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I loved this duology. It’s perfect, cozy fantasy with an edge, and the prose is so stunning that I ate up every word.
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I unexpectedly loved this book. It’s incredibly complex in the way that it handles characters and relationships, really handling those subtle complexities very, very maturely. It’s a cozy fantasy, almost, but maintains a very sharp edge, reminding you that magic has a price, in a beautiful, Scottish-inspired world. I loved this book and will DEFINITELY purchase the sequel.
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Should be required reading in any and all world history courses, military history courses, and quite frankly, history in general. Tough and emotional, but straightforward and informative. Devastating in its details, but a powerful read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail
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This book. Took me for a wild ride. I’m still crying. It’s fine
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A little slow at times, but an incredibly analytical, well-researched, well-reported portrayals of the flaws of the Bush Administration in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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I actually loved this book, in a way that surprised me. it’s grotesque in its body horror, unflinching in its portrayal of women and childbirth and werewolves, and somehow so, so immensely endearing, and shockingly feminist. It’s a book that resonated with me in a way I didn’t expect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
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The most incredibly well-written war story I have ever read, and true insight into the disgusting breakdown of army leadership in this corner of the Iraq War. Essential for the history buff, the military leader, or anybody looking for a read that will break their heart and make them want to punch a wall at the same time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail
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A beautiful, short piece that is just as impactful as Madeline Miller’s other work. Absolutely astonishing and gorgeous.
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This books actually really surprised me with how much I enjoyed it - compared to some other King books, the synopsis didn’t seem as interesting. That being said, I was totally freaking hooked by this book. I’ve loved Holly in The Outsider and his other novels, and this book absolutely delivered. The mentions of Covid occasionally got a little heavy handed, but otherwise, I greatly enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Gore, Blood, Cannibalism, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism, Violence
Minor: Police brutality
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I am a huge fan of WWII novels, and I think this one covers a very niche and under appreciated group in the European Theater. I highly recommend if you’re interested in WWII at ALL. Full of emotion and the history is handled with care.