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Strange Practice by Vivian Shaw
4.5

Greta is my mother and Ruthven is my babygirl

This world is amazing. I could spend all day in it. The characters are dynamic and naturally funny. I can't wait to read the next two. I also love to contemplate the logistics of creature medicine, so thank you Vivian. 

I think what takes it down for me is that sometimes the mood doesn't match the stakes, if that makes sense? Sometimes something would happen and the character would be horrified and I'd be like...well I mean yes it is gruesome but in this world setting aren't you used to gruesome or bizarre shit? But ah, I get that it's meant to be mostly lighthearted. The reactions just sometimes feel like an overreaction to me. All in all a fun read!