Author name "L" - March 30, 2026 - I really enjoy magic based fantasy novels and this one hit all the right notes for me. Humans and monsters living together, magic hiding in plain sight, an impossible heist, and a bit of spiciness. Chef's kiss.

Rating ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 3/4

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Author name starts with "R" - February 24, 2026 - This quick educational guide is good for those who are unfamiliar with governance models but a bit of a snore for those who have prior exposure to board structure. I was hoping for more insight for a new board member entering a previously established and highly functioning board of directors. 🤷‍♀️

Rating ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

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Author name starts with "Y" - February 11, 2026 - This was an interesting time travel/murder mystery genre mix. I enjoyed how the author unraveled the story and then tied it back together at the end.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

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Author name starts with "H" - January 29, 2026 - The beginning of this book is very slow and boring, but informative. The intrigue does pick up, but the plot becomes obvious long before the "reveal".

Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

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