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Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton

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Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton
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An introspective and entertaining story of an unusual bond between a woman and a hare – and you learn a lot about hares! I enjoyed the author’s sens of wonder and curiosity and how her thoughts about nature and life changed through this experience. Quietly transformative, a joy to read!

Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton, (List Price: $27, Pantheon, 9780593701843, March 2025)

Reviewed by Cathy, Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, Florida

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab
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How far would you go for freedom? Addie’s story is told across continents, over centuries, as she grapples with the consequences of choice. I love a morally gray heroine and seeing her desperation and the lengths she’d go to leave a mark on the world (influencing art and music). Achingly tender as she’s caught between the only man who ever remembered her – and the devil who won’t let her go.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab, (List Price: $26.99, Tor Books, 9780765387561, October 2020)

Reviewed by Ellie Hirsch, Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, Florida

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Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham

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Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham
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Stacy Willingham has done it again; she seems to never fail to write a great thriller mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. This one intertwines the past of the main character’s parents’ generation, then her sister, who was murdered 20 years prior to the story, and then the main character, Claire. Claire seems to be following right in the footsteps of her big sister as she returns home to help her mom, but then finds herself working at a vineyard, the same one her sister worked at. There are definitely a lot of secrets hiding at this farm, and her career as a journalist has her wanting to uncover them. The diary she found tucked away in her cabin seems to be the key to solving everything, but the more she learns, the more she should turn around and run, but she doesn’t. Super bingeable, and you will be wondering how often history repeats itself in real life.

Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham, (List Price: $29, Minotaur Books, 9781250887979, August 2025)

Reviewed by Kelli Dynia, Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, Florida

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Funny Story by Emily Henry

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Funny Story by Emily Henry
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Emily Henry just GETS IT. She has the perfect recipe for a book that has just the right amount of humor, romance, and the kind of real-life hurdles that hit close to home. What sets this book apart are the characters, who are grappling with life’s ups and downs in a way that feels incredibly real. It’s the “just one more chapter” book that you’ll actually stay awake until 1 AM to finish. And hey, maybe I’m speaking from personal experience.

Funny Story by Emily Henry, (List Price: $19, Berkley, 9780593441213, February 2025)

Reviewed by Janisie Rodriguez, Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, Florida

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The Thrashers by Julie Soto

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The Thrashers by Julie Soto
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Ask my cat how much I enjoyed this book because I gave him the full rundown while pacing around my living room! Compulsively readable and emotionally layered, this is a fantastic YA debut with the sharp edge and angst of a 90s teen thriller. Julie Soto captures just how brutal high school can be. Loyalty, power, and popularity can quickly blur into something dangerous. Every page felt charged, and that final gut-punch of an ending has me hoping (begging, please Julie) for another one!

The Thrashers by Julie Soto, (List Price: $20, Wednesday Books, 9781250377173, May 2025)

Reviewed by Janisie Rodriguez, Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, Florida

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Saving Five by Amanda Nguyen

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Saving Five by Amanda Nguyen
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“Did we win?” “We did. But it cost us everything.” “Was it worth it?” “Yes. Every second of it.” This gutted me. Nguyen’s fight for justice has changed laws and lives, but this book reminds you of the little girl, the teenager, and the young woman who had to fight for herself first. Our system protects some and fails others. Rights that should be guaranteed are instead something people are forced to fight for. Yet Nguyen’s story is proof that even within a broken system, one person’s determination can create change, and hope is always worth holding onto.

Saving Five by Amanda Nguyen, (List Price: $27, AUWA, 9780374615918, March 2025)

Reviewed by Janisie Rodriguez, Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, Florida

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King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair

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King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair
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Vampires that are kings, a mortal who is becoming his queen who he worships at her feet even though she doesn’t trust him. Everything you could want and expect from Scarlett St. Clair when it comes to spice, romance, and an easy to follow fantasy. I was hooked and ready to fall down at King Adrian’s feet from the start, and my love was solidified as the book went on. Isolde is a princess who was raised to be a queen and she is no docile pet either, she has an attitude and is a warrior first before you is a queen. She keeps getting these visions that feel like she was there before, of her and King Adrian, but she most definitely wasn’t there, or was she? As she comes to terms with what King Adrian is and her place as a queen she also has to face a deadly mist of magic that is taking over their lands and killing people by the hundreds. Will these two come to trust each other in every way and overcome what is set out to tear them apart?

King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair, (List Price: $18.99, Bloom Books, 9781464239601, January 2025)

Reviewed by Kelli Dynia, Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, Florida

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A Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings

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A Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings
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This book shows the hidden world of fundamentalism so well. How easy it is to get involved in it and how hard it is to get out. As someone who grew up in the Baptist culture and had to reframe their mind as they got older this book hit home in a lot of spots. The way that her parents were not involved in the fundamentalist movement, but because of the church that they choose and how they taught the children, it ended up brainwashing them into being extremely fearful, thinking that there is only one way to be redeemed and one specific job for women to do. The author had plans for her life and goals, but the church told her that she was to work on finding a husband and being a wife and refused to give her help to further her education. In the end, this leads her to her abusive husband, who leads them into the life of a fundamentalist. The books that the author had read and the way that the church taught her was that it was her fault that her husband treated her the way they did, and thus started a spiral of her trying to do more and be better and feel like the abuse was deserved. Reading her suffering and seeing how close I could have come to this lifestyle myself made this book an emotional one for sure and one I will not forget anytime soon.

A Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings, (List Price: $30, St. Martin’s Press, 9781250288288, August 2024)

Reviewed by Kelli Dynia, Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda , Florida

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Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca

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Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca
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Such a cute book! If you live in a small Florida town, then you will definitely relate to this spooky romance. Imagine moving to a town, and the house you purchased is haunted, like truly haunted. When Cassie first buys her house and moves to the little town of Boneyard Key, she doesn’t believe ghosts are a thing, but then she realizes that the people who live here are very serious about their ghosts and actually talk to them. Nick, who owns a small bakery, is one of those people, the old owner is always texting him and telling him what he thinks about how he is running the business. When Cassie comes into his shop, he is star-struck and ready to keep her from running away from her haunted house so she will stay in town. Will they be able to figure out the backstory of the ghost that is living in the house Cassie lives in? Why is it that when Nick comes around to the house, he suddenly acts like someone else? Such a cute quick read that will get you in the mood for spooky season and have you almost wishing your house was haunted too.

Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca, (List Price: $19, Berkley, 9780593641217, August 2024)

Reviewed by Kelli Dynia, Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, Florida

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Wisteria by Adalyn Grace

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Wisteria by Adalyn Grace
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A beautiful conclusion to a stunning young adult series that will leave you craving more of the story after the ending. This book shows what it means to truly wait and look for the one you love even if it takes centuries, but knowing that one day they will find you again. Their marriage starts off rocky, to say the least, with Blythe having tricked Fate into marrying her and not her cousin, who he thought was his long-lost love: Life. As things unfold and Blythe begins seeing memories she has no knowledge of having made, she begins to question who she really is and if there is more to her than what was once a strong-willed, sick girl. Fate begins to see that if he is stuck being with Blythe for the rest of her mortal life, he might as well make the best of it and not keep fighting her on everything, but soon discovers that he may actually be developing feelings for her and feels connected to her on an even deeper level. Will the two be able to work together and over come their fears in time to save Blythe’s life, again, or will history be repeating itself all over again leaving Fate with a fresh broken heart, and Blythe lost once again to the hands of Death?

Wisteria by Adalyn Grace, (List Price: $19.99, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 9780316569385, August 2024)

Reviewed by Kelli Dynia, Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, Florida

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A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke

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A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Westerbeke, Douglas
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A mind-bending, adventure-filled debut novel with an unusual premise: Nine-year-old Aubry contracts a strange illness that threatens to bleed her to death unless she keeps moving. So she spends her life on the run – constantly running – from one end of the earth to the other, below the earth and above, forever finding new places to go, for she cannot return to places she has been. It’s a fantastical journey that made me ask so many questions: Will she be cured? How does she endure? Why not give up? What a wild ride of a novel!

A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke, (List Price: $28.99, Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster, 9781668026069, April 2024)

Reviewed by Cathy Graham, Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, Florida

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The Magic All Around by Jennifer Moorman

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The Magic All Around by Moorman, Jennifer
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Sometimes we just need a little magic like this! Mattie returns to the Russell family home for a brief stay at the sudden passing of her mom, Lilith. But Lilith’s will keeps Mattie in Ivy Ridge longer. In carrying out her mom’s wishes, Mattie and her aunt Penelope uncover secrets in the old Victorian house that unsettle them both and lead to new possibilities. I enjoyed this wonderful story of homecoming, family, and love!

The Magic All Around by Jennifer Moorman, (List Price: $17.99, Harper Muse, 9781400240487, January 2024)

Reviewed by Cathy Graham, Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, Florida

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How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

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How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
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Mark and Louise hate each other, but when their parents flee their home in the middle of the night and die in a car crash the siblings are forced to re-unite. What happens when you walk into your family home and see the attic door bolted up? Or your mom’s massive puppet collection whose eyes seem to follow you wherever you go? Well, I’m afraid you may have some trouble selling the house. Filled with family secrets, twists, and an uneasy tone that had me on the edge of my seat, this book was WILD and FUN. It had me second guessing everything around me. Did I turn on the TV? Okay, that milk was not there 5 minutes ago.Is someone messing with me?I loved this. It was creepy. It was weird. It was emotional. It was absolutely bonkers in the best way possible!

How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix, (List Price: 28, Berkley, 9780593201268, January 2023)

Reviewed by Janisie Rodriguez, Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, Florida

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Zero Days by Ruth Ware

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Gabe and Jacinta are professional "hackers" hired by companies to investigate security weaknesses. After one such investigation, Jacinta returns home to find Gabe murdered. When Jacinta realizes she’s the prime suspect, she runs, trying to survive long enough to discover who murdered Gabe and why. You will be racing with her, pursuing the culprit in an effort to prevent his escape and stop Zero Day and disaster. You may recognize this story as a 21st century version of the movie, The Fugitive, with similar action and suspense. Zero Days…another exciting thriller by Ruth Ware!

Zero Days by Ruth Ware, (List Price: 29.99, Gallery/Scout Press, 9781982155292, June 2023)

Reviewed by Karen Solar, Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, Florida

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Wings Once Cursed & Bound by Piper J. Drake

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Wings Once Cursed & Bound by Piper J. Drake
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This book is A TON of fun! There’s a Thai bird princess (with animal companions!), vampires, werewolves, witches, fae, and a host of other supernatural creatures! Not to mention the adorable (and age-appropriate!) romance between said Thai bird princess and one of the vampires!!! The dialogue is quick and witty, the characters are quirky and delightful, and I absolutely cannot wait for the next book in the series!

Wings Once Cursed & Bound by Piper J. Drake, (List Price: 16.99, Sourcebooks Casablanca, 9781492683865, April 2023)

Reviewed by Lucy Perkins-Wagel, Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, Florida

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