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The Ephtas men had moments of closeness with each other, and moments when they did not reach out to each other. How could they have communicated more effectively? Where did they succeed? The characters were positioned in relatively gendered roles. In which ways did they perform those roles, and in which ways did they bend the mold? Which of the romantic relationships spoke the most to you and why? Which of the non-romantic relationships spoke the most to you and why? The pres

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The Wish and the Demon was my first read from Crunden, and it won't be my last. I went into the story looking forward to some mystery, and y'all, the plot thickens! I need Book 2 to come out yesterday. The book opens on a pivotal moment in Liam's life—the night his guardian is murdered and he is separated from his brother. Flash forward, and Liam is dealing with the pressures of high school bullies, neglectful parents, taking care of his siblings, and the reappearance of his

There is much to enjoy in The Hand That Feeds . I was drawn to this book because of the succinct and intriguing premise, as well as the...

In regards to those posting GenAI content in creative spaces.

Secondary  is a unique read. It first captured my interest based on the (mostly) swapped gender roles. I’ve been on a nonfiction kick,...

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Relationships play a big role in Mari's life. Who do you think has the biggest impact on her, and why? How did you view the relationship...

I once read that anxiety can be useful. When our ancestors were by the campfire, the sudden feeling of being watched by a predatory...

Rejecting the mindset of Value=$ is easier said than done.