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Kylie Lee Baker
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A selection of contemporary titles exploring the decay, despair, and trauma of the reconstructed American South. Come for the atmospheric settings, stay for the commentary on the legacy of the South's oft-romanticized past.
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Triceratops and Bottoms (Dinosaur Erotica)
Lola Faust
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Monstergott
Caroline Schmitt
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I got pulled into the story really quickly, and it became more intense and dense with every chapter. The way everything slowly kept escalating was written really well in my opinion. I only had a problem with the characters. I know they were written that way on purpose, but at the same time, there were still so many moments where they were incredibly frustrating to deal with for me.
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The Eyes Are the Best Part
Monika Kim
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The Escape Game
Marissa Meyer
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“He’s an IT consultant. I’m sure he has money.” “IT consultant? What the hell does that even mean?” “I don’t know. Installing computers or something? I’ve overheard him talking about hardware and installs. That’s what Mom said, anyway. His company is based in New York City, so he can work anywhere he wants. His hours are flexible, too.”

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Das ist eins der Bücher, die ich nie wieder lesen möchte. Wow, das war ein Kampf. Nicht, weil es schlecht oder nervig ist, sondern weil es mich emotional extrem mitgenommen hat. Es war zu großen Teilen wirklich nur schwer zu ertragen und ich musste immer wieder pausieren, weil ich so wütend war. Ich komme selbst aus einem kleinen Dorf und finde so heftig, wie realistisch das Dorfleben und vor allem die patriarchalen Machtstrukturen, die ungesehene Care Arbeit und Umgangsformen in der Familie beschrieben werden. Mir sind aus dem Stand ein paar Familien eingefallen, bei denen es sicher ähnlich zu Hause aussah. „Gewicht“ war bei mir nie ein Thema, deswegen kann ich es natürlich nicht so gut beurteilen, aber ich bin mir sicher, dass das Buch noch zehnmal mehr reinhaut, wenn das etwas ist, das einen ebenfalls begleitet.
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Lügen über meine Mutter
Daniela Dröscher