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[lyryk]

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Not sure this would appeal to you because it's quite different from what you mention reading, but The Craft Sequence is urban fantasy set in a secondary world (which is usually a heroic fantasy thing, so that gives us a very imaginative worldbuilding). A lot of the characters are women of colour, including a trans woman (protagonist of the 3rd book, Full Fathom Five).

[lyryk]

I'll try anything once, and I adore fantasy! Thanks so much for the rec. It sounds brilliant.

[ragnarok_08]

Guernsey sounds good :)

I've heard so much about The Book Thief - I've got to check it out soon.

[lyryk]

Both are amazing!

[colls]

BOOOOOOOOOOKKKKSSS!!!!!!!!!! <33333

I loved Guernsey (assuming you're talking about 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society'?), I listened to the audiobook version and it was very well narrated. I also read/listened to 'Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet' and found it delightful as well. Have you read 'Code Name Verity' and it's companion 'Rose Under Fire'? I think they'd be right up your alley. Lots of female characters, focus on female friendships, etc. I'm reading 'The Nightingale' based on my aunt's recommendation (among others) although I'm lukewarm on the author's other stuff. I haven't read a Scarpetta book in ages, but used to really enjoy those.

Wasn't Michael Connelly the author the amazon series 'Bosch' was based on? I haven't watched it yet, but have been tempted.

[lyryk]

That's the one! The audiobook sounds fun too - maybe I'll try it out. I haven't listened to books in a very long time, and my iPod seriously needs some decent stuff on it. I haven't read the other books you mentioned, but thanks so much for the recs! I'm finally trying to put a dent in my Goodreads goal for the year. ;-)

Yes, Bosch is the character in the books. 'The Poet' was pretty good but I'd already read the sequel and knew who the killer was, so it kind of took the fun out of the twist lol.

[awakenyourfaith]

Sounds like a great book :) I'll have to look into it.

[lyryk]

I hope you like it. :-) It's heartbreaking, as Holocaust stories inevitably are, but in a bearable sort of way (if that makes sense).

[milly_gal]

Thanks for the rec honey, I love it when a book grips you that much you have to pass on the joy to others :)

[lyryk]

Always happy to pass on the book-love! <3