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This was such a lovely story, and I am in awe of Fonda Lee's ability to craft a story without wasting words. Ester was an endearing protagonist, and I loved following her journey, especially her relationship with her roc, Zahra. The worldbuilding was fabulous, and I was hooked from beginning to end. 

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This hit the ground running and kept me hooked until the last page! The complex characters, political intrigue, and fantastic world building were impeccable. I loved the angst between characters and the explosive ending. I cannot wait for book 3!

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Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins was a RIDE! I was hooked from page one and could not put this down. This is one of the best sensation novels I have read! 

The ending is going to live rent free in my mind.

This is an easy breezy romance that is centered around the telegraph. I loved the friendship between Nattie and Cyn, and I loved the conversations "over the wire." However, there was A LOT of miscommunication, and it was frustrating. Overall I enjoyed this one, but I don't know if I would ever reread it. 

This book is a masterpiece. Eliot's skill with plot and setting are superb. She made Renaissance Florence come alive with detailed imagery and dynamic characters. Her writing is elegant with dry wit. The atmosphere of political intrigue and church politics was fascinating. I loved Romola's story even more. It was heartbreaking and emotional but beautifully written. Savonarola is an interesting historical figure, and I enjoyed seeing him come alive in this book. 

This is a novel that is best consumed slowly. This was a labor of love. It is dense and complex, but so rewarding. It is a book that I want to reread multiple times and will gain more insight each time I read it. 

I had a really great time with this book! Imani was an interesting protagonist, but she wasn't particularly likeable. I was hoping for more character growth, but hopefully that will be expanded upon in the sequel. The worldbuilding was really cool, and I did enjoy the plot! I am looking forward to book 2!!

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I loved this one! I love the grilled cheese theme and the dog Havarti! The mystery was well paced, and the characters were fantastic. The small town setting was endearing, and I really loved the main character, Carly. I cannot wait for the next one! 

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