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December Wrap Up


Happy New Year! Back at the beginning of December, I talked about what books I wanted to finish. I finished most, and even started and finished one, not on this list!



Hiddensee by Gregory Maguire

Read from: 12/1-12/30

This was an okay book. It was not the story I was expecting going in. I found the story slow at points. Overall: 4.6/5

The Romanov Sisters: The Lost Lives of the Daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra by Helen Rappaport



Read from: 10/4-12/30

I loved this book! I put it in my top 6 books of the year. I loved the history and how much detail was in this book. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to more about the Romanov Sisters and the rest of the people close to them.  Slow at points, overall, a great look at what happened to the family. Overall: 4.8/5



The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee

Read from- 10/12-12/31



One of my favorite books of the year! I want to write a full review of this book, so look for that. I know this book got mixed reviews. I loved this book and the twist the novel had. The was my favorite read I finished this month. Overall: 5/5

Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich

Read from: 10/12-12/21



I loved this book! Full disclosure, I thought this was a carbon copy of the musical based on the few chapters. It goes in a different direction, and we find out more information about Connor. I will do a review of this. Overall: 5/5





War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

I read this for like one reading session. This book is a monster but I'm enjoying it. 

I am 47% done so maybe I can finish it by the two-year mark.

Mary Poppins Returns  by  Kathy McCullough



Read  from: 12/9-12/19



I loved this book! It was a lot like the movie, and all the details are there so if you want to go into the movie blind, save this quick novelization for after you see it. I am going to do a review of this as well. Overall:5/5



That's it! What was your favorite read of the month? 

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