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peanutnine
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Pickpick

Read last month for #riseupreads @Catsandbooks
I really liked the lyricism of this story and how the folklore tales were used as metaphors for dealing with mental health struggles. Just a beautiful book!
This was also my #doublespin for April @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!!! 22h
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peanutnine
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Pickpick

Listened to this one for #riseupreads - soft pick
There were parts I really enjoyed (like the world building) and parts that got on my nerves (like Hani's annoying gumiho friend) but overall it was just so slow moving. I needed the pace to pick up a bit. The ending intrigued me though so I will pick up the sequel when it comes out
@Catsandbooks

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Bookwormjillk
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Pickpick

Wow, this book was something. The teenage experiences of two Black children living with depression, trauma, and being different all told in verse. Through it all fairy tales were woven in. I loved it. #RiseUpReads @Catsandbooks

TheBookHippie One of my top reads last year! 3d
Bookwormjillk @TheBookHippie amazing. I don‘t know what took me so long. 3d
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Bookwormjillk
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Starting #hyggehour a little early with leftover cake, lemonade, and a heating pad. Might have overdone it just a bit today. Reading last month‘s #RiseUpReads title. Very touching so far.

ElizaMarie Its really good! That cake looks lovely 4d
Catsandbooks Enjoy the book and cake! ❤️ 3d
AllDebooks This book left such an impression on me. X 3d
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Melismatic
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Mehso-so

Elements if this felt like a solid YA-style mystery. But the more adult elements of the romance felt misguided and a little silly, especially during a shockingly obvious murder investigation with a high body count. I feel like this is the type of drama style that‘d work as cheesy television, not as a book. 😅🤷🏻‍♀️🦊 #RiseUpReads

TheBookHippie Oh yes. Definitely TV. As a book. Eh. 2w
emz711 What is that drink! 😛 2w
Melismatic @emz711 Cold Brew with Lavender Cold Foam 💜 2w
Catsandbooks The author said it's based on K-dramas, which is probably why it feels so over the top 2w
Melismatic @Catsandbooks 100% get that vibe. 1w
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Melismatic
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Took a little bit to warm up to this one but it‘s proving to be fun. 🫣😅 #RiseUpReads

Catsandbooks The banter is so fun! 2w
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LitsyEvents
Lavash at First Sight | Taleen Voskuni
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repost for @Catsandbooks:

#RiseUpReads June 2025

Lavash at First Sight by Taleen Voskuni

Content Warnings: homophobia, sexual content, emotional abuse, religious bigotry, genocide, alcohol content, body shaming

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

#BuddyRead

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Catsandbooks
Lavash at First Sight | Taleen Voskuni
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#RiseUpReads June 2025

Lavash at First Sight by Taleen Voskuni

Content Warnings: homophobia, sexual content, emotional abuse, religious bigotry, genocide, alcohol content, body shaming

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Catsandbooks If you read any of the other books let me know what you think!
* The 7-10 Split - Karmen Lee
* D‘Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding - Chencia C. Higgins
* The Dos and Donuts of Love - Adiba Jaigirdar
* Time and Time Again - Chatham Greenfield
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Librarybelle Yay! 3w
peanutnine I just read this last month and loved it! I might try another from your list instead for June 3w
Catsandbooks @peanutnine so glad you enjoyed it! I hope one of the others is just as good! 3w
PuddleJumper I've put it on hold at the library which means it'll either come tomorrow or next year 😅 2w
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DebinHawaii
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#Bibliophile

One book from an #AsianAuthor that I‘m reading this month for #RiseUpReads Sophie Kim is Korean-American 🇰🇷

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️❤️❤️ 3w
Eggs Perfection ❤️❤️ 2w
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