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Oliver, A Story of Adoption by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Oliver: A Story about AdoptionOliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thought the book was ok. I didn’t like some of the wording but that was just my opinion. The point of the story is good though. Oliver got in trouble and sent to his room by his dad. Oliver was adopted and thinks how life would be with his birth parents. He wonders why he was adopted and thinks of different reasons. At the end he goes down stairs and all is forgotten and is happy again with his mom and dad who had adopted him.

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Oliver, A Story of Adoption by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Oliver: A Story about AdoptionOliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this children’s story. This is a story about how you feel when you are made by your parents. A story that had Oliver question what his birth parents would be like and the things he could do. It is a great story that has engaging illustrations that will keep your children interacting with the story. I enjoyed how the story had parts that would keep the child’s attention. Oliver is a great character. He is likable and added so much to the story. This is a great book for any child. I highly recommend this book.

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Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan Series Book 1) by Kate MacInnis – Review by Shea Gilkerson 6/2/22

Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan #1)Distant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved reading about Morgan Cutler! Morgan is a nurse in the ER, and after a near death experience and subsequent surgery she begins recognizing that she has newfound psychic abilities. After mentioning something to her surgeon, who blew her off, Morgan decided she would keep these new skills to herself. After meeting and enjoying the company of a new ER doctor, she finds he also has psychic abilities.

I’ve never experienced this blend of humor, paranormal, romance and mystery before, but I loved it! Very likeable characters, a unique and interesting storyline and several laugh out loud moments.

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Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan Series Book 1) by Kate MacInnis – Review by Katie Matthews

Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan #1)Distant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book – going in to it I wasn’t quite sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. The storyline was well written and the characters were great to read about. I liked Morgan, she was a fun character to read about and was supported by some great secondary characters that really added that extra something to the story. The storyline and setting for the story was quite unique in that I’ve never read a paranormal set in a medical setting – it was nice to read something a little different!
Overall a really enjoyable read and one that I would definitely recommend. I am looking forward to reading more from this series!

@katiem
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Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan Series Book 1) by Kate MacInnis – Review by Dawn Brown

Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan #1)Distant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Morgan, a nurse, has recently recovered from brain surgery. Upon her return to work, she starts to notice that she can see and interact with the dead. While adjusting to this new development, a new hot doctor tries to get her attention.
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If you read my reviews, you know by now that I am a big fan of paranormal books. This one is pretty awesome. I relate to the main character because she is over 40 and a bit jaded. Having the ability to see the dead is definitely one of the paranormal qualities I would love to have (I think.)
The book itself is well written with witty comments to make you laugh. Her friends/coworkers help to make the book fun, light and in some cases tense.

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Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan Series Book 1) by Kate MacInnis – Review by Beverly Finnie

Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan #1)Distant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed Distant Heart Sounds, but if I’m being honest, it took a few chapters to get into it. The author has written a wonderful book with all kinds of emotions, happiness, fear, anger, humor etc. I actually laughed out loud at different points throughout. So if you give it a try, don’t give up on it. It’s so worth pushing through because once you get into it, trust me when I say you will be caught. Hook line and sinker.. lol
So we meet Morgan, a nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital. Who is just returning to work 3 weeks after having life saving brain surgery. Little did she know how much that event was going to change her life. She begins to experience things that she can’t explain. Waking up to a party going on in her house, yet there’s no one there. Experiencing strange smells in different situations. Seeing patients’ essence leave their body as they pass on. And so much much more. Unfortunately she seems to be questioning her sanity, she’s adamant that she knows what she saw but knows if anyone finds out they may think she’s crazy.
Savannah, Morgan’s boss and dear friend, notices Morgan is not herself and is beginning to worry. After confronting her about it Morgan brings her into a world like no other. One that they begin to experience together, that blows even the reader’s minds.
Then there’s Caleb, person of interest, new doctor on staff. He’s mysterious, handsome, and very confident with himself. Caleb is also very drawn to Morgan.
Will it go anywhere? Well pick it up, download it, whatever you have to do to jump into this world the author created. You won’t want to miss the adventure the characters end up on that’s for sure.

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Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by Katie Matthews

Devil's BreathDevil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ok so I absolutely loved this book! It was an amazing read and it had me pretty much gripped from beginning to end. Sera was a fantastic female lead in this story, she was fearless and a genius! Cassius was a brilliant male lead, I loved that he wasn’t afraid to show his feelings. Whilst there was some definite passion between Sera and Cassius their relationship was more of a slow burn one which actually fitted the story I feel. The author managed to keep the suspense running throughout the whole book and this together with a nicely layered complex storyline it made for a very exciting read! I shall definitely be looking to read more from this author again in the future.

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Deadly Sommer (Nora Sommer Caribbean Suspense Book 1) by Nicholas Harvey – Review by Kristan Anderson

Deadly Sommer (Nora Sommer #1)Deadly Sommer by Nicholas Harvey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Deadly Sommer by Nicholas Harvey is book one in the Nora Sommer Caribbean Suspense series. Overall, I am so happy that I took a chance on this new to me author. The book was fantastic and suspenseful. Nora is a police officer in the Royal Cayman Islands. She is 19, has had a rough go at life already, and brand new to the force. The story is in first person which is such a great perspective and there is not really a romantic aspect which was refreshing. With as relaxed as the islands are, this type of crime was the furthest thing from anyone’s mind. And Nora was the lucky chosen one. I definitely recommend this book and I am so excited to read more in this series!

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Coyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber – Review by Kerry Baker

Coyote's Road TripCoyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Although quite a short book this was definitely an enjoyable one. I was caught up in the story and the main character. He seems to go on such a journey and I really became engaged with him. I thought the book was fast paced and exciting. This author really does know how to create a brilliant story. This is another great one to add to the collection and I can’t wait for more.

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Collateral Damage (Mafia Elite Series Book 6) by Amy McKinley – Review by Stephanie Robb

Collateral Damage: A Second Chance Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite Book 6)Collateral Damage: A Second Chance Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book six in the Mafia Elite series. This can be read as a standalone.
This book is a dual point of view perspective of Trey and Hailey.
Trey La Rosa leads a double life as a surgeon at the local hospital and a surgeon for the mafia families. He meets Hailey again, will this be a second chance for them both?
A very character driven story, the authors definitely knows how to captivate you. I loved the danger of the story and how high the stakes were. This was a very action-packed romance I would highly recommend it.

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Bottomed Out (Moto X Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Kayla Octaviano

Bottomed OutBottomed Out by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book has everything you’d want in a great love story. The main character in this book, Jax Hunt, is a sexy man who has so much of his life in front of him. However, he has lost hope because he is in a wheelchair and he feels like all women see when they look at him is his disability. When he meets Lennox, he is willing to do whatever it takes to show her the man he can be. Can they work through all of the obstacles in their way to be together? Or is this just another dead end for Jax? Read this book if you love romance, conflicts, and entertaining characters.

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Squid (Moto X Book 5) by Brooke May – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

SquidSquid by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have loved every book in this series and this one is the same, i absolutely loved it.
Can be read as a standalone.
I love the way the author can just bring you into a story and make you feel like you are there and watching it all and feeling it all. Highly recommend.

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PREMEDITATED: A Trust Betrayed, Lives Sabotaged, A Love Undaunted (Agents of Justice Book 2) by Susanna Haymond – Review by Carrie Reed

PremeditatedPremeditated by Susanna Haymond
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

WOW! I did not expect that ending and outcome! When I first read the description, I didn’t think I would be too interested, but I gave it a try and I am glad I did. I was hooked from the very beginning. I really like when an author’s writing can pull me in right away so I am not struggling keep my focus on the story. At first I was kind of confused about the shifting point of views, but quickly caught on to how the story was being laid out. The characters are all very easy to like and the issue with drugs and overdosing is a real problem in the world, so it is nice to see that being addressed here. Anne’s character is very strong, I can’t say I would be as strong as she is when dealing with addiction. She also has a team of friends who have her back and don’t want to see her in any pain or struggle. I highly recommend!

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Oliver, A Story of Adoption by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

Oliver, A Story About AdoptionOliver, A Story About Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars

Such a cute story. I like that it showcases that Oliver wasn’t sad about being adopted, just like any kid who gets mad at their parents, they sometimes wish or imagine what life would have been like with someone else or somewhere else. I know I did the same when I was mad at my parents. The artwork is beautiful and all around a sweet adoption story.

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Oliver, A Story of Adoption by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Whitney Morrison

Oliver: A Story about AdoptionOliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a cute book! My 7 year old daughter absolutely loved it and so did I. My husband was adopted so it brought up great conversation between the two of us. We also really liked the illustrations that went with the story. Great kids book!

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Squid (Moto X Book 5) by Brooke May – Review by Whitney Morrison

Squid (Moto X Book 5)Squid by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book so much! It was actually the first book of this series that I read. I will definitely be going back to read the others now! Kindle and Levi were absolutely perfect for each other and I loved both of them so much. I really enjoyed reading the entire book from his point of view because often that does not happen. The book had the perfect amount of comedy and romance and it was just so good.

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Romance under Aquarius (Stargazing Series Book 1) by Danielle Jacks – Review by Kerry Carr

Romance Under AquariusRomance Under Aquarius by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this romance story. It was a mixture of romance and adventure with mythology and astrology mixed in to make this a really unique story.

Maris is the princess and a mermaid.Destined to marry Ryn and become ruler she was happy with that life until she discovers that Ryn doesn’t love her but wants to be with her best friend Pasha.
Devastated and angry she leaves Atlantis and sees a human man drowning. Defying all rules and logic she saves him and this starts what would be an adventure to change both of their lives.

Kasper is on the hunt for a mystical item that is said to restore health. All he wants is to stop his brother from dying and he will do anything to do that even risking his own life. So when he gets saved by a mermaid he is amazed when she offers to help him. Together they begin the quest of unravelling the clues to find the missing pieces that they need.
As the feelings and connection between them build they struggle to keep themselves as just friends and things become even harder when it seems the gods themselves want them to be together.

Can they solve this quest and save Kasper’s brother? Will Kasper and Mari ever be able to be together? Or will Mari’s position as Princess stop any romance before it even begins? Will she have to go along with her destiny and marry a man she doesn’t love and who doesn’t love her?

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite Book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Stephanie Robb

Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, #4)Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in the Mafia Elite series, it can be read as a standalone, but I personally would recommend reading these in order.
In this book we meet Chicago mafia boss Marco La Rosa, he thought he lost his one true love years ago, but learns from his brother Elena Caruso is still alive and in danger.
This was another fantastic character-driven story from this author. This book was full of forbidden romance, action and passion – highly recommended.

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Stephanie Robb

No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book one in the Mafia Elite series. This can be read as a standalone.
This book is a dual point of view perspective of Liliana and Max.
Wow this certainly packs a punch, we follow Liliana who appears to have the perfect life and a loving family from the outside sadly all she wants to do is escape the clutches of her father. As she returns to her Fathers home after graduating college, she is introduced to her new body guard Max, her main concern is breaking free from her fathers clutches and trusting Max.
Max is from another branch of the Mafia and is infiltrating the family, he changes his appearance and his name to Matt Trambino. He is on a mission to reunite Liliana with her estranged grandfather Vincenzo.
This was the first book I have read by Amy Mckinley and it certainly will not be the last. The character development was unbelievable and totally immersed me within the story. I could not put this down and devoured this in one sitting. This book is full of action, thrills, suspense and hot romance.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Taylor K Stephenson

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

~ Journey into the land of the Fae ~

I just recently started getting into the Fae realm-type stories. I definitely was drawn in by the cover of the book, but then Chloe’s story quickly wrapped me up into her world. This adventure was definitely action packed, full of tears, and plenty of plot twists. Chloe is easily relatable, but finds herself in situations that might make you question how you yourself would respond.

If you enjoy mystery, romance, female heroines, FAE, or anything that has a good story line then this is the book for you! Promise you won’t regret it.

Reviewed by @TaylorKStephenson

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Collateral Damage (Mafia Elite Series Book 6) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katrina Jones

Collateral Damage: A Second Chance Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite Book 6)Collateral Damage: A Second Chance Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a good read. Even though it’s the sixth in the series, it can be enjoyed as a stand alone. Trey struggled with his past while pushing Hailey away. Little did he know, she could relate to him. The two of them have a chemistry that neither could deny. Watching their story unfold was both suspenseful and intriguing! I recommend this read!!

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Stephanie Robb

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Mafia Elite series, it can be read as a standalone, but I personally would recommend reading these in order.
In this book we meet Stefano Rossi destined to be king of his fathers kingdom he bides his time. Emiliana Vitale fell in love with Stefano years before, but Stefano is off limits. Forced to keep their love a secret, they both crave so much more. When Emiliana’s life is threatened Stefano takes things into his own hands.
Another fantastic character-driven story from Amy Mckinley. Emiliana was a incredibly strong and lively character, she is who I want to be when I grow up! (haha) The love between Stefano and Emiliana melted my heart.

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Oliver, A Story of Adoption by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

Oliver: A Story about AdoptionOliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oliver was playing pirates and fell out of a tree. He could have gotten really hurt, but didn’t. However, his daddy told him to stop playing in the tree because it wasn’t strong enough. This made Oliver mad and started to question where his real parents are, Oliver is adopted. Oliver thinks about all the places that his parents may be, but ultimately decides that it was for the best because they couldn’t take care of him. After cooling off, he makes his way to the kitchen where his parents are baking cookies – he got to lick the batter. He tells his parents that he could have had a completely different life. While that may be true, his parents reassured him that he was very much wanted by them and that made Oliver feel better. I love books on a diverse subject. This would be great for those who were adopted to be able to read about it. While I think the animal chosen for the book is a little weird looking I am sure kids won’t mind.

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Stephanie Robb

Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, #2)Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Mafia Elite series, it can be read as a standalone, but I personally would recommend reading these in order.
This is a dual point of view following Enzo Vitale, heir to the throne of the Chicago Mafia and Sofia La Rosa, an up-and-coming fashion designer. Enzo and Sofia were childhood sweethearts and this story pulled on my heart strings. The book packs an emotional gut-punch of suspense, action, steamy romance, secrets and drama. I would highly recommend this book.

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As Close to Perfect by Maria Jane – Review by Katrina Jones

As Close to PerfectAs Close to Perfect by Maria Jane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a little different than my normal read and I really enjoyed it. Bree is not looking to date her typical jock type. She branches out and tries new things in an effort to meet new people. First, she meets Nate at the tennis club. He wants to date but she has sworn off his type. So, they become friends. Then her dad introduces her to Steven and they quickly hit it off.
As Close to Perfect is a quick and light read.

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Unlikely to Tell (A Parker Lake Novel Book 4) by Olivia Sherwood. Review by Karyn Taylor

Unlikely to Tell (A Parker Lake Novel Book 4)Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 4th, and my favourite, book in a fantastic series that I’ve absolutely loved so far. Set in the small town of Parker Lake where you can’t do anything without the whole town knowing your business. But school teacher Karen Posey has a huge secret that she wants no one to ever find out about. So she keeps herself to herself.
All is going to plan until her best friend Breckin’s ( the heroine from a previous book in the series) brother Brody comes home to stay.
Brody and Karen’s story is only that I was hooked on from the very beginning. Having been introduced to Karen in previous books, I was always intrigued as to her story and was so glad that the author decided to give her a book to tell her awesome story.
As the path to true love never runs smoothly, Brody and Karen did not get off to the best start. She thought he was an arrogant jackass and hated him on sight. Although she could admit that he was very easy on the eye.
This is a fantastic story that I totally lost myself in and I can see me reading this book again in the future.
Definitely recommend.

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Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Toni Sellers

Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book # 3 and just love this series.
This book is a love story of Brant and CC (Colleen).
C.C is the town hairdresser, And Brant is a nurse practitioner, with plans to leave Parker in three years. Until C.C’s friends buy him as a date for her at the bachelor auction. You will just love these books. absolutely one of my new favorite series.

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Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Shelly Kittell

Unlikely to Tell (A Parker Lake Novel Book 4)Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brody comes back to Parker nursing his wounds after a workplace incident in NYC. Not sure whether or not he still has a job, he spends the holidays with his family, which has grown to include some familiar quirky characters. Carrying his own emotional baggage, he runs into Karen, aka “Raven”, a teacher friend of his sister’s. She has her own set of emotional baggage. As the family tries to get through the holidays, can these two work through their issues to come together to realize they make a beautiful couple? I found this book brought out all the feels. You can relate to their relationship issues. They have the spark, it builds over time. Even Kelda can’t kill their romance. Speaking of Kelda, who can’t relate to crazy relatives like Kelda and Burt just popping in and talking about bathroom habits, sex life and they are the elderly? I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard as I do when I’m reading about these two. All the wedding talk and romance is just beautiful in the story. The author truly has a figt for making ift feel very real. The people of Parker, Oklahoma could be from your town. The plot was great. It’s a real issue and it was handled well with no choppiness. A wonderful in a series that is one I’ll read over and over. A must for romance lovers everywhere.

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Tickety Tock (Wicked Warriors MC Arizona Chapter) by Manda Mellett – Review by Deb Robinson

Tickety Tock: Wicked Warriors MC Arizona ChapterTickety Tock: Wicked Warriors MC Arizona Chapter by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a surprise. Made me think out of the box. The author takes you a different kind of ride in this book. Are you open to the possibilities of ghosts? She has you thinking you will lose your mind. The fear palpable in Dwarf and Raven. Dwarf isn’t sure if he is taking on her fear or is actually experiencing it himself. This unlikely pair goes through it all. Can they both survive in the end?

This author never disappoints.

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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Shai Flores

Thorfinn and the Witch's Curse (The Forerunner Series #1)Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love finding a new series to read! At first I didn’t realize this was a series that was already more than one book long and as I finished this, I found myself wanting to know when the next one was being released. I was really excited to see there are more books already. I am definitely going to be starting the next one asap! This is the story of a boy in 9th century England who finds himself cursed by a witch and living in 2 worlds. It is a combination of historical fiction, fantasy, and ghost story! As a teacher, I thought of a lot of people that would enjoy this book and plan on recommending it to some of my previous students. It was an easy-to-read, original story that kept me turning the pages for sure!

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