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Literary fiction prioritises voice, character, and meaning over plot. These are books that linger β€” sentences you re-read, characters you can't shake, ideas that change the way you see the world.

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Finding Dad

β˜… 3.5

2 ratings

Finding Dad

Lisa May Bennett

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β€œ<p>A heartfelt story of a woman’s struggle with abandonment. The book takes you through her journey, flicking back and forth to childhood, teenage years and the memories she recalls from her past. I really wanted to find out what happens. A good read.</p>”

β€” Vanessa Pinnington

When Mountains Crumble

β˜… 4.7

5 ratings

When Mountains Crumble

Claudine DiScala

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β€œ<p>I absolutely loved it. This book had a bit of everything and it worked really well especially mixing romance and mystery. So definitely worth the read but it also had me on a emotional rollercoaster and that's what drew me in even more</p>”

β€” Tays Review

When Mountains Crumble

β˜… 4.7

5 ratings

When Mountains Crumble

Claudine DiScala

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β€œ<p>Amazing book! One of the best I have read this year. Perfect for spooky season! The perfect mix of romance and thriller. Had me hooked from the first page! Unreliable narrator and I still am trying to decide what to believe. Cannot wait to jump into the next one! </p>”

β€” Kaelin Ruoss

When Mountains Crumble

β˜… 4.7

5 ratings

When Mountains Crumble

Claudine DiScala

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β€œ<p>This story follows Faith and Cole over multiple timelines and their toxic love story. Their love is so strong some call it obsessive. I was not prepared for the twists at the end. I rated this 4.5 stars</p>”

β€” Serenas_literary_life

When Mountains Crumble

β˜… 4.7

5 ratings

When Mountains Crumble

Claudine DiScala

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β€œ<p>This book was absolutely captivating. Every chapter had me dying to know what was next. The character development was incredible, and it really builds through the time period swaps. I couldn't stop reading. I felt the passion and pain of the protagonist with each chapter. I would give this book 4.5 stars if I could. The only hesitation I had with a 5 star rating is I feel the ending was wrapped too quickly. I can't wait to read more from the author.</p>”

β€” Molly Peterson

Forever and a Game

β˜… 3.7

3 ratings

Forever and a Game

Jason Herne

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β€œ<p>This one definitely pulled at my heartstrings.</p><p>Sam and Felicity's relationship was easily my favorite part of this story. Felicity is such a lonely little girl who desperately needs someone to actually see her, and Sam does exactly that. Their connection over Mystic Forest was surprisingly sweet, especially because it gave both of them something they had been missing-a chance to just be kids and escape everything happening around them for a little while.</p><p>really liked Sam as a character, especially watching him decide that he wasn't going to keep looking the other way when it came to Felicity. That simple idea of "I wish you were my dad" hit HARD. Watching him realize just how much she needed someone in her corner made for some genuinely emotional moments.</p><p>At the same time, the mystery surrounding the problem at work kept me turning the pages, and I liked how the two storylines eventually started feeling more connected.</p><p>There was definitely a growing sense of dread as everything surrounding Felicity began to unravel.</p><p>This was an emotional, suspenseful read with some really touching moments, and while there were a few things that kept it from being a 5-star read for me, I really enjoyed the story and the characters.</p><p>4 stars.</p>”

β€” Liz Meyer

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