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While I have devoured several other books with monstrous protagonists, Greenteeth by Molly O’Neill is the monster-narrated story I never realized I was missing. Similar in spirit to Medusa by Nataly Gruender and Night Hunt by Alexandra Christo, Greenteeth stands out for its dynamic character relationships and its layered, compelling journey toward self-discovery. The novel follows…
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The Martian by Andy Weir has been trapped on my To Be Read list for years, but much like its main character Mark Watney, it finally achieved a miraculous escape as my final read of 2025. This book was far more enjoyable than I expected it to be, even with its stellar reviews and 2015…
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While I am a long-time magical realism enthusiast, I’ve recently become more drawn to the genre within historic fiction. Heather Fawcett’s Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries hit all the right marks. Folklore and magic baked into a believable historic setting? Check. Intelligent, slightly anti-social heroine? Check. Classic fairy tales viewed from a unique perspective? Check,…
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Hello hello! My name is Kayla – reader, writer, and recently, an MSLIS graduate. Over the years, I have been involved with the book community in various ways. Beginning with a “bookstagram” account in 2013, I quickly realized my love for reviewing and recommending books. I established my first review blog, Literary Obsessions, and began working…
The Left-Handed Librarian 