic. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
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Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor series Book Review 4/5 Stars

Strange the Dreamer (Books 1 & 2) by Laini Taylor

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsMay 1, 2023
A beautifully written two part fantasy series set in an original world with complex conflicts. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
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My (extra)Ordinary Life by Rebecca Ryan 4/5 Star Review

My (extra)Ordinary Life by Rebecca Ryan

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsApril 1, 2023
Light, easy read with an engaging protagonist that also manages to sweetly tackle the subject of unprocessed grief ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
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Poison Study by Maria V. Synder Mini review 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Positives: + Addictive reading. + Great female main character with agency. + Well developed characters. + Miles better than the comparable Throne of Glass! + Tropes but didn’t feel stale. Negatives: - Romance felt like an afterthought which was a waste of potential! -Traumatic backstory has SA which I never like to read. - Main character is a bit too amazing at everything!

Poison Study by Maria V. Synder

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsMarch 7, 2023
Yelena is a great main character, typical fantasy plot but it doesn't feel tired. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
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The Mignight Library by Matt Haig Mini review 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Contemporary Positives: + Straightforward, accessible writing style. + Characters felt realistic. + A realistic look at depression that aims to be inspiring. Negatives: - very heavy-handed with its message! - Predictable & unoriginal. - The amazing, multi-talented Nora got grating. - You need to be in the right frame of mind, maybe avoid if currently in a depression.

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsMarch 5, 2023
Uplifting, inspiring story but very heavy handed! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
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Project Hail Mary by Andy Wier Mini Review 4 of 5 stars Genre: Sci-Fi Positives: + Entertaining, Easy reading. + Plot is packed with twists and turns that keep things interesting. I won’t say more to avoid spoilers! Negatives: - Way too much hard science for me. - I found the main character a little grating. - All characters either share the same personality or are a thin stereotype.

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsFebruary 28, 2023
Entertaining with some good twists and turns, but way too much maths! So. Much. Maths. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
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Period Power by Maisie Hill, 5 stars! Learn how your hormones affect your mood and energy through your menstrual cycle. This was a life changing book that answered a lot of questions for me. This is information that should be taught to everyone who menstruates!

Review: Period Power by Maisie Hill Changed My Life

Posted in4 Stars, Book Reviews, LifeFebruary 27, 2023
Period Power by Maisie Hill has changed my life! 💖Everyone should have this information in this book!
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Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas - Book Review

Book Review: Secrets of a Summer Night (The Wallflowers #1) by Lisa Kleypas – Addictive Regency Romance!

Posted in4 Stars, Book Reviews, Books, Review & AnalysisFebruary 12, 2023
I was so addicted to Secrets of a Summer Night that I read the whole book in 24 hours! 💘 I give it a solid four stars, please read on for my full book review!
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His Name WAs Wren by Robert Winters. Mini Review 4 of 5 stars Genre: Sci-fi, Child Characters Positives: + I enjoyed English village setting. + Realistic, likeable characters. Negatives: - Time jump at the start a little jarring. - I enjoyed it but I am just not super excited by it.

His Name Was Wren by Robert Winters

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsJanuary 5, 2023
Excellent nostalgic children-meet-alien story! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
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