krystal_bythebook's reviews
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Unhand Me by Grey Huffington

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2.5

2.8.2025 - The writing was randomly detailed for such a short novel. I didn't really know the characters and get the feeling they are part of a bigge  world so weren't too developed.
The Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart

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mysterious

4.0

2.8.2025 - A very good story that took me by surprise. It's pacing is odd to me, but the characters are fantastic and intriguing. 
Indian No More by Traci Sorell, Charlene Willing McManis

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challenging emotional sad

4.0

2.6.2025 - A good middle grade novel about a tough period of history  not that long ago. 
They Called Me a Lioness: A Palestinian Girl's Fight for Freedom by Dena Takruri, Ahed Tamimi

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challenging emotional informative inspiring tense

5.0

1.20.2025 - A really good memoir about the effects of occupation in Palestine. So touching. 
How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang

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challenging emotional

3.0

1.14.2025 - This is more literary romance in my opinion. It's kind of angst, in an intellectual way. The tropes should have worked for me, but I didn't really enjoy the characters. 
Quiet in Her Bones by Nalini Singh

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adventurous challenging mysterious

3.5

1.11.2025 - The writing was great. The unreliable narrator was intriguing. I think the ending was rushed and not as good as the rest of the book. But still interesting. 
Sacred Text for Black Folks Souls: A Book You Should Leave on Your Altar by EbonyJanice Moore

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inspiring reflective

5.0

1.8.2025 - A book I purchased for my new altar, a new focus point on how to stay in love.
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

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adventurous challenging emotional mysterious medium-paced

4.0

1.7.2025 - Surprisingly good to me. I don't usually read this genre...book club pick. But very interesting story, a very strong female character and an intense story.
calling in black by Nicholle Ramsey

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challenging emotional inspiring

4.5

12.28.2024 - Great collection. I was on the fence with a few poems, but overall these really bring out so many emotions for me.
I'll Have What He's Having by Adib Khorram

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adventurous emotional lighthearted

3.5

12.27.2024 - Pretty good book. I do think his writing is geared more for a younger audience. This book had a lot of unnecessary repetition, but it was sweet.