Tag: five-star reads
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A Favorite Duo in The Favorites
The Favorites by Layne Fargo A Five-Star Book The Favorites by Layne Fargo hit Bookstagram like steel on ice this winter. And it’s well worth the hype. I loved this story of two ice dancers’ complicated love, hard determination, and chasing dreams. It’s the first 2025 Book of the Month pick that I’ve loved this…
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My Darkest Prayer Book Review
My Darkest Prayer by S.A. Cosby A Five-Star Book I will read anything S.A. Cosby writes. If this Southern noir author decides to turn his skills to sci-fi alien romance novels, I’m there. If he pens a happily ever after romance, I’m on board. If he publishes essays about the benefits of drinking water, I’m…
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What I Read in January 2025
January was not the month I expected in so many ways. Every day seemed to bring some type of shock-and-WTF moment. From my social media feeds, a lot of people may agree with that statement. For me, this looked like a lot of stress at work plus continually crippling migraines plus a lot of friends…
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Like Mother, Like Mother Book Review
Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger A Five-Star Book Review Sometimes a good family drama is just what I need—on the page at least. Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger brings all the drama I could ask for, examining three generations of women whose decisions impact their family in infinite ways. Summary of…
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All the Colors of the Dark Book Review (Watch for Spoilers)
All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker A Five-Star Book Review Are you someone who has to read a much-buzzed-about book right away, or do you hold off, usually because you find yourself underwhelmed? I’m in the latter group, so I waited to read All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker.…
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