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The Light Pirate

January 2, 2023

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Frida’s baby isn’t due for another month, but as Wanda, a Cat 4 hurricane, bears down on the family’s home in a small Florida town she decides to make her entrance to the world. To mark the event ... Read More...

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Best Books of 2022

December 29, 2022

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  I’m going to cut to the chase: it was a challenging year for my reading. Not due to a lack of options, I just lost my reading mojo for a while. However, there were 8 books that broke through ... Read More...

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2022 Underrated Gems

December 26, 2022

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Nothing like waiting until the last week of the year to put out best-of lists. Today I want to share five gems that I adored that didn’t get as much love and attention as they deserve. Hopefully, you ... Read More...

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The Atlas Paradox

December 7, 2022

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Last year I reviewed The Atlas Six, a cerebral, innovative fantasy novel set in the present day where 6 people with unique magical skills go through a yearlong initiation to join the Alexandrian ... Read More...

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November Reading Wrap-Up

December 1, 2022

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November finished and only one month left in 2022. Yikes. I’m thankful for a strong reading month: 15 books and 9 of them were 4 stars or better.  I’m also coming back to myself and able to corral my ... Read More...

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