historical fiction
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Book Review of The Phoenix Pencil Company By Allison King
Two generations, magic pencils, and modern technology explore storytelling and the power of human connection. ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2 Summary The Phoenix Pencil Company was a slow burn for me at first while I figured out what the story was supposed to be about. Around the middle, though, it really picked up speed, and I couldn’t wait to… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
A thoughtful review of The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters, exploring family, loss, Indigenous identity, and heritage. Set in 1962, this emotionally rich novel follows two intertwined lives shaped by grief, memory, and belonging. Continue reading