Litsy

Peel My Love Like an Onion: A Novel | Ana Castillo

Reggie! You spoiled me rotten with this package- an amazing selection of books and more Reese‘s than I could fit into the photo ( I also honestly ate some immediately). This was so thoughtful and generous. I was truly overwhelmed by your kindness. I am so grateful.

Reggie

Reggie Peel My Love Like an Onion is in my top 5 books of my life. I hope you like it. ❤️ 1mo

Jas16 @Reggie That makes me even more excited to read it. (edited) 1mo

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Julsmarshall

Out On a Limb | Hannah Bonam-Young

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Delightful! I loved this quietly building romance that finds two people working through challenges of their own, finding each other and discovering the transformative power of love. I especially enjoyed learning from the perspectives of the characters (as also experienced by the author) as they deepened my understanding of some people treat others who are different from themselves. Such a lovely book! #ownvoices

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Itchyfeetreader

Probably Ruby | Lisa Bird-Wilson

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Told in non chronological order this is a story of a indigenous woman adopted at birth by white parents. Each chapter focuses on part of her story from someone else‘s perspective meaning it‘s at times a bit disjointed. Despite that I really enjoyed and found her story heartbreaking

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Sarahreadstoomuch

A Council of Dolls: A Novel | Mona Susan Power

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Ooh this was good. It tells the story of three generations of Dakhota women, who each have a special doll as a companion, and how they survive the trauma that came from colonization and subsequent Indian Boarding Schools, either directly or as a descendant. Cannot wait to see how the book group reacts! #ownvoices

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sofiajurado

Nothing Burns as Bright as You | Woodfolk, Ashley

At the beginning of the book, I assumed the narrator and her best friend would end up together and have some kind of happy ending. As the story went on though, I was honestly frustrated that the narrator continued to be friends with her despite the clear toxicity of their relationship. I also understood why she stayed for so long though, and that complexity is what made this story so captivating. In the end, she made the right choice to leave.

kristinsmoyer I‘ve felt that way about characters too! Sometimes I‘m like “why would the author allow these people to continue to connect and act like it‘s okay after all this toxic behavior has happened?!” Haha 7mo

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sofiajurado

Nothing Burns as Bright as You | Woodfolk, Ashley

I think it was an interesting choice to tell this story in a non-linear way. Sometimes the timeline was a bit hard to follow along with, but I enjoyed the glimpses into the narrator's past (both individually and her past with her best friend) as the main plot progressed. It gave a lot of insight into her motivations and actions that eventually lead to the climax (the fire).

sofiajurado

Nothing Burns as Bright as You | Woodfolk, Ashley

For my first choice YA book, I chose “Nothing Burns as Bright as You“ by Ashley Woodfolk. I didn't realize it was written in verse when I was considering it, but I figured I should step outside my comfort zone a little bit. So far, I'm really enjoying it. I love that it's written as if the narrator is speaking to the love interest, and I love the themes of conformity and the complex friendship/romance between the main characters.