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Seems like a pointless rival that only frustrates me more as Suiren continues to be passive in allowing herself to be dragged along and even kissed on the cheek. Next volume will determine whether I continue or not. 

Sherlock and William recounting an adventure with Billy the Kid that feels like a western. Full of gunslingers, taverns, and corrupt men. And of course, a cliffhanger that absolutely kills me to wait for the next volume. 

Rivals no more, the friend group expands and starts to bond. Feelings continue to grow and be acknowledged. As Waguri's birthday approaches, preparations are set in motion. Can't wait to see what happens next to our "Romeo and Juliet."

The very best of June Hur - a mystery set in historical Korea - but make it even more tragic as it’s based on facts. Let’s add in some slow romance in the tradition of 90s dramas (think slow-burning). All that to say, it was perfect. 

When a young lonely girl finds out she’s a witch with a complicated family history with the town she lives in, life gets messy, magical, and weird. More weird. 

The Rival by Emma Lord [ St. Martin's Press #NetGalley ]

Rory and Logan vibes but make them childhood friends with a long-standing rivalries. And also Sadie - our "Rory" - turns out to be the biggest badass ever when her dream club - the college zine - is at risk of losing all its funding. Also, alternative title: Good Chaos.

The Last Bookstore on Earth by Lily Braun-Arnold [Random House Children's Publishing #NetGalley]

Young adult dystopian novel that feels too real, contemporary, and entirely possible given the climate state that our world is in; if the world really does end soon, I'd love to be holed up in the last bookstore on earth too.

I never wanted to play the qin more than when I read this book; a powerful instrument that can conjure up melodramatic stories, complicated emotions, hidden memories, and a duke-lord-divine-ruler who will fall in love with me. I'm ready to join the Celestial Realm.

Not your usual detective agency at the Kamogawa Diner where the chef and his daughter will track down a dish from one's past and memories using vague clues and a surprising knowledge of Japanese geography and food. My dish of choice as a customer: my grandmother's toishanese dumplings "tei."

Cinderella and the Beast (or, Beauty and the Glass Slipper) by Kim Bussing [ Random House Books for Young Readers #NetGalley ]

What I liked:
- retellings are always so much to read; and this was such a fun premise with the idea of two princesses - Belle and Ella - finding themselves switched
- the elements of the stories that were changed to keep things interesting and not so predictable was well done

What I didn't:
- some aspects were harder to believe given that Belle and Ella were supposed to be 12 years old in this story; Ella being left behind in the castle by Henrik or everyone just accepting that Belle is okay working as a maid because she's now an "orphan"