When We Were Bright and Beautiful by Jillian Medoff: A Striking Exploration of Family and Privilege I was initially drawn to When We Were Bright and Beautiful simply because of its gripping premise. A wealth-soaked family embroiled in the turmoil of accusation and privilege? Yes, please! Jillian Medoff has a reputation for crafting intricate narratives,

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An unstoppable power. A deadly pursuit. A destiny he never saw coming.On his 18th birthday, Allen’s life changes forever. A mysterious gift he received at his birth, bearing only the cryptic word I-Perm is the key to unlock secrets about his past—and a power he never knew he had. But he’s not the only one

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Reflecting on Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers: A Bumpy Journey Through the 1950s When I picked up Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers, it was the cover that initially pulled me in. It exuded an intriguing vintage charm that promised a tale steeped in nostalgia. Little did I know that the story would take me on

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Book Review: The Most by Jessica Anthony As an avid reader, I often find myself captivated by stories that explore the intricacies of human relationships, especially those that unravel under pressure. Jessica Anthony’s The Most, longlisted for the 2024 National Book Award for fiction, drew me in with its premise—a tightly woven narrative set against

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Book Review: The Death of Us by Abigail Dean When I stumbled upon The Death of Us by Abigail Dean, it felt like fate; I had already fallen in love with her previous works, and this one had been tantalizingly hovering on my radar without much detail—my favorite way to dive into a new read.

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Book Review: Milk Fed by Melissa Broder Sometimes, a book catches my eye not solely for its premise but for the discussions it invites us to partake in. Melissa Broder’s Milk Fed did just that. A novel that promises an irreverent exploration of food, body image, and sexuality, I was drawn in. However, as I

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