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The Stand-In by Lily Chu
At the beginning of The Stand-In (2022) by Lily Chu, Gracie Reed’s life is a mess. She’s in desperate need of a new job so she can get her mother into a better nursing home. On top of that, she’s being followed by paparazzi who have mistaken her for Chinese movie star Wei Fangli, who’s currently in Canada to perform in a play.
City Spies by James Ponti
This book is about international spies, MI16, and hackers. It is fast paced with action scenes and found family. I absolutely loved the way the characters interacted with each other and their handler Mother. The main character Sara is funny, smart and has an incredible sense of justice.
The Matrix by Lauren Groff
Prior to her latest novel, Matrix (2021), Lauren Groff was best know for her previous book, Fates and Furies, the story of a marriage set over the course of recent decades, a favorite book of President Barack Obama in 2016, a New York Ti
The Okay Witch by Emma Steinkellner
This book is definitely worth reading. The main character Moth uncovers she is a witch, her mother is a witch and her mother is really much older then she looks. Moth has to fight not only the bullies at school but an old war between witches and witch hunters.
Trespasses by Louise Kennedy
Trespasses (2022) is an impressive debut novel by Louise Kennedy, set in the 1970s during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Unseen Magic by Emily Lloyd-Jones
This book has a magical town, unlabeled doors that lead anywhere, tea, and a main character who finds the courage to be themselves. Fin, the main character is filled with anxiety and has never lived in one place for too long. When she arrives at Aldermere, she starts to feel at home.
Just Like Mother by Anne Heltzel
Just Like Mother by Anne Heltzel is a disturbing, fast-paced modern gothic. Maeve's past comes back to haunt her when she reconnects with her beloved cousin, Andrea, for the first time since they were removed as children from the cult community that raised them.
I Left the House Today! by Cassandra Calin
You know that great feeling when your dress has pockets? How about that icky feeling when it's the week you really, really need chocolate? Cassandra Calin certainly does!
RENEGADES BY MARISSA MEYER
Renegades is a great read, especially if you like Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir! It has caped villains and superheroes with complicated backstories. It includes a very complicated love triangle between two heroes, with a dash of enemies to lovers. The main character Nova, is very interesting.
All the Ways We Said Goodbye
I really enjoyed All the Ways We Said Goodbye (2020), written by 3 great historical fiction authors; Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig and Karen White.
The Chaos of Stars by Kiersten White
This book was so well written, I really enjoyed reading it. I had never before read anything by Kiersten White. The Chaos of Stars is about Egyptian and Geek Mythology. Isadora, the main character is the daughter of two Egyptian gods. She is a mortal who wants to escape the life she currently lives by traveling to America. Where she meets a boy who writes epic poetry, has a cool truck, and has the most dazzling perfect blue eyes. Isadora is fierce and doesn't care about romance; she wants to be independent and free.
So Long, See You Tomorrow by William Maxwell
So Long, See You Tomorrow (1980) was published in the 1980's, when author William Maxwell was 71 years old.