Mirielle West’s Second Life: Love and Loss at Carville Leper Colony

From Hollywood Glamour to Carville’s Shadow Picture 1920s Hollywood—a whirlwind of silk gowns, sparkling diamonds, and the constant flash of ...
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The Spectacular Now: Tim Tharp’s Poignant Exploration of Teenage Love and Self-Discovery

This review delves into Tim Tharp’s The Spectacular Now, exploring its themes, characters, and writing style, and ultimately evaluating its ...
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The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer: Delving into Trauma, Power, and the Allure of the Paranormal

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer isn’t your average young adult novel. It’s a whirlwind of paranormal suspense, psychological thriller, and ...
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The Golem and the Jinni: A Magical Encounter in Old New York

Helene Wecker’s The Golem and the Jinni isn’t your typical historical novel. Set in the vibrant tapestry of late 19th-century ...
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The Last Cuentista: A Newbery Winner’s Intergalactic Journey of Storytelling and Resilience

Imagine Earth facing imminent destruction from a comet. A select few, including 12-year-old Petra, escape on generation ships seeking a ...
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue: A Summary and Exploration of Themes

Ever wish you could live forever? Addie LaRue did, but the reality of her wish proved far more complicated. V.E. ...
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Anya’s Journey of Self-Discovery in Anya’s Ghost

Ever feel like you’re a ghost, just drifting through life? That’s Anya Borzakovskaya in a nutshell. Vera Brosgol’s graphic novel, ...
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Unlocking the Heat: A Guide to Every Spicy Chapter in A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR)

This article delves into the most passionate moments between Feyre and Rhysand in A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR). ...
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Margaret Stohl and the Magic of Beautiful Creatures: Exploring the Caster Chronicles

Ever feel like a book just understands you? That’s Beautiful Creatures for me. It’s Southern Gothic charm mixed with a ...
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Madeline Miller’s Galatea: A Feminist Retelling of a Classic Myth

Reframing the Narrative: Galatea’s Voice Madeline Miller’s Galatea isn’t merely a retelling of the Pygmalion myth; it’s a radical reclamation. ...
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