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A quick note on my ratings: If I give something 5 stars, it blew me away! Four stars means I really enjoyed it and definitely recommend it. Three stars means it was ok but there were weaknesses that bothered me. If something is lower than that, I won't normally bother to rate it (or even to finish reading it). ...more

Book Review: Our Missing Hearts, by Celeste Ng

Is it possible to be a revolutionary and a parent? What price does the family pay?

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