What have I read this week? Nothing, and it’s late, sorry!

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What have I read this week? It’s late, sorry!

The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson

This is a fantasy novel about a young woman named Immanuelle who lives in a village ruled by a patriarchal cult. I really enjoyed this; it was really interesting and a good read. I would definitely read more by this author.

Circe by Madeline Miller

This is a fantasy novel about the witch Circe. I really enjoyed this; it was an interesting take on Circe’s story, and the characters and world building were great. I would definitely read more by this author.

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What have I read this week? It’s late, sorry!

The Secret to Superhuman Strength by Alison Bechdel

This is a graphic novel about the author’s relationship with exercise throughout her life. I felt pretty neutral about this; although I liked the art, the story didn’t really work for me. I would probably read more by this author.

The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman

This is a fantasy novel about a thief named Kinch Na Shannack, who is sent on a mission by the Takers Guild. I really enjoyed this; it was a lot of fun. I would definitely read more by this author.

I Hope We Choose Love by Kai Cheng Thom

This is a book of essays and poems about love, community and justice by a trans woman of colour. I enjoyed this; it was really interesting. I would definitely read more by this author.

King Kong Theory by Virginie Despentes

This is a book of feminist essays about women’s sexuality and gender roles. I found this interesting, although I definitely disagreed with some of it. I might read more by this author.

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What have I read this week? Nothing, and it’s late, sorry!

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What have I read this week? It’s very late, sorry!

The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka

This is a novel about a Sri Lankan photographer named Maali Almeida and what he does with the seven days after his death. I liked this; it was interesting and easy to read. I would definitely read more by this author.

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What have I read this week? It’s very late, sorry!

The Antelope Wife by Louise Erdrich

This is a novel about Indigenous and white families in North Dakota and Minnesota. I found it interesting but I couldn’t really say I enjoyed it – it was a bit too disturbing for me. I might read more by this author.

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What have I read this week?

The Good Thieves by Katherine Rundell

This is a book about a girl named Vita who is determined to help her grandfather get back the home that was stolen from him. I enjoyed this; the characters are fun and the story was interesting. I would definitely read more by this author.

A Desolation Called Peace by Arkady Martine

This is a science fiction novel about the Teixcalaani Empire, Lsel station and a nameless enemy that threatens them both. It is the sequel to A Memory Called Empire. I really enjoyed this; the characters and the world building are great, and the story was interesting. I would definitely read more by this author.

Fireflies by Shiva Naipaul

This is a novel about the Khojas, the most prominent Hindu family in Trinidad. I enjoyed this; the characters were really interesting. I would definitely read more by this author.

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What have I read this week? Nothing, and it’s late, sorry!

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What have I read this week?

Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff

This is a fantasy novel about a half-vampire man named Gabriel de Léon. It is the sequel to Empire of the Vampire. I really enjoyed this; the world building is great and the characters are interesting. I would definitely read more by this author.

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What have I read this week? Nothing, and it’s late, sorry!

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