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Three middle-grade books that work to different levels.1. Flying in Colors by Padma Prasad Reddeppa
A middle-grade historical fiction set in 1970s India. The setting and era are unusual for this genre, but the writing didn't work for me.
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2. The Invisibles by Susie Bower
A middle-grade fantasy. Superb concept, decent implementation.
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3. The Elixir by Lindsay Galvin
A middle-grade historical fiction with Isaac Newton as a special character. A nice combo of magic and history.
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My review for Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab
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My review for EC Cruel Universe Vol. 1 by Corinna Sara Bechko
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My review for Unexplained Mysteries of the Ancient World: Extraordinary Enigmas from History by William Potter
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Who better than Philipp Schott DVM to give us a history of veterinary medicine? 4★s for his informative, fascinating and entertaining Heal the Beasts: A Jaunt Through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Peppercorn Project by Nicki Edwards 16/6 3.5★
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The Jane Austen Remedy by Ruth Wilson 18/6 4★
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2 stars for
Deep Cuts by Holly BrickleyNot really for me but has many great reviews!
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The Professional Mourner by Neil Randall
I can honestly say that I have never read such a story before. Despite some flaws, a good option for lit fic lovers.
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My review of A Daughter's Guide to Mothers and Murder by Dianne Freeman
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Home Has No Borders: A Collection of South Asian Stories edited by Sona Charaipotra
Expected something very different from this OwnVoices South-Asian anthology. Not for me, but YA readers might like it better.
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Rocky Start: Rocky Start, Book 1 is my first book by writing duo, Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer but, thanks to NetGalley and Brilliance Publishing, not my last. The narrators are excellent. 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for
The Girl With the Yellow Star by Natalie Meg Evans
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The Secrets of Dragonfly Lodge
by Rachel Hore and my review.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Upon a Starlit Tide by Kell Woods
Supposed to be an adult historical fantasy combining Cinderella and The Little Mermaid. but the writing style was a bit too YA for my liking. If you still want to try this, do NOT opt for the audio.
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Banned Together: Our Fight for Readers' Rights edited by Ashley Hope Pérez
As you might guess from the title and tagline, this is one outstanding collection of essays and other pieces by minority writers.
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I know I'm always in safe hands with Michael Robotham. 5★s for his Philomena McCarthy sequel, The White Crow.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong
Too much ‘cozy’, not enough ‘fantasy’.
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My review of The Bellbird River Country Choir by Sophie Green
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My review for
A Botanist's Guide to Rituals and Revenge by Kate Khavarihttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I haven't come across Canadian author Lesley Crewe before, but I really enjoyed Death & Other Inconveniences. 5★s for this funny, feel-good read.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Path Through the Coojong Trees
by Leonie Kelsall and my review.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Some lovely children's reads from NetGalley:1. Disney Fairies 4 in 1 Vol. 4
I didn't like the first combo volume, but this one was a big hit at home. The graphic novel format works slightly mixed though.
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2. The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: In the Dark (Vol 4): A Graphic Novel
Not my favourite of the series, but a great graphic novel nonetheless.
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3. Wanda Hears the Stars: A Blind Astronomer Listens to the Universe
An amazing and inspirational picture book about an actual blind astronomer.
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My review for
The Path Through the Coojong Trees by Leonie Kelsall
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Darwin on the Beagle by Harrison Christian.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of A Summer Love Affair by Holly Chamberlin
3 stars
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Question 7 is thought-provoking, but I think I prefer Richard Flanagan's fiction. 4★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4 stars for
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather FawcettMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
⭐⭐⭐⭐.4 for this sweeping story of family, love, resilience and survival set during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong in WWII.
When Sleeping Women Wake by Emma Pei Yin https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Traveling Left of Center and Other Stories by Nancy Christie
A wonderful story collection about women who don't live as expected.
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Bleak Times at Orchard Cottage Hospital
by Lizzie Lane and my review.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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