Tag: five-star reads
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On Fire with the King of Ashes
King of Ashes by S.A. CosbyA Five-Star Book King of Ashes is a brutal story of a man’s descent into criminality in an attempt to save his family. This viscerally beautiful novel is not one to miss! About King of Ashes (No Spoilers) King of Ashes dropped in June 2025, and I’m still thinking about…
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What I Read in May 2025
May was an extremely rough month for me. For a month that honors mental health awareness, mine took a nosedive. But, I finished 11 books, the majority of which were excellent. Demon Copperhead and My Friends are now on my list of absolute favorites, and Blacktop Wasteland is one more reason to love S.A. Cosby.…
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Cherishing My Friends
My Friends by Fredrik Backman: A Five-Star Book The world doesn’t deserve a gift like Fredrik Backman. His wit and unique voice make his characters come alive with memorable personalities and heartstring-pulling stories. My Friends is one more example why Backman is an exceptional author who understands the human condition. About My Friends (No Spoilers)…
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For Your Own Good Review
For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing: A Five-Star Read I love dark academia books. Give me a story about the pressures of school combined with twisted behaviors, over-the-top expectations, and some intriguing characters, and I’m sold. These books make me feel a little better about my own high school experience. For Your Own Good…
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Give All the Stars to Demon Copperhead
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver — A five-star (plus) book Demon Copperhead has been on my to-be-read list since I received the hardcover for Christmas in 2023. I knew it was going to be great. After all, Demon Copperhead won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2023 and I expected nothing but amazement from Barbara…
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