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"I actually started this in May with a goal to finish before the end of the year, but I set it aside while I concentrated on my summer TBR challenge. I've set this at my bedside hoping I can read 20 or so pages before turning out the light. I remember really enjoying BTB books as a YA. I'm not finding that same feeling at this point." — Sep 16, 2026 12:15PM
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