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We’re a Bad Idea, Right?
If you’re looking for some light-hearted fun, plenty of humor, and rom-com vibes, K.L. Walther’s books don’t disappoint. We’re a Bad Idea, Right? follows Audrey Barbour as she tries to navigate a future where she can pursue her passion: glassblowing, despite her parents’ reservations. There are two steps to doing so… read more
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A Forgery of Fate
A Forgery of Fate is a beautifully written retelling of Beauty & the Beast, with descriptive writing, amazing world–building, and characters that are so easy to fall in love with. Tru is a gifted artist with the ability to paint the future. But after her father is lost at sea, she’s forced to… read more
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Rival Darling
Violet has only one rule: never date a jock. The one time she broke it, she ended up heartbroken, the focus of school gossip, and stuck with an ex who just won’t get the message that she’s done. What she needs is to show her ex that she’s completely moved on, and what better way… read more
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Fake Skating
Lynn Painter, queen of YA rom-coms, is back! Dani has just moved back into the town where she used to spend all of her summers growing up. She’s a little scared seeing her childhood best friend and sweetheart, Alec, whom she lost touch with after she moved away, but is hoping… read more
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My Bookish Hot Takes
Everyone has different reading tastes and contrasting book opinions. Whether that’s a beloved classic they just can’t get into or a love for an overhyped genre. It’s these differences, though, that make literary discussions all the more interesting. With that in mind, here are 5 of my bookish hot takes. There’s More than Physical Books… read more
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Six Crimson Cranes
This book is pure magic. It’s the kind of magic that makes everything feel better and makes the characters, cozy emotions, and beauty of the world in the novel immortal. The best way I can say it is: this book has become my comfort book, the one I go back to and reread time and… read more
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The Floating World
The Floating World is a beautifully written whirlwind of adventure and magic, or in other words, a retelling of the legend of the Celestial Maidens! The book has three POVs, but mostly two main characters: Ren and Sunho. Sunho is a mysterious ex-soldier and current sword-for-hire residing in the Underworld, with hardly any memories from… read more
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The Last Dragon of the East
The Last Dragon of the East, a fantasy and romance tale, starts off with all the elements needed to get me excited: red threads and special connections, magic, a little matchmaking, and tea! From there, all because of a few magical dragons scales, the plot and Sai’s life change dramatically… read more
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Crooked Kingdom
It’s rare for a sequel to be just as good as the first book, but Crooked Kingdom somehow had everything I loved from Six of Crows! Crooked Kingdom, the sequel to Six of Crows, picks up right after the first book: Kaz and the Crows have just pulled off an impossible, sorry improbable… read more
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84 Charing Cross Road
84 Charing Cross Road is for all the literature and letter lovers. It’s a cozy collection of letters back and forth between Helene Hanff, an American book collector, and Frank Doel, an antique & used British bookseller. What starts as Helene’s quest to procure a specific book and old literature slowly turns into a correspondence… read more
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I’m an avid reader, reviewer, and lover of everything books! My favorite genres include YA, fantasy, fiction, and romance, and I’m always looking for emotional storylines, cozy vibes, and that feeling of finding a new favorite book. When I’m not discovering new books, you can find me endlessly rereading my favorites, more times than I’d like to admit. I’m so glad you’re here, and I hope you find some of your favorites at All Things Book Wise too!
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