Litsy

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I highly recommend this duology. It was original and fast paced with likable characters. I can definitely say I haven‘t read anything like this before. ❤️

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MaleficentBookDragon

Spinning | Tillie Walden

I realized that I never posted my April #bookspin and #doublespin selections.
@thearomaofbooks

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BarbaraJean

The Velvet Room | Zilpha Keatley Snyder

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First of all—the variety of covers for this is hilarious! I read a digital copy (top left) that makes it look like a ghost story or gothic thriller. I see where this image comes into the story, but—it‘s so exactly wrong that it‘s maddening. If I‘d found this as a kid, no doubt it would have been the Dell Yearling edition there on the bottom left. 😆 This was a sweet, nostalgic hug of a book. It‘s exactly the kind of book I‘d have loved as a kid ⤵️

BarbaraJean (Cont‘d)—and I loved it as an adult. I completely resonated with that childhood magic of finding a perfect secret place that‘s all your own, where you can read and think and wonder. Even though I saw the ending coming, and it ties everything up far too neatly, I didn‘t care. This was a delight. Thank you to @TheAromaofBooks for this recommendation (several months back!!), and for pulling the right number to assign it as my April #BookSpin! 3h

BarbaraJean And… this is my 1965 pick for #192025. @Librarybelle 3h

Ruthiella That Dell cover looks familiar. Maybe I need it in elementary school? 🤔 3h

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Librarybelle Thanks for posting the variety of covers - you‘re so right about the one looking spooky and gothic! 2h

LeahBergen I remember the bottom pink cover! 2h

willaful I have the pink cover. 😁 1h

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BarbaraJean

The Girl Who Drank the Moon | Kelly Barnhill

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Has Kelly Barnhill written anything that‘s lousy? Because if so, I haven‘t found it yet. I loved this. It has all the wonderful fairy tale trappings—a misunderstood witch, a young girl bursting with magic, selfish city leaders—and it combines those ingredients to explore themes of found family, truths revealed, sorrow, and love. 💜💜💜 This was my March #DoubleSpin.

TheAromaofBooks

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AroundTheBookWorld

Once Again: Snow; Beauty Sleep | Tracy Lynn, Liz Braswell, Cameron Dokey

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These were cute little stories. They were interesting takes on the stories of Snow White and Sleeping Beauty. I recommend for anyone looking for a quick read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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HiMyNames_Alyssa

A Court of Wings and Ruin | Sarah J. Maas

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I'm behind on my reviews cuz this year has been a whirlwind. But I finally finished the base trilogy of ACOTAR and man I loved it. I don't do series often but this one was definitely worth it. Taking a quick hiatus and reading some other stuff but I'll be back for the last two. And probably SJMs others as well because now I'm hooked lol

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ICantImReading

The House on Mango Street | Sandra Cisneros

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I was surprised by how short this read is, and despite that, these coming-of-age vignettes really pack a punch. The prose is very poetic and there were many beautiful, quotable passages that I wanted to highlight. I can see why Sandra Cisneros is a celebrated Latina author.

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