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I enjoyed this biography in verse about the Nicaraguan poet Ruben Dario. Once again something I would have never read if not for #FoodAndLit

I really need to reread The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting; it isn't necessary for understanding/enjoying this book, but it'd have enhanced that last chapter at the very least.

I love Cassian. He really should've told Daizell the truth, but... they work it out, and he figures out how to be much more of a person. It's quite the journey.

This is a beautifully written bittersweet story of a middle aged couple trying to make their way in Alaska and the found family the find along the way. There are some possible fantastical elements, but overall it does a great job of demonstrating the harsh reality of early 20th century Alaska. It was not perfect for me though. The last third of the book really annoyed me and felt unnecessary.⬇️

I've been meaning to read this book for a while now and wow. WOW. I can't believe the author went there, kudos to her!

As usual, the story is really well written. I love the web of "is it fantastical or real" that was never really explained, as well as the theme of the 5 virtues and how all of them had "something wrong with them". And the Ghost Bride crumbs!!! #magicalrealism #mystery #spooky

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9-29-25: My 64th finished book of 2025! Beautiful love story. Fascinating tale about the exploration of space. Joan Goodwin and astronomer teaching college freshmen science, will become one of a small amount of women chosen for a new NASA program in the late 1970s. During that time she will finally have a group of friends who get her. And then there is Vanessa who sees her to her core. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️📖#️⃣6️⃣4️⃣

Deliciously eerie and suspenseful. I love when the setting becomes a character. #bermonthmood