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Going into this book, I didn‘t know what to expect. I didn‘t know much about Krypton, other than the fact it is Superman‘s birthplace. But once I started reading it, I was very intrigued!

I‘ve read many of DC‘s graphic novels for young adults, and this one leans more on the action packed side. It is full of adventure and there is never a dull moment.

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The story is so fun and whimsical and it just made me feel so nostalgic. Pooh and all is friends are so endearing and I love every single one of them (Eeyore being my fav). I was surprised to discover that Tigger is not in this book; he appears in the sequel. I was so charmed by all the characters that I actually didn‘t notice his absence until the last chapter.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2023/09/21/review-winnie-the-pooh/

This book centers on the Herbana Witch, which is a type of witch who is connected to nature. The book is divided up into the 4 seasons and provides witchy information on plants, animals, and activities to do during each season. It was highly informative and I learned a lot of new things, especially regarding the properties of certain plants.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2023/09/18/review-herbana-witch/

I am such a huge fan of Lang Leav, so I knew I had to read this book. I thought this was such a poignant and impactful story.

The writing style is gorgeous. Lang Leav is a wonderful poet so it‘s no surprise her prose is just as beautiful.

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Since this is an epistolary novel, it is told almost entirely through emails and text exchanges. I am a huge fan of epistolary books, and the format worked so well for this story. The book is about two people who meet on an online dating website, so telling the story this way made perfect sense.

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At just under 150 pages, this book was short but still so powerful!

The book is separated into 2 parts. The first part focuses on the main character, Takako, and her life working at the bookshop, which I found very charming and cute. If you‘re a bookworm and a bibliophile, this part will definitely resonate with you!

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As for the storyline, there really isn‘t much of a plot. It‘s more of a character study that serves as an origin story for Swamp Thing. If you‘re looking for an exciting superhero read, this book isn‘t it. The majority of the novel focuses on the twins and their relationship.

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It is so evident how well researched this book was. The book features one of the most comprehensive bibliographies I‘ve ever seen (it even includes unpublished works).

Florence was such a remarkable woman. I‘m in awe of all things she did and how she persevered through so much pain and suffering. I‘m so glad her story has finally been told.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2023/08/23/review-the-indomitable-florence-f...

Jane Eyre is one of my all time favorite books so naturally I was eager to read this. It did not disappoint!

The author did a fantastic job adapting the classic story to fit modern times. It was evident that the author really understood and appreciated the source material. The author did the original story justice and really captured the spirit of Jane Eyre.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2023/08/21/review-jane-edward/

I loved everything about this book!

This book is written by Carol Spencer, who was one of the Barbie fashion designers, and chronicles her tenure at Mattel. Prior to reading this book, I had no idea who she was. I enjoyed learning about her career and the behind the scenes look at how Barbie fashions were created and the process it took to make them.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2023/08/14/review-dressing-barbie/