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Continue reading →: Review: The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate FaganThe Perfect Way to Spend Break by: Olivia G. I picked up this book looking for something to fill a day spent stranded at a competition in rural Texas, and let me say, it almost had me wishing I had more time there just so I wouldn’t have to stop…
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Continue reading →: Review: What Comes Afterby: Veronika N. What Comes After begins with the introduction of our protagonist, Mari, who was only 16 years old when she passed away. When the topic of the afterlife is brought up, most people tend to consider heaven, hell, or purgatory. In Mari’s case, it’s purgatory, except there’s a…
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Continue reading →: Series Review: The Red Rising Sagaby: Andrew D. Warning: Paragraphs 2 and 3 contain mild spoilers.Series TWs: Graphic violence, cannibalism, sexual content, SA, slavery You’ve seen Star Wars, right? Daring heroes, epic space duels, and an evil regime rulingthe galaxy? And I’d be willing to bet you’ve read the Hunger Games, too; everybody loves morally…
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Continue reading →: Review: They Bloom at Nightby: Ripley T. They Bloom at Night by Trang Thanh Tran is a YA horror novel that explores themes of self-discovery and the aftereffects of loss and trauma. It incorporates a semi-dystopian setting and a sprinkling of Vietnamese mythology. By delving into one girl’s unusual journey, we experience a painful–and…
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Continue reading →: Review: Enrique’s Journeyby: Natalie B. Every year, tens of thousands of unaccompanied children arrive at the Mexico-USA border, the majority of them having faced an unforgiving journey to arrive there. Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario is the harrowing tale of one child’s journey to “El Norte” to reunite with his mother. This non-fiction narrative follows…
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Continue reading →: 5 Books That Will Keep You Guessing Until the Endby: Sana D. It’s February, which usually means two things: it’s (sometimes) freezing outside and there’s finally some downtime to actually power through a TBR pile. If you’re looking to shake off the winter slump and do something enjoyable during snow days and long weekends, there is no better time…
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Continue reading →: 5 Cold & Cozy Books to Read This Winterby: Lina M. Although I think we can all agree that Texas weather can be quite unpredictable, it seems that we have finally made it to those chillier temperatures we were all wishing for when the heat of summer was in its full swing. With that, it becomes the perfect…
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Continue reading →: Project Hail Mary: A Few Must-Knows Before Seeing the New Movieby: Tori V. Spoiler warning: in this opinion-driven piece, I dive into a few parts of the story that would probably be enjoyed best if you read the book in advance, but mostly nothing major. If you have already seen the trailer for the new Project Hail Mary movie however,…
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Continue reading →: Review: The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romeroby: Holly W. If you’re a fan of mystery, whimsy, verse books, and just a pinch of suspense and romance, The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero could be your next favorite read! Every couple months I seem to find myself back in the wonderfully immersive world of verse…
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Continue reading →: 5 Books to Kickstart Your Reading Goal in 2026by: Julianna G. As we enter the new year, we often find ourselves entranced in the idea of new goals and challenges that will finally become the foundation of the “fresh start” needed to make it THE year. However, with this surge of productivity and ambition, comes the quick reality…
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Continue reading →: Review: Bunny by Mona Awadby: Clementine D. Samantha Heather Mackey despises the Bunnies. Not bunnies with a lowercase “b,” all twitching noses and soft fur and beady eyes that seem to witness everything in the world and yet nothing at all, but the ones with fluffy dresses and clean-girl makeup. The ones who fill…
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Continue reading →: I Don’t Usually Adore Teen/YA Romances, but These Spectacular and Swoonworthy Novels Had Me Falling HARDby: Maya L. (Disclaimer: trigger warnings are listed underneath book titles) As an avid reader with a lifelong obsession cough cough I mean a TOTALLY reasonable level of adoration for books, I consistently peruse a variety of titles when visiting my favorite local bookstores. However, I’m ashamed to say I…
