2 stars Newly-out Carter is looking for a hook up. He sets his sights on classmate, Adrian, who’s hung up on someone else. Will the two see eye-to-eye or are they destined to forever get on each other’s nerves? Before reading this, I had not read the web comic so this was my first encounter…
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2.5 stars After taking a leave of absence for her mental health, Darcy returns to her job as a public librarian. The last thing she needs is more difficulties, but she’ll have to deal with aggressive journalists, creepy emails, book bans, and protesters. Okay read. I expected to enjoy this more than I did. I…
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Illustrated by Karen Bunting 4 stars Such a sweet story. Harper is excited about being a big sister, but from the moment baby Wyatt arrives, everything is different. Wyatt can’t do the fun things Harper enjoys and Dad and Daddy are always too tired or busy with Wyatt. Maybe being a big sister isn’t all…
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Illustrated by Karen Bunting 3 stars A sweet picture book following Harper’s first family reunion. There she connects with family members she already knows and meets those she hadn’t met before. She learns about different types of families and how people can look different and even have different last names but still be family. The…
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Illustrated by Forrest Burdett 5 stars Sweet, comforting, cozy, and adorable. Follow along with Miles as he settles into his new home and spends time with his adoptive dads and sister. This was such a sweet book. Absolutely adorable. I loved watching Miles learn new things, spend time with his new family, and share what…
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5 stars A love story to San Francisco and a new take on the sci-fi genre. I never knew I needed a cozy sci-fi story in my life. This is such a sweet book. Staybehind wakes up to find that he and his robot coworkers, Cayenne, Sweetie, and Hands, have been shutdown and the restaurant…
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Illustrated by Sarah Graley 3 stars A fun adventure story with plenty of magic, cat cuteness, and some tasty spells. All Roxy wants is to attend Magic Uni and become the greatest Pizza Witch of all time. But first, she must retrieve the Remarkable Oregano with the help of George, her talking cat companion. Along…
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4 stars An empress in exile, a handmaiden sold off by her parents, and a cleric who must unravel their story. At once subtle and forceful, this story explores themes of revenge, resistance, and resilience. Beautifully written. The story unfolds at its own pace, taking its time. Honestly, despite it’s short length, it somehow didn’t…
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5 stars Romance and gore collide in this surprisingly sweet story that encourages you to slay the real monsters in your life. How do I put into words what this book is about? Shesheshen is a shapeshifter content living away from the human world with her bear companion, eating anyone who disturbs her. But after…
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with Mykaell Blais 4 stars A sweet introduction to gender and stereotypes that encourages children to reflect on what they’ve been taught about self expression and interests. The book discusses the difference between sex and gender, explains gender identity, introduces common stereotypes regarding gender, and highlights famous people who have gone against those stereotypes and…
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