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Season's Hatings by J.S. Jasper

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

Initial Reflection:
Sweet and spicy! Made me smile and laugh. This was such a perfect little holiday adjacent novella to lift my spirits. Archie was the sweetest little side character! So precious! This would be an adorable made for tv holiday movie with some adult themes of course bc the opening spicy scene was too good to skip! 
The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality by Amanda Montell

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informative fast-paced
Initial Reflections:

Some really great insights on human biases and our capacity to think and overthink. Snappy, witty and relevant. 

Two too many HP references for a book published so recently. 
The Deep by Rivers Solomon

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challenging dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

4.75

The Daughter of Danray by Natalia Hernandez

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This is the third book in the series with one more to go! It is a perfect build to the finale and I absolutely can’t wait to conclude the series. I loved the balance of character development, lore, action, suspense and interpersonal relationships. I think the pacing worked well and the plot moved forward enough, while still giving enough world building. This series has quickly become one of my favorite YA fantasies. 
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

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adventurous challenging dark emotional tense slow-paced

4.75

Bite Me Twice by J.S. Jasper

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lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

Nice and light! A quick, cute paranormal novella with a touch of spice. Perfect little pick me up and a low stakes, cozy fall read. 
This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan

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emotional hopeful medium-paced

4.5

Blood & Brujas by Mikayla D. Hornedo

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adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.5