A Council of Dolls is gorgeous, quietly devastating, and ultimately hopeful, shining a light on the echoing damage wrought by Indian boarding schools, and the historical massacres of Indigenous people. With stunning prose, Mona Susan Power weaves a spell of love and healing that comes alive on the page.
It is certainly a very fun read, perfect for fans of Wednesday or Sabrina The Teenage Witch. It is deliciously dark and I enjoyed how the themes of friendship and belonging are explored in the story.
I am finishing reading this delicious historical novel that will go directly in the #littlefreelibrary afterwards. If you love stories with strong women, generational drama, the fresh smell of bread and the Parisian atmosphere, you will surely love it as much as me !
Dare to Question is such an interesting and important picture book ! This biography shares the endurance, determination and perseverance of Carrie Chapman Catt as she fought for Women's Rights during the Suffrage Movement .
My Bollywood Dream is a love letter to Bollywood movies and to Mumbai. With beautiful illustrations, this picture book is a celebration of dance, music, cinema, Indian culture and dreams.
Queer thriller with several surprising twists, The Guilty Twin is a fun and fast paced read following Evan and Fiona, teenagers who grew up into adults with a dark secret. A disappearing twin is at the heart of this murder mystery, and the murderer may not be the person you think.
When Elizabeth makes a discovery that throws her entire identity into question, she uses a time machine found in an abandoned house. As she catapults through time, she encounters a mysterious abandoned child, an elite gymnast preparing for Olympic Trials, and an enigmatic woman who seems to know more than she’s revealing.
This middle grade novel is a great scary read ! Under the cover of a supernatural story, K.R. Alexander explores the themes of difference and being accepted. It is a perfect book for Goosebumps fans !
Queer Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Filipino folklore in this horror comedy about a high school stage manager who accidentally sells her soul to a demon.
Valiant Women is the story of the 350,000 American women who served in uniform during World War II. These incredible women served in every service branch, in every combat theater, and in nearly two-thirds of the available military occupations at the time.