Hi, friends! Thanks for joining me today; I’m so glad you’re here 💙. Today I’m sharing my review of Margaret Atwood’s 2020 poetry book: Dearly. Despite containing several gorgeous poems, the anthology as a whole is overshadowed by the handful of pieces with questionable implications. Still, Atwood’s inspiration radiates in the breadth of work featured in the collection. From selections on feminism and climate change to poems clearly written in the wake of personal tragedy, Dearly is distinctly and unmistakably Margaret Atwood. And its high points serve as a brilliant reminder of why she is considered one of the greatest writers alive today.
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⭐ Axiom’s End by Lindsay Ellis ⭐ Book Review
Hi, friends! Thanks for joining me today; I’m so glad you’re here 💙. Today I’m sharing my review of Lindsay Ellis’s 2020 debut novel, Axiom’s End. A solid first-contact story, Axiom’s End features wonderful world-building, excellent espionage, and most importantly: really cool aliens. Keep reading to hear my thoughts on the first book in Ellis’s Noumena series.
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⭐ The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin ⭐ Book Review
Hi, friends! Thanks for joining me today; I’m so glad you’re here 💙. Today I’m sharing my review of my favorite book of 2020: The Fifth Season. This is the first book in N.K. Jemisin’s Broken Earth trilogy. It contains multiple POVs, several timelines, and a diverse cast of characters, telling a visceral tale of losing, finding, and forging yourself through fire.
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