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Maya and Natasha by Elyse Durham

Published on February 17, 2025February 10, 2025 by Celeste6 Comments

Today’s review is about MAYA & NATASHA by Elyse Durham. It’s a historical fiction set in early Soviet era Russia. Twin sisters Maya and Natasha both hope to graduate and become ballerinas at the Kirov Ballet. But a set of circumstances results in one sister trying to change fate, which upends both their lives.

Author: Elyse Durham
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publish Date: February 18, 2025
Print Length: 384

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What You Are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama

Published on February 10, 2025January 26, 2025 by Celeste13 Comments

Today’s review is about WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY by Michiko Aoyama. Alison Watts translated this short novel from its original Japanese publication. It’s a compilation of short stories about different characters searching for a new direction in life.

Author: Michiko Aoyama
Translator: Alison Watts
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Hanover Square Press
Publish Date: September 05, 2023
Print Length: 304

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Give Me Butterflies by Jillian Meadows

Published on January 20, 2025January 19, 2025 by Celeste9 Comments

Today’s review is about GIVE ME BUTTERFLIES by Jillian Meadows. It’s a standalone contemporary romance that features Millie, an entomologist, and Finn, an astronomer. Millie’s dream job opens up at the museum, but Finn is part of the interview panel. While she wants the position based on her own merit, she can’t stop ignoring her attraction to Finn.

Author: Jillian Meadows
Series: Oaks Sisters, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Avon Books
Publish Date: January 21, 2025
Print Length: 384

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Invisible Labor by Rachel Somerstein

Published on January 13, 2025January 1, 2025 by Celeste8 Comments

Today’s review is about INVISIBLE LABOR by Rachel Somerstein. After the author had a traumatic and unplanned cesarean section, she embarked on a journey to understand more about the procedure’s history. It is part memoir, but also dives deep into the long-ranging effects the c-section has on women’s lives.

Author: Rachel Somerstein
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publish Date: June 4, 2024
Print Length: 336

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Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan

Published on January 6, 2025December 31, 2024 by Celeste3 Comments

Today’s review is about IMMORTAL by Sue Lynn Tan. It’s a standalone fantasy romance by the author of the Celestial Kingdom duology. Set amidst Chinese folklore, the main character, Liyen, seeks to renegotiate the alliance between her kingdom and the Immortal Realm. But when mysterious creatures attack, she seeks a trust-based alliance with the God of War in return for his help.

Author: Sue Lynn Tan
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publish Date: January 07, 2025
Print Length: 464

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