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The Incredible Kindness of Paper by Evelyn Skye

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Told via two POV’s, The Incredible Kindness of Paper tells the story of childhood pen pals and their current lives, with a bit of magical flair added in. A mix of real-life issues and some family drama, Evelyn Skye has created a wonderful premise that I think many will enjoy. Buy now -  https://amzn.to/47pL4oe In elementary school Chloe Hanako Quinn is assigned Oliver Jones as her pen pal. Before sending her letter she also whispers a note into it…and he hears her. It is the beginning of a friendship that blooms into something more—that is, until disaster strikes. Now more than twenty years later Chloe is a high school guidance counselor in New York City, but life is not what she dreamed it would be as she faces a layoff, rising rent, a situationship, and loneliness. Desperate for encouragement, she gives herself a pep talk via uplifting messages written on yellow origami paper that she folds into roses. When one of the roses accidentally finds its way to a neighbor in need of ch...
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The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland by Rachael Herron

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Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for sharing this title with me. Fans of a grown-up Parent Trap with magic thrown in will be thrilled. It's out now wherever books are sold. Buy Now -  https://amzn.to/47iAEH0 A "warm, witchy, and wonderful" family story that is the queer love-child of Practical Magic and The Parent Trap as one woman is about to discover that she's a witch (Sarah Beth Durst). Beatrice Barnard doesn’t believe in magic. She definitely doesn’t believe the predictions of the celebrity psychic who claims that she will experience seven miracles and that she will die. And as it turns out, her husband is cheating on her. Bea, now in desperate need of solitude, flees to Skerry Island, off the Pacific Northwest coast. Immediately upon arrival, she finds her life on the line as a rogue woodchopper blade almost kills her. Her survival is almost like a miracle. And then things get more miraculous when she discovers her twin sister, Cordelia, and her mother, As...
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The Kiss Bet by Ingrid Ochoa

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Give me all of these books! ALL! Sweet, classic adolescents drawn out with a beautiful hand for art. Ingrid Ochoa has created an incredibly fun and romantic graphic novel. I'm so very proud to have it on my bookshelf. Don't let the fun stop after you've read. Head to @Webtoons for more! Buy Now - https://amzn.to/45RFZm4 In this adorable coming-of-age comic for fans of This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki and Rainbow Rowell’s Pumpkinheads, Sara Lin has decided now is the time: she’s going to make her first kiss, something special and magical, happen. It’s senior year and Sara Lin just turned eighteen. She’s got great friends, a cool dad (or so he thinks), and a whole lot ahead of her. The last thing she needs to worry about is her first kiss. But that’s all about to change because her good pal Patrick just challenged her to a bet that will either lead to love, heartbreak, or embarrassment . . . or maybe all three. Along the way, as Sara explores her relations...
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Death of a Pop Star by Violet Karim

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A-FREAKING-DORABLE!! That's it. That's my review. I can't sing any higher praises. If you, like me, adore fun and romantic graphic novels, this is premium content, guys! I want all the books in this series on my shelf! ALL. OF. THEM. In the meantime, you can read more on @Webtoons ! Buy now -  https://amzn.to/41z5Y0r Perfect for fans of romantic comedies with a supernatural twist, debut YA graphic novel by Violet Karim follows the unusual journey of up-and-coming singer Sophie Lim after she dies and makes a deal with the Grim Reaper for a second chance at life and pop stardom. Number one on the pop charts and in the hearts of fans world-wide, Sophie Lim is at the top of her game—until she takes a tumble from the top of the stairs. Now she's dead, and it turns out it's harder to build a career from six feet under. But lucky for her, the Grim Reaper's her number one fan! After striking a deal with the Grim Reaper, Eli, to get her life back, Sophie must now embark...
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Framed in Death by J. D. Robb

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It’s my favorite time of year again. The breeze is getting cooler, leaves are beginning to fall, and J.D. Rob has a new crime thriller releasing. What a brilliant yet elaborate way to kick off spooky season! From the meticulous way Lt. Eve Dallas reviews a crime scene to the always beautiful and debonair brilliance of Roarke, I am above excited to report that 'Framed and Death' would be heralded as a favorite of the In Death series. Purchase -  https://amzn.to/45VcJeo Death imitates art in the brand-new crime thriller starring homicide cop Eve Dallas from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author J.D. Robb. Manhattan is filled with galleries and deep-pocketed collectors who can make an artist's career with a wave of a hand. But one man toils in obscurity, his brilliance unrecognized while lesser talents bask in the glory he believes should be his. Come tomorrow, he vows, the city will be buzzing about his work. Indeed, before dawn, Lt. Eve Dallas is speeding toward the home...
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Doom Breaker by Blue-Deep

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Beautifully illustrated with an eruptive, all-consuming story, I was absolutely riveted. Fast-paced action, great story, and character development, along with beautifully curated artwork. We follow Zephyr, our hero, working his way back in time to save the world. A perfect novel for fans of monsters, Gods, and Demons. With a bit of romance thrown in for good measure, this has been one of my favorite graphic novels this year. Purchase link -  https://amzn.to/3HcokgT This hit WEBTOON comic is the story of a man sent back in time by the gods on a mission to prevent the apocalypse . . . this time around. Zephyr is the last human fighting evil in a world abandoned by the gods. After he is slain by Tartarus, the Demon Lord, all of humanity seems lost. However, much to the sinister amusement of the gods, Zephyr is reincarnated and sent ten years into the past to try and save humanity. Can Zephyr finally have his revenge against Tartarus and save the woman he loves, or is he doomed to repe...
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Phantom Academy by Christine Virnig

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Even in death, you can't get out of going to school. Twelve-year-old Finn learns this the hard way after a falling coconut does him in. Phantom Academy by Christine Virnig is a fun take on YA afterlife. The emotional trauma of death is very much brushed over, and poor Fin is thrown right into school. Poor guy was just on Holiday and now... well, back to the academic grind. A fun and engaging read perfect for October classroom reading. Purchase Link -  https://amzn.to/4lcdGVe After an unlucky collision between a coconut and the top of his head, twelve-year-old Finn not only joins the ranks of the recently deceased, but also becomes the newest student at Phantom Academy, a boarding school for ghosts. Once Finn gets over the unfairness of still having homework (you’d think being dead would give you a pass, right?), he discovers that life—er, death?—as a ghost isn’t that bad. He’d probably even enjoy it, if not for one thing: students cannot leave Phantom Academy until they gradu...
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