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I enjoyed Emilia Hart’s Weyward, but it wasn’t perfect. The three-way timeline didn’t fully work for me, and the present-day sections felt a little rushed. The historical sections had strong atmosphere, but the story was fairly predictable. Still, it’s a slow-burn, witch-trial-adjacent read with feminist themes, and I’d be curious to explore more of Hart’s…
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A dark and atmospheric story with an intriguing premise, but the slow pacing, confusing flashbacks, and unrelatable characters made it difficult for me to fully connect with the story.
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A gentle, comforting story about grief, love, and the quiet ways books can help us heal. Tilly receives a year of carefully chosen books from her late fiancé to guide her through the first year without him, and what follows is a quietly beautiful story about loss, courage, and rediscovering life.
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The Summer War was my first introduction to Naomi Novik, and while I wanted to love it, it ultimately landed in the OK range. With a cluttered opening and several underdeveloped elements, this short fantasy novella struggled to fully win me over — though it did come together as the story progressed.
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Drawing on real historical records, The First Witch of Boston tells the tragic story of Margaret Jones, the first woman executed for witchcraft in Boston. This thoughtful historical novel explores fear, conformity, and injustice through a deeply human lens.
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I, Medusa by Ayana Gray reimagines the classic Greek myth, giving Medusa a human, nuanced voice beyond the “monster” label. Gripping, emotional, and beautifully paced, this retelling will make you root for Meddy from page one.
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The Bookbinder’s Secret by A.D. Bell pulled me in from the very first page. A peek behind the scenes of a bookbinder’s world, with mystery, romance, and nostalgia—this cosy, cleverly constructed story is a delight, even if I figured out the twist early. A perfect read for book lovers.
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A quirky October read with a clever concept and fun nods to classic Gothic characters, but the writing style didn’t work for me. A unique idea that ultimately fell flat — though I may try again next spooky season.
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October reading recap! 6 books, 2,247 pages, 1 DNF, 5 ARCs cleared, plus my fave of the month — The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow.
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A legendary lady-knight. A historian caught in time. The Everlasting is a stunning mix of historical fiction, fantasy, and romantasy that will make you laugh, cry, gasp—and never want it to end.