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ARC Review: Never Thought I’d End Up Here
Never Thought I’d End Up Here is a truly flawless, powerful novel about acceptance of oneself, exploration of culture, willingness to change. A must read for anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider. Read more
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Just Read It: White Fragility
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo expertly examines why it is so hard to talk about race while also providing a how-to-not-be-racist guide. A must read. Read more
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Audio Review: Hatchet
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen is a classic coming of age novel filled with adventure and angst. Whilst on a bush plane to go see his father, 13 year-old Brian’s day takes a turn for the worst. Mid-flight, Brian’s pilot suffers from a heart attack and promptly dies, leaving Brian to navigate the air himself. Read more
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Happy International Women’s Day
Today, take the time to start reading a book that features women who stand up for their rights, and change the world in spite of the oppression they have endured. All the novels pictured are written by women who have overcome different challenges in writing their novels as well as in life, and it shows… Read more
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ARC Review: I Am Not Jessica Chen
Do you ever just wish you were someone else? If one day you just woke up in the body of the person who had everything you wanted, everything you ever dreamed of? Maybe it would end horribly, but maybe it wouldn’t be quite so bad. Read more
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2024: A Reading Year in Review
“And with that, the 2024 season comes to an end.” Well it’s been 365 days since our last reading wrap up, but this year we’re going to be doing things a little bit differently. I’ve had quite the year when in comes to reading, so will be diving into my biggest reading year yet. I’ll… Read more
Hi, I’m Emma! I’m a bookworm who is always in search of a new read! I mainly review young adult fiction novels with a focus on diversity. When I’m not reading, you can find me taking care of my bearded dragon, Stan, or making a fresh set of press on nails.
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