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The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

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I haven't cried like I cried reading this book in a long time.
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

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This is one of the best books I've read in a very long time. Beautiful writing. I felt like I stopped at every page to underline a sentence. A new favorite. 
Real Life by Brandon Taylor

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Okay well this was amazing. I liked The Late Americans, but I LOVED this. 
Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood

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Definitely a different tone and story telling strategy than she normally uses, but enjoyed it nonetheless.
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

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So happy I finally read this. 
Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 44%.
DNF @ 44% it’s okay but it wasn’t catching my attention and 2025 is the year of not finishing books I’m not feeling. 
Evil Eye by Etaf Rum

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Welp…what this guy just snuck into my top reads of 2024. With four days to spare.
Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig

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I think I enjoyed this even more than the first one. And that like never happens…