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I’m not sure if any of you are familiar with the Disney channel movie Descendants or Ever After High. But the premise of both of these is basically all these fairytale characters get married and have kids. And then these kids all go to school together and become friends/fall in love.
Anyways, I was wondering if anyone had any book recommendations that are similar to this concept. Like less on a modern retelling of classic fairytales but more of a shared universe based on the next generation. Thank you!!
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i just watched the Queen Charlotte bridgerton tv show and was kind of obsessed. i really loved the healing through 'madness' call it what you will aspect, and the intense amount of love they had that perservered despite everything that stood in their way. preferably a mental health/illness rep if possible :)
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Lessons in Chemistry
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Post from the Prisoner #1056: How I Survived War and Found Peace forum
I just find it really cool that I was able to add a whole new book to Pagebound!
Note to Self: This book was added December 8, 2025.
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Prisoner #1056: How I Survived War and Found Peace
Roy Ratnavel
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I have this thing where I will only read a book when I feel like it. Honestly it could be the mood reader in me, but I feel like that you will pick up a certain book when the time comes. Like I can have a million books on my tbr, but will only read it when I feel like it. And in this way, I also think that your in the right headspace to enjoy the book to its full beauty.
All this to say, there are so many good books I want to read and haven’t just because of this phenomenon. I wonder if this is just a me thing or if any of you guys experience the same thing?
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The illustrations in this book are so delicate and beautiful, and they match Kimmerer’s flowing prose so well that I am just stunned by how lovely this teeny little book is.
I love the almost poetic writing style she has, it’s so vivid and captivating. I think this a perfect little one day read to reflect on your relationship to nature, abundance, beauty, and gratitude ❤️
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I do agree with the points the author was getting across. I just wasn’t the biggest fan on the writing style. The messages are important but the way they were conveyed are quite repetitive. I also feel like the author just had so many different points she was trying to get across and it may have been better if she had just stuck to one main idea. That being said again I really do resonate with her points and I do think these are important things for us to take into consideration. My only gripe is the readability of the text which made me enjoy the book less.
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