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I started like four books this weekend that didn‘t do it for me, opened this on a whim, and I‘m hooked - I‘m making myself take a break to do chores but ugh it‘s itching at the back of my brain to get back to reading ASAP!
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This is a harrowing read at times due to the subject & the roadblocks that 'Jane Doe' & the investigators of the case faced. It was soul-destroying to read the numerous setbacks that were experienced in the quest for justice & it is no wonder that so many survivors give up.

The author looks at the changes & breakthroughs in forensics which allows cold cases to now be solved using techniques which were not available back then, (continued)

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I enjoyed the survivor, dating reality TV show aspect of this book. I almost gave up on this one around the 30-40% mark, but I'm glad I continued on. The FMC, Orie, read really immature for someone who was 23. However, I was happy with her character arc. I'm definitely going to be on the lookout for more books with a reality TV setting.

Thanks to #Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Think you know the truth about the legend of Medusa, the famed Gorgon who turned men to stone with one look? Think again. Tired of being misrepresented for centuries, this is Medusa's story from the woman herself.

I really liked this one, I felt the author did a really nice job on illuminating the human side of Medusa's story rather than the monster of the usual tales. (continued)

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A collection of poetry, prose, and essays from the amazing nature writer Mary Oliver.

More than anything else, Oliver‘s writing has this ability to make me stop and just breathe. The consideration and care she gives to even the tiniest of moments, the fluttering of a bird‘s wings, rustling of leaves in the wind, is phenomenal. I just want to sink into her poems. 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗

Every year at Brighton & Hove academy, an elite boarding school in New England, eight students are chosen to take part in a two-week exclusive writers‘ retreat, but only one of them will walk out with a life-changing opportunity. This year's eight students include previous couple, Effy & Arlo , who haven't spoken for 3 years since Arlo ghosted Effy right after they hooked up. The mentor for this year's retreat is Meredith Graffam, (continued)

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, ghost hunting & spiritualism was perhaps at its peak in popularity, & some people, perhaps wishing to cash in on the popularity of ghost hunts meaning easy pickings for pickpockets, or even just the momentary attention, perpetuated hoax hauntings. This book looks at 12 hauntings where the evidence is examined more closely & suggest that the ghostly figures were of a more earthly origin.

This Christmassy paranormal romance is heavy on the “spice” and light on the charm. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#season-of-the-witch-toil-and-trouble...

Publication is expected September 2.

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Angeline Boulley‘s new mystery is set in the same world as the Firekeeper‘s Daughter series. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#sisters-in-the-wind

Publication is expected September 2.

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