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Pandora's Jar: Women in the Greek Myths by Natalie Haynes

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5.0

Such a great book. The author did an excellent job in not only educating the reader, but entertaining them too. 

I enjoy Greek mythology, and this was so refreshing to focus on the women from the myths/stories.
Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn

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3.0

It was fine, but nothing special. I thought I’d enjoy it more. The pacing needs work, and everything fell flat, including the characters.
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman

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challenging dark reflective slow-paced

4.0

If this isn’t already considered a modern classic, it should be. 
The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

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adventurous informative fast-paced

3.5

This was fascinating. The author did a great job with the research. I wasn’t expecting a nonfiction book to ever feel this fast paced. The story is crazy. I’d also highly recommend the audiobook, it’s one of my favorite narrators. 
The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke

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fast-paced

3.0

I liked the story, but I wish it was longer, like a novella rather than a short story. Regardless, the world was still magical and whimsical. Reading this gave me this sense of nostalgia. It reminded me of when my mom would read stories to me as a kid. 
There There by Tommy Orange

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

I know a lot of people had to read this book for high school English. It wasn’t in my curriculum. I’m so glad I finally read it! The book is only 300 pages, but you get a great sense of the characters and their struggles, emotions, etc. Definitely recommend. 

Please check trigger warnings. 
Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne

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4.0

I haven’t had much time to read lately and was looking for something shorter while also being cozy and nostalgic. This was the perfect book for that! 
Vicious by V.E. Schwab

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dark tense fast-paced

5.0

Phenomenal. I swear I would have finished this in one night if I had the time.

Also, I know V.E. Schwab gave Victor blonde hair, but every time he was mentioned or he was in a scene, I would picture Viktor from Arcane. 

Do what you will with that information😂
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

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dark tense medium-paced

4.0

I may still be confused for a majority of the books, but this series is so good! I’m having a blast. Definitely looking forward to the next book.