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About Kit Moonstar

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A librarian with a love of books. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: Kit Moonstar's Quick Questions interview.)

Kit Moonstar's Reviews:

A Timely and Moving Tale About a Recent Slice of History

Wake Now In the Fire: A Story of Censorship, Action, Love, and Hope by Jarrett Dapier

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An ordinary day at Curtis Technical High School in 2013 sparks a movement when teachers are ordered to remove Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi from the shelves as it has been decided that the book is no longer allowed in classrooms or libraries at Chicago Public Schools.  But the students aren’t willing to let that be the last word on things and begin to push back.  Even as they struggle to with other things that are going on in their lives, the students are unwilling to […]

Dense But Worth the Read

Thousand Autumns Volume One by Meng Xi Shi

Thousand Autumns Volume Two by Meng Xi Shi

Thousand Autumns Volume Three by Meng Xi Shi

Thousand Autumns Volume Four by Meng Xi Shi

Thousand Autumns Volume Five by Meng Xi Shi

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Yan Wushi is a cynic as well as a master cultivator and leader of a demonic sect.  When the head of a Daoist sect, Shen Qiao, loses a duel and is badly injured, Yan Wushi decides to take the injured man in and see if he can corrupt him.  Their clashing philosophies towards the world put them on separate paths, but while each sees the world in different ways, they do live in the same world.  As their paths continue to meet and separate over […]

Dragons and Romance – The Perfect Match

Books & Broadswords by Jessie Mihalik

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There’s nothing that Feora likes more than stealing the King’s gold, except buying books with it.  When a rather persistent knight shows up, Feroa might have found a new distraction.  Meanwhile, Zenira’s not best pleased about having to sell her rock collection when her landlord raises her rent.  However, the mysterious collector who buys it has a messy mansion that makes Zenira just itch to clean it.  When she strikes a deal to clean the mansion, she may discover more she bargained for. This delightful […]

Book Mail from BlackRaven!

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Thank you to BlackRaven for my wonderful gifts!  I’m looking forward to reading both of them.  Ngozi Ukazu is one of my favorite graphic novelists, and I’m excited to see her latest work.  The Tea and Tombs series is one of my all time favorites, and now I have the complete set.  These are both perfect comfort reads after a rough year.  Thank you again, Black Raven, and happy holidays!

A Very Satisfying Conclusion

The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima

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Raisa takes the throne as Queen, but there is still much work to be done as well as the threat of invasion.  Someone is murdering wizards, political machinations abound, and pressure for Raisa to marry.  Raisa and Han are struggling both with the fact that almost everyone seems to be against Han in general and their relationship isn’t officially allowed.  Plus between each of their duties, they don’t see each other much and are not sharing all of their plans with each other.  As the […]

A Frothy Adventure With Hints at Depth

The Selkie Scandal by Rosalie Oaks

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The Earl of Beresford isn’t expecting to get accosted by a naked woman on the beach, but the selkie cares little for propriety and demands help in finding her kidnapped brother, the High Prince of Skerry.  Beresford reluctantly agrees and sets out with his crew, a selkie princess, and a case of Beresford Plum Jam in order to find the missing prince. This is a delightful little novella, though it does raise more questions than answers.  It’s the prequel to a mystery series that I’m […]



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