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ARC Review: The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen

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Today’s review is about THE UNDERTAKING OF HART AND MERCY by Megan Bannen. It’s a quirky fantasy that draws heavy inspiration from You’ve Got Mail. Mercy, an undertaker, receives an anonymous letter and decides to take a chance and reply. So begins a correspondence between an unlikely pair that may just well lead to romance.

Author: Megan Bannen
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Orbit
Publish Date: August 23, 2022
Print Length: 448

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book cover of four treasures of the sky by jenny tinghui zhang

Book Review: Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang

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Today’s review is about FOUR TREASURES OF THE SKY by Jenny Tinghui Zhang. This is a beautifully written novel that occurs in the 1880s American West. Set amidst the Chinese Exclusion Act, Daiyu, a Chinese girl is kidnapped and smuggled to the U.S. To survive she reinvents herself, always trying to avoid the danger of racism.

Author: Jenny Tinghui Zhang
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Publish Date: April 5, 2022
Print Length: 336

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ARC Review: The Book of Gothel by Mary McMyne

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Today’s review is about THE BOOK OF GOTHEL by Mary McMyne. It’s a retelling of Rapunzel through the point of view of the maligned witch in this fairytale. This lush, atmospheric historical fantasy highlights motherhood, the power of women, and the patriarchy.

Author: Mary McMyne
Series: None
Age Category: New Adult/Adult
Publisher: Redhook Books
Publish Date: July 26, 2022
Print Length: 384

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ARC Review: Dark Earth by Rebecca Stott

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Today I’m sharing my ARC review for DARK EARTH by Rebecca Stott. This historical fiction with fantasy elements occurs during the Early Middle Ages after the fall of Rome. It’s perfect for those who enjoy character-driven stories with strong elements of sisterhood.

Author: Rebecca Stott
Series: None
Age Category: New Adult/Adult
Publisher: Random House
Publish Date: July 19, 2022
Print Length: 336

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Book Review: Jane Against the World by Karen Blumenthal

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Today I’m sharing my review for JANE AGAINST THE WORLD, a nonfiction book about the history of women’s reproductive rights. It’s an important, easy, and relatively comprehensive read for those who want to learn more about this topic.

Author: Karen Blumenthal
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Publish Date: February 25, 2020
Print Length: 400

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