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Foster by Claire Keegan

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Short book that packed a big punch. The feels snuck up on me. 
Small Favors by Erin A. Craig

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This exceeded my expectations in every way. It was an eerie and quiet story...until it wasn't. A great build up, a disturbing plot, and the perfect setting. Can't wait to read more by Erin Craig. 
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer

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Absolutely stunning. One of the best pieces of nonfiction I've ever read.
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas

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Spectacular, I'll take 14 of them. 
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri

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Welp. That was amazing. 
The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Dear Senthuran: A Black Spirit Memoir by Akwaeke Emezi

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Umm...wow. 
Teacher of the Year by M.A. Wardell

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Loved this.
Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward

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I already knew Jesmyn Ward is a great writer, but now I confidently say she is one of my favorite writers. Wow, so good. 
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

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I liked this even more the second time. I think it took me the second read to more fully grasp the story.