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Continue reading →: Good DirtGood Dirt weaves together generations of resilience, grief, and legacy through the eyes of Ebony Freeman and her ancestors. Spanning centuries and continents, this historical fiction dives deep into family history, personal healing, and the power of storytelling—with a side of forgiveness and a whole lot of heart.
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Continue reading →: Reading Recap: July 2025Despite summer distractions and a strict #NoSpend challenge, July turned out to be a big reading month! I finished some standout titles, tackled Goodreads challenges, and inched closer to my yearly goal. See which books I loved, which fell short, and how I’m staying motivated without spending a dime.
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Continue reading →: Society of LiesAt Princeton’s famed Reunions, Maya Mason receives devastating news—her sister Naomi is dead. As timelines split and secrets unravel, Society of Lies dives into elite eating clubs, dangerous secrets, and sisterhood strained by silence. A suspenseful, drama-filled mystery wrapped in Ivy League prestige and personal reckoning.
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Continue reading →: We Are All Guilty HereIn We Are All Guilty Here, Karin Slaughter returns with a small-town mystery packed with secrets, suspects, and second chances. When a convicted killer is released and another girl goes missing, acting sheriff Emmy Clifton must confront the past—and everyone in town—before history repeats itself.
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Continue reading →: Glory DazeGlory Broussard is back—with more sass, sleuthing, and sharp Southern charm. When her ex-husband turns up dead, Glory’s dragged into another murder mystery she has no interest in solving—except this time, it’s personal. Glory Daze is a fast-paced, funny, and heartfelt follow-up that proves trouble always finds Glory.
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Continue reading →: Split the SkySplit the Sky is an ambitious YA novel blending supernatural gifts, racial tensions, and classical music. Through the eyes of a 15-year-old girl, Marie Arnold explores themes of identity, activism, and legacy—but tries to tackle too much, leaving this powerful story feeling rushed and uneven despite its good intentions.
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Continue reading →: Something in the WaterSomething in the Water had the potential to spotlight critical issues like the opioid epidemic and water crises—but it gets lost in unrealistic plot twists, unbearable characters, and scattered pacing. I wanted to root for Billie, but I ended up rooting for the book to end. A frustrating, ambitious misfire.
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Continue reading →: The Hunting Wives (series)When Sophie moves to small-town Texas, she’s lured into an intoxicating circle of glamorous housewives hiding dark secrets. Guns, gossip, and manipulation spiral into murder in this eight-episode thriller. The Hunting Wives is a steamy, suspense-filled ride where obsession, betrayal, and bad decisions lead to deadly consequences.
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Continue reading →: Sing, Unburied, SingJesmyn Ward’s Sing, Unburied, Sing is a lyrical, haunting exploration of grief, generational trauma, and survival. With unforgettable characters and spiritual undercurrents, this story grips you from start to finish. Equal parts brutal and beautiful, it left me speechless. A must-read for lovers of prose, legacy, and ghost stories.
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Continue reading →: The Best Man: Unfinished BusinessA must-read follow-up for The Best Man fans! With rich character depth, sharp writing, and emotional resonance, this book picks up where the Peacock series left off—delving into Harper, Jordan, and Robyn’s evolving lives. A reflective, satisfying continuation that left me begging for one more movie. Jayne and Malcolm nailed…
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