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THURSDAY 21st SEPTEMBER, 2023
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What We Never Say

An important topic dealt with in a compassionate way that will leave readers both heartbroken and hopeful for the future. Rebecca and Kyle are seemingly doing great until a magazine publishes a picture from Kyle's modeling days and he finally has to reveal his traumatic past to Rebecca. Dealing with Kyle's assault and getting him the help he needs isn't the only ... Read review

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Places We Left Behind: a memoir-in-miniature

"Places We Left Behind" relates the complex relationships of those who dwell in the greys of religion

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Why is Hugh Blue?

I love that this story encourages young readers to hold their heads up high, love themselves, and not be afraid to be you!

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The Kimoni Legacy: Initiation

An exceptionally lush and detailed Epic Fantasy with overwhelming magical conflict and fully-rounded characters.

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Moody Black Chick

An intimate collection of poetry that is relatable, lovely, and full of feminine power.

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The Love Offer

Get ready to travel to London in this spicy rom-com inspired by The Proposal - filled with office romance, fake dating, and sec...

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The Beauty of a Spiral

Madz is a teenage figure skater who leaves the demanding sport behind in pursuit of normalcy but is met instead with a life-cha...

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Lost Blades

A chosen thief, a mysterious mage, and a banished assassin must unite for the Goddess of Death to save the world and finally en...

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Career Guides

Recruitability: A strategic job-hunting guide with the insi...

A book made for every shade of young professional seeking meaningful employment

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The Soothsayer

A lonely teenager somehow ends up in a parallel world as he seeks a cure for his mother.

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Survive and thrive with this book of knowledge that if utilized will ensure that you can't go wrong.

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A Place of Turquoise

When Robert's parents vanish, the boy and his 'dog' must untangle the mysteries and magic of a world of turquoise to save those...

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Guardians

Body-snatchers, shadow organizations protecting the world, and an enemies-to-more through line make this LGBTQ+ story a very en...

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Veiled in Brick

A sit on the edge of your seat, eyes glued to the pages, can’t stop reading, no sleep until you know what happens kind of book.

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Sunshine & Cinnamon

An easy, yet sweet read that has the elements of a typical romance, but the characters keep you coming back for more.

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Marco, Pablo, & Olivia: New School

"Pablo, & Olivia: New School" focuses on real issues children face daily: anger and sadness due to bullying, and feelings of no...

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Tammy the Troll: A Dance in the Forest

"Tammy the Troll: A Dance in the Forest" offers the chance to burn off some energy & stretch your muscles while always enjoying...

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Marvin and Me: How a Girl and a Mouse Beat Anxiety Together

The beautifully drawn picture book gives children the courage to speak up and face their fears, thanks to a courageous girl, ...

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A Native's Tongue

A darkly moving novel—A Native's Tongue is a perplexing look at love's destructive power.

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Hattie's War

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She Died Then Showed Me

A soft tug at the personal dilemmas and relationships to remind us that we are humans; flawed beings that yearn for perfection.

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With experience in self-publishing, editing, and writing novels, Kathrine Grey’s opinions are strongly focused on craft. As a graduate of Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor’s in Fiction Writing, she began Grey Kat Reviews to help others with the daunting task of choosing their next book.

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I am a writer and freelance editor/proofreader based in the UK. I have self-published two poetry collections (Between the Trees and Flowers on the Wall). I enjoy reviewing poetry, short stories, literary fiction and historical fiction. I am the Editor-in-Chief for Free Verse Revolution magazine.

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