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Six Crimson Cranes: Book 1 by Elizabeth Lim | Book Review

MariaJanuary 21, 2026

A princess in exile, the boy she left at the altar, six enchanted cranes, and a dragon from the deepest sea. Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth LimPublished by Ember; July 26, 2022Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Retellings, Fiction, MythologyType: DuologyPages: 456 PagesFormat: PaperbackSource: My BookshelfT/W: […]

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Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao | Book Review

MariaDecember 24, 2025

Would you rewrite your destiny if it meant losing a part of your past? Step into the captivating and romantic fantasy novel that will sweep you away on an unforgettable adventure – perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli, Erin Morgenstern and Before the Coffee Gets […]

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Never Ever After by Sue Lynn Tan | Book Review

MariaOctober 21, 2025

Not all fairy tales end happily ever after in this Cinderella-inspired fantasy by the bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess—for fans of Renée Ahdieh, Tahereh Mafi, and Stephanie Garber. Never Ever After: Book 1 by Sue Lynn TanPublished by Little, Brown Books for […]

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K-Pop Revolution by Stephan Lee | a book review

MariaAugust 12, 2025

She thought that debuting in a K-Pop band was the finsh line, but it was only the beginning. Because now it’s not only Candace’s company judging her—it’s the entire world. How will she find the courage to stand by her beliefs, even when powerful […]

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K-Pop Confidential by Stephan Lee | a book review

MariaJuly 18, 2025

A Korean-American girl travels to Seoul in hopes of debuting in a girl group at the same K-pop company behind the most popular boy band on the planet in this romantic coming-of-age novel about chasing big dreams, for fans of Mary H. K. Choi […]

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The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story | book review

MariaJune 17, 2025

A life of dangerous adventures might seem worth it now, when you are young and seemingly invincible, but one day, you will have children. The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story by M. L. WangPublished by Self Published; February 19, 2019Genres: Fantasy| Fiction| […]

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Days at the Morisaki Bookshop | book review

MariaMay 20, 2025

“I don’t think it really matters whether you know a lot about books or not. That said, I don’t know that much myself. But I think what matters far more with a book is how it affects you.” The moving international sensation about new […]

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Maria D.

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I am an avid reader and audiobook listener, who also enjoys doing a variety of arts and crafts such as painting, drawing, knitting, crocheting and the occasional cross-stitching. As a mother of four, I am continuously looking for age-appropriate, meaningful and valuable stories to teach lessons and spark the imagination.

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