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What a powerful read!

This memoir is about experiencing trauma, unlearning it, and breaking cycles. It is extremely personal and heartfelt. I loved how the author portrayed trauma as complex, which it is.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/05/20/review-girl-unlearned/

This was a cute rom-com!

The premise is so fun. Two authors facing immense writers block decide to “switch” plot ideas for their next books.

The star of the book was the two authors, Allie and Martin, and their writing relationship and friendship. I love that an old male crime author can become friends with a young female romance author.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/05/17/review-the-plot-twist/

This is the second book in the Miner & Mulville series, but can be read as a standalone. I have not read the first book and was able to follow this book just fine.

My first impression was that it was very evident the author is a doctor. The medical parts were incredibly detailed.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/05/09/review-change-of-heart-miner-mulv...

3.0⭐️

I really enjoyed the overall design of this graphic novel and how simple it could be at times but also detailed in others. Sadly, there wasn‘t enough narration in the story for me to really enjoy it but I definitely know others who would appreciate it.

#graphicnovel #library

This was a super cute middle grade romance!

First off, I loved the amusement park setting. The majority of the story took place there and it worked so well. It was fun and added to the playfulness of the romance. The park reminded me a lot of the fictional Walley World from the movie, “National Lampoon‘s Vacation” (which is a movie I love).

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/05/06/review-meet-me-at-wonderland/

4.0⭐️

I don‘t know what it is about this series but each story quickly grabs my attention and just keeps it there until I can finish the whole volume. I loved the weird way they‘re approaching clearing out gates and trying to get him to level up. I can‘t wait to see what happens as he tries to continue to keep his experience and skill a secret because it‘s clearly not going exactly how he wanted.

#manga #library

5⭐️

This was astounding. I‘m not really sure how to describe how much Tchaikovsky was able to fit into such a short story. The amount of different emotions I felt from reading this and the pure fascination with the causality wars has made this a true favorite of mine. That doesn‘t even cover the snarky and hilarious moments associated with historical characters.

#library #sff

What a gorgeous Hawaiian mystery drama!

I‘ve been to Hawai‘i many times, but surprisingly I have never been to Kaua‘i. I was very eager to get a glimpse of the island through this book and it did not disappoint.

This book may be classified as a mystery, but it is so much more than that. It explores Hawaiian life, especially the family dynamics.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/05/03/review-kauai-storm/

3.5⭐️

The weird dynamic of our couple is so funny and addictive to me. Now with more of the plot getting unpacked, I am so invested in finding out what is going on and what Kirishima is going to do to try and potentially not make Yoshino hate him.

#manga #library

This was an incredible look into the Italian resistance and the women involved!

Going into this book, I didn‘t know a whole lot about what went on in Italy during WWII. That being said, I learned so much from this book, not just about these 4 courageous women, but also about the war in general.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/04/28/review-women-of-war/