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When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain
Nghi Vo
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Enjoying this book snuck up on me. I was very confused (and didn't like that feeling) for about 80% of the book, and then it all started coming together. While reading it, I thought the mystery was too much, but upon finishing - I think it was perfect. Both Chih and I were confused about what Rabbit was trying to convey, until we weren't. There were elements of magic that further confused and charmed me in turn. I especially enjoyed the discussion of the role of historians as the proverbial bookkeepers of the good, the bad, and the ugly - as long as they came close to the truth. I also adored In-Yo's character, who I identified with - not because of any actual nationality, but rather to how alone she was due to living as someone strange to the people around her. And, of course, I can't understate how much I liked the way sapphic themes were incorporated here. It felt natural, and not quite subtle but not quite in the open either; it struck a balance I probably wouldn't enjoy in a romance novel, but which felt extremely appropriate here (and this is coming from a queer woman).
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The Empress of Salt and Fortune
Nghi Vo
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I was constantly oscillating between being thoroughly entertained and thoroughly done with the book. It's very engaging, and easy to get through, but it had moments where I felt it was written in a different time. I understand why others love it, and I won't lie and say I completely hated it. I just wasn't the target audience (the audiobook really was phenomenal though).
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Ready Player One
Ernest Cline
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Better than the Movies (Better than the Movies, #1)
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The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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If You Could See the Sun
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Kushiel's Dart
Jacqueline Carey
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