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A Shakespeare retelling, a low page count, and high hopes — none of which Vinegar Girl managed to live up to. Despite its short length, the story felt sluggish, the characters forgettable, and the overall experience disappointingly bland.
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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 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 brilliant start, a middling middle, and an ending that’s obvious but satisfying—Yellowface is a fast, fun, and messy look at the publishing world.