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What a thrilling fantasy adventure!

From the very first chapter, I was hooked into the story. The story centers on two young women, Menilmonea and Aureal, who go on an adventure to find out why their village‘s Titan won‘t wake up. Right away, you can tell something is amiss in their world and the story slowly reveals itself.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/12/27/review-menilmonea-the-cycle-of-th...

4 Stars • A grieving widower, suicidal after losing his family in a Christmas accident, is saved by a mysterious stranger named Gabriel. He then connects with a widow and her bullied son—who've also met Gabriel—finding healing, love, and holiday hope through divine intervention. A classic Evans tale of redemption and Christmas magic.

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If you‘ve seen reviews for this book, you‘ll know a lot of people hated it, but I didn‘t. I liked it for what it was. A cute and fluffy young adult holiday romance. I wasn‘t expecting anything revolutionary or for it to be the greatest romance I‘ve ever read.

This book had a very fun concept. It‘s an advent book, so you open and read one chapter every day.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/12/25/review-a-heart-for-christmas/

4 Stars • At a wedding, best man Nick Silver tells Elizabeth he's in danger—then vanishes. The club investigates a kidnapping, murder, unbreakable Bitcoin code, car bombs, and a locked safe. A thrilling, twisty cozy mystery full of humor, heart, and the gang's enduring friendship.

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Wow! This middle grade graphic novel packed quite the emotional punch!

The story is based on the author‘s own life. It followed Cindy at age 12 when she discovers some major family secrets.

I loved the structure of the this book. It was a linear story with some flashbacks. The flashbacks added to the story and were well placed.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/12/22/review-how-to-draw-a-secret/

I am familiar with the Wicked musical and movies as well as the first Wizard of Oz book. I knew going into the book that it was going to be different from all of those.

I have to say I was surprised by how much I ended up liking this one!

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/12/21/review-wicked-wicked-years-1/

3.5 Stars • Taliesin, the first book in Stephen R. Lawhead‘s Pendragon Cycle, blends Arthurian legend with Atlantis myth. Charis, an Atlantean princess, survives her homeland‘s destruction and meets Taliesin, a prophetic Celtic bard, in post-Roman Britain. Their romance, set against cultural upheaval, births Merlin and sets the stage for Arthur‘s rise.

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3 Stars • Elsa Vargas, a math teacher, has long suspected her introverted son Bird was switched at birth. When a new student, Thomas, resembles her younger son and shares Bird's birthday, Elsa becomes convinced Thomas is her biological child. Her obsessive pursuit of the truth—including befriending Thomas and considering DNA tests—threatens her family bonds.

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What a fun and exciting graphic novel!

The book is set in 1992 and is about 5 high schoolers who play a role-playing game that comes alive. It reminded me of Jumanji and the Gryphons and Gargoyles season of Riverdale.

The story was easy to follow along. I liked how the characters were introduced with a short bio stating their name, age, and clique.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/review-creatures-corridors/

5 Stars • Twice is a magical realism novel about second chances. Elderly Alfie, dying and detained after a suspicious casino win streak, reveals his secret gift: he can "redo" any moment in his life exactly once—going back to change a decision. Through his life story, he experiments with this power to fix mistakes, chase dreams, and alter fates, but learns that true love and some losses can't be reclaimed. ⬇️