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Five Star Reads (these were perfect)

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I love books. In my eyes, these are perfect and I highly recommend. Add to your to-be-read IMMEDIATELY
 
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Girl lives in a conservative Irish village. Girl meets a girl in school. Girl falls in love. Girl has problems because her family needs her to marry this specific boy. Chaos ensues (it’s actually very moving and extremely beautifully written).
Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth
 
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Lesbians that are both gothic authors that are living in an ancient gothic mansion? Sign me up yesterday.
Ladies in Hating (Belvoir's Library, #3) by Alexandra Vasti
 
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Are you religious? Don’t read this book. I mean it. Sierra….I love you my queen.
Sinner (Priest, #2) by Sierra Simone
 
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Family dynamics? Grief? Written by TJR? Don’t tell me anymore, I’m there.
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
 
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Oh Agatha, I absolutely love you. This is a moody, dark mystery that I read in under 24 hours. I wish I could wipe my brain clean and read it again.
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
 
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I don’t cry but this book threatened my world record. This is a historical romance….beautifully written with the perfect amount of scandalous love.
From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon
 
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A mystery involving a summer camp and questionable foliage? I’m there, bags packed. This was outstanding…the plot, the writing, the twist. Stunning.
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
 
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Look…I have a confession. Actually no, because I’m not embarrassed…I love Penelope Douglas. Penny and I go way back. Her book “Birthday Girl” still lives in my head rent free. Think of this book as BG amped up a notch. The writing is superb and has e...
Older by Jennifer Hartmann
 
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I have no soul…I never cry. This book threatened my reputation. TJR novel? Don’t mind if I do.
Maybe in Another Life: A Novel: Reid, Taylor Jenkins
 
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A zombie virus takes over the world? The virus makes people do….things….in public? Trauma? Found family? General debauchery? Yes.
American Rapture by C.J. Leede
 
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One of my favorite books since I was a kid! No notes.
Holes (Newbery Medal Winner)
 
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This book has my whole heart. The writing and the stories will make you laugh, cry, and maybe want to punch her mom in the face 🙃
I'm Glad My Mom Died: 9781982185824: McCurdy, Jennette
 
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If you’re into true crime, read this book yesterday. One of my all time favorites!
I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search ...
 
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This book legitimately changed my life! Highly recommend to anybody who thinks “why did I have that reaction?”
The Body Keeps The Score | Bessel van der Kolk, MD.
 
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It’s a classic for a reason! This changed my brain chemistry when I read it in middle school. If you like this one, I also recommend Animal Farm!
Lord of the Flies: William Golding, E. L. Epstein - Books
 
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This book was everything in my emo phase (still is tbh) and you should also bring out your inner emo and read it.
The Bell Jar (P.S. Series)