Rosh ~catching up slowly~’s Comments (group member since Mar 06, 2022)

Rosh ~catching up slowly~’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

Two poetry books for y'all today! Both by GR friends.
1. My Disgusting Book of Poetry by Sirius Imnot aka Federico DN.

A quick, mixed collection of poems on varied topics.
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2. The Scattered Purple Flowers by Srivalli Rekha

Now this is one book you must read if you are a poetry fan.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Once Upon an Eid by various authors.

This is one exceptional OwnVoices anthology for middle-graders and teens, filled with Muslim experiences around Eid.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

A Palace Near the Wind by Ai Jiang

A high-fantasy story that had so much potential but went too complex. I loved the allegorical theme, though.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth

This ambitious Rapunzel retelling is outstanding in historical research, but the writing choices and the gratuitous adult content didn't make me happy.
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Who Wants to Live Forever by Hanna Thomas Uose

One of the most thought-provoking debuts I have read. Had the ending worked better for me, I'd have gone even higher in my rating.
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The Knight and the Butcherbird by Alix E. Harrow


A short dystopian fantasy. Written in typical Alix E. Harrow prose, this story ought to work well for those who like unusual short fiction.
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When the Bones Sing by Ginny Myers Sain

A YA book that would work well for the YA audience.
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Book Lovers by Emily Henry

Just when I pick up a book for which I think there's no way I'll be an outlier, I end up as the outlier!
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Dal Chawal: 85 Vegetarian Indian Recipes Combining the Power of Dal and Rice by Sapna Punjabi

A good option for those interested in Indian cooking and want nutritious beginner-level vegetarian options.
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The Faberge Girl by Ina Christova

Excellent idea for a historical fiction, but the execution was disappointing. Outlier review.
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Guatemalan Rhapsody: Stories by Jared Lemus

A set of literary short stories set in Guatemala. OwnVoices. Great writing, mixed endings.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Warbler by Sarah Beth Durst

Not so much fantasy as family drama. Quite good. Don't expect anything like 'The Spellshop' though, this is totally different in vibe.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Children of Hamelin by Jannie Ireland

A continuation of the legendary folktale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. Okay writing but great plot.
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The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry

I'm very much an outlier for this well-received historical fiction. :(
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Wizard of Most Wicked Ways by Charlie N. Holmberg

Book Four of the Whimbrel House series, this historical fantasy will work only for those who have read and enjoyed the previous three books.
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Jane Austen's Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector's Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend by Rebecca Romney

A fascinating book about the women writers who broke the norms before Austen. A great choice for all classic lit lovers.
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Two crime-based books, one is possible a parody and one is actually a parody. Despite minor flaws, both are fun to read!

1. Where the Bones Lie by Nick Kolakowski

A detective thriller that pays ode to classic sleuth stories but with an unlikely sleuth.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2. The Awful Truth About The Sushing Prize by Marco Ocram

I have never read a book such as this! The premise is outrageously creative. If you enjoy satire, try this.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Matchmakers by Vanessa Edwards

One of the most complex and cleverest suspense stories I have read recently, with multiple characters and subplots. despite a few writing issues, I quite enjoyed this indie novel.
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How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith by Mariann Edgar Budde

You might have heard her speak some brave lines during the inaugural service in January this year. This book proves that she walks the talk.
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Two middle-grade books. One a hit, the other more mixed.

1. The Appletree Animal Agency by Katya Balen

This author rarely disappoints me! This is a fabulous option for animal-loving kiddos. First of a series.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2. A Song for You and I by K. O'Neill

A middle-grade graphic novel that means wells but leaves many things unsaid. Mine is an outlier review for this.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...