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Cindy Pham

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Cindy Pham is a queer Vietnamese-American author of fantasy books. Based in New York City, she works as a full-time designer while moonlighting as a fiction writer and content creator. Her YouTube channel, @readwithcindy, has amassed over half a million subscribers and focuses on books, movie reactions, and candid commentary. The Secret World of Briar Rose is her debut novel inspired by her experience with depression and suicidal ideation. Her website is readwithcindy.com.

Note from Cindy: As an author, I won’t engage with reviews for my book. However, if you tag me on social media, I’ll assume it’s an open invite to engage and join in on the fun! As a reader, I’ll continue sharing my thoughts on books I read on my Goodreads and YouTube chan ...more

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normally i hate it when male love interests act cold and uncaring towards the MC but dammit ali pulls it off and gets me once again!!
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i got to read an early version of this wonderful graphic novel though i'm sure i'll read it again when it finally comes out in print! i was having a bad mental health day but this book was so cute and wholesome and cozy that it lifted my spirits, esp ...more
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message 12: by fey

Dec 26, 2019 10:00AM

Thanks for accepting my friend request! I've been binging your videos for DAYS now and your review style is really informing but also entertaining! Greetings from Turkey!

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message 11: by Rosaline

Dec 20, 2019 11:41PM

Hiiii, thank you for accepting my friend invite. I am looking forward to having lovely book chats with you.
Have a beautiful day and happy reading! :)

PS: I won't get notified if you reply on your own profile, but I will definitely see it if you reply on mine. :)

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message 10: by Argelli (last edited Jul 25, 2019 07:44PM)

Jul 25, 2019 07:43PM

Thanks for confirming, Cindy. ✨
I'm suscribed to your channel on youtube and I watch your videos for stress relief. 🌹

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message 9: by Ꮗ€♫◗☿ ❤️

Jun 18, 2019 06:11PM

Thank you for being a friend !
*Wendy Curtsies

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message 8: by Mira Gail

May 29, 2019 04:11PM

Thanks for confirming! I'm a subscriber and I enjoy your output! Greetings from the Philippines!

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message 7: by elaine

May 17, 2019 03:21AM

hey cindy! i've been following your channel for a while now, and you are one of the most honest, hilarious, and genuine book reviewers. thanks for adding me as a friend <3

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