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Where Two Worlds Touch by River Faire

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emotional inspiring medium-paced

4.0

Where Two Worlds Touch is a beautiful and powerful memoir. 

This book was incredibly well written, very emotional and filled with so much depth. The love between the companions was inspiring and so strong.

I had an amazing time reading this memoir and I highly recommend it to everyone!
Christmas Carnival by Julia Logoss

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Christmas Carnival was a very fun and magical time. I loved being back with my favorite characters experiencing the Christmas spirit with them and just having an amazing time reading!

Highly recommend this short Christmas novella to anyone looking for spice and fun!
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

1st read 
β€œπ’―π’½π‘’ π“π‘œπ“Œπ‘’π“ˆπ“‰ π“…π‘œπ’Ύπ“ƒπ“‰ π‘œπ’» π“Žπ‘œπ“Šπ“‡ 𝓁𝒾𝒻𝑒 𝒸𝒢𝓃 𝓁𝑒𝒢𝒹 π“‰π‘œ 𝓉𝒽𝑒 π’½π’Ύπ‘”π’½π‘’π“ˆπ“‰.β€œ

I can’t believe I finished this book, I can’t believe this life changing journey is came to an end. I knew I will love this book, I knew it will change me from the moment I started watching the tv series I felt so strongly towards the characters and the story and now after I’ve just finished reading the book I’m so sad it’s over. I want to read it again and again for the first time, it became my all time favorite book but it’s so much more than that. Nine Perfect Strangers is a true masterpiece, a unique and beautiful read. While I was listening to this audiobook I was transported to Tranquillum House, I felt like I was there and experienced everything with the guests. I felt there beside Yao my new favorite book boyfriend. It was a unique and special experience that I’m forever grateful to Liane Moriarty for sharing this incredible story with the world. I’m transformed.

I only ever felt this way towards The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland before, this strongly and passionate. I’m not sure if it’s because both of these books have been written by Australian authors or because first I started watching the show before reading the books. I don’t know but I’m so happy that I found these two books. I will always love them and recommend them to everyone because these two books means the world to me. 

It’s not even a question that I wholeheartedly recommend reading this book, it is a must read to all! Also the tv show was brilliant as well, to be honest I’m very happy that I have watched the show first since it’s very different from the book. But it was so brilliant in the same time and it was great so I could’ve pictured the characters and the setting so much clearly.

2nd read 
"π’©π‘œ π‘œπ“ƒπ‘’ π’Έπ‘œπ“Šπ“π’Ή 𝒷𝑒 𝑒𝓍𝓅𝑒𝒸𝓉𝑒𝒹 π“‰π‘œ 𝑔𝒾𝓋𝑒 π“Šπ“… π“Œπ’Ύπ“ƒπ‘’ 𝒢𝓃𝒹 π’·π‘œπ‘œπ“€π“ˆ 𝒢𝓉 𝓉𝒽𝑒 π“ˆπ’Άπ“‚π‘’ 𝓉𝒾𝓂𝑒.”

Reading Nine Perfect Strangers for the second time the day after I’ve finished my first read was a magical experience. I love this book so so much I can’t even describe. It fills me up with joy and peace. Honestly I could just start the book all over again right now! I can’t wait to own a physical copy of it, to own multiple copies of it in every language and edition.

I wish this feeling to everyone, to find a book that means the world to you, the book that changes you in the best way possible. A story that fills you up with joy and excitement when you think about, that you cannot stop thinking about it! 

Read Nine Perfect Strangers, all I can say that it will transform you and it is a truly powerful masterpiece. You won’t regret it!

3rd read
Starting 2024 with one of my all time favorite read is the best feeling ever!

Nine Perfect Strangers is the most beautiful and unforgettable story. It doesn’t matter if I’m reading it for the first or third time it feels just as magical and powerful. The characters of this novel are family to me. 

I will be forever grateful to Liane Moriarty for writing this incredible book, I’m looking forward reading more by her. Even though so far this was the only book I’ve read by the author she is definitely one of my favorite author ever.
Another year over by Eliza Hope-Brown

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emotional hopeful inspiring sad
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Another Year Over isn’t the typical Christmas story, it’s not all about joyfulness, it discusses depression and grief. It’s about Holly finding her own way to happiness, finding herself along the way.

This was such a heartbreaking, sometimes sad and painful but also inspiring and beautiful story. Perfect read for the Holidays!
Letters to the Moon by Nila Phillips

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dark emotional sad

5.0

Letters to the Moon is a heartbreaking and beautiful poetry collection focused around mental health including topics such as depression, anxiety and suicide. 

The poems were filled with so many deep emotions. 

I’m truly amazed by how talented poet Nila Phillips is, I’m looking forward reading more of her works in the future!

Thank you Nila for letting me read an ARC of this beautiful piece in exchange for my honest review, I’m forever grateful! β™‘
Kismet by Gab Tuls

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adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

β€œπ’©π‘œπ“‰ π‘’π“‹π‘’π“‡π“Žπ‘œπ“ƒπ‘’ π’Ύπ“ˆ π‘”π‘œπ’Ύπ“ƒπ‘” π“‰π‘œ 𝓁𝒾𝓀𝑒 π“Žπ‘œπ“Š, π’·π“Šπ“‰ π“Žπ‘œπ“Š π“€π“ƒπ‘œπ“Œ, π“ƒπ‘œπ“‰ π‘’π“‹π‘’π“‡π“Žπ‘œπ“ƒπ‘’ π“‚π’Άπ“‰π“‰π‘’π“‡π“ˆ."

Kismet is a very unique and interesting read where your choices determines how the story goes. 

I’ve never read anything like this before and I really enjoyed it, it was fun and engaging. 
Clemmy Gets a Job by Caroline Crocker

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reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Clemmy Gets a Job is an adorable little story about a bulldog finding herself while finding a job, a purpose in her life. Clemmy discovers that all that matters to always be herself.
I really enjoyed this story and definitely recommend to anyone!
Torn by Keelan Storm

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1.0

In the shadows of obsession by A.L. Whyte

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dark emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

In the shadows of Obsession is a truly fascinating and brilliant book. 

I absolutely loved the writing style and how stunningly written the main character was. It was so sad to see how he dived deeper and deeper into his obsession and far it can go.

The story had delved deep into themes of obsession, mental illness, and the consequences of one's actions. It explored the chilling reality that even the most ordinary-seeming individuals could harbor dark secrets, and that the human mind, when plagued by delusion, could lead to unspeakable horrors.

I loved this book so so much and I highly recommend reading it!
Orchid Child by Victoria Costello

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emotional informative mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Orchid Child is a beautiful story  based on a real study that looked into families with high rates of neurodiverce conditions, particularly schizophrenia. 

I really enjoyed reading this book, it was beautifully written and unique. The story is set in two timelines, one in 1920 and the other in 2002. I found this novel engaging and thought provoking. 

I highly recommend reading Orchid Child, it’s a slower paced story but very enjoyable and interesting. I had an amazing time reading it and answering ten questions for the read along.