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Foster by Claire Keegan

Short book that packed a big punch. The feels snuck up on me. 

Small Favors by Erin A. Craig

This exceeded my expectations in every way. It was an eerie and quiet story...until it wasn't. A great build up, a disturbing plot, and the perfect setting. Can't wait to read more by Erin Craig. 

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Absolutely stunning. One of the best pieces of nonfiction I've ever read.

Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas

Spectacular, I'll take 14 of them. 

The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri

Welp. That was amazing. 

The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

Dear Senthuran: A Black Spirit Memoir by Akwaeke Emezi

Umm...wow. 

Teacher of the Year by M.A. Wardell

Loved this.

Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward

I already knew Jesmyn Ward is a great writer, but now I confidently say she is one of my favorite writers. Wow, so good. 

She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

I liked this even more the second time. I think it took me the second read to more fully grasp the story.