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Black Vault: A Short Story by Alma Katsu My rating: 5 of 5 stars Unexpected & Interesting I wasn’t sure what I was getting into with this story, but I’ve read work from this author before and knew she was good. As anticipated, Alma Katsu didn’t disappoint. She penned an unexpected, engaging, and interesting tale that offered a new twist
Read morePlease Like Me by Mindy Kaling My rating: 5 of 5 stars Humorous and Touching Mindy Kaling just makes me love her more. She is real and down-to-earth as well as hilarious. Again, I didn’t know what to expect when I picked up this short story, but I was smiling when I finished it. I don’t know what I loved
Read moreKind of Hindu by Mindy Kaling My rating: 5 of 5 stars Charming and Truthful Wow. I didn’t know what to expect when I picked this book up. I just knew I loved Mindy Kaling, respect Indian culture, and am curious about Hinduism, so wanted to check it out. I’m glad I did as it was moving and sweet. As
Read moreIf the Fates Allow by Rainbow Rowell My rating: 4 of 5 stars Interesting Covid Christmas I thought this was a good representation of the covid era. This short story did a good job painting a picture of America during 2020 and 2021, especially during the holidays. This was an interesting read, but it felt incomplete. The first Christmas ended
Read moreThe Wickeds by Gayle Forman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Great Twist What a fantastic fairy tale retelling. I love the different perspectives to what you thought you knew. It’s not only inventive, but going from kid to teen to mother to grandma, I can appreciate the various viewpoints of age and experience. I loved the twists in this
Read moreThe Cleaners by Ken Liu My rating: 5 of 5 stars Such Depth and Insight I read a lot and love many of the stories I’m honored to experience. However, this tale was… special and unexpected. It had brillance and insight about humanity like I’ve never imagined. Just this quote: “You never wanted to know the people you liked and
Read moreThe Princess Game by Soman Chainani My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m floored – wow! This is such an intense story with an original twist on fairy tales. It’s dark and dramatic – very powerful. Both modern and as old as time, the struggles addressed are relevant for all ages. Callum was a wonderful character. Having the story told
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