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Established in 2007 by the Leatherby Libraries, the Community of Readers is the summer reading program for Chapman University. This program is open to everyone who has borrowing privileges at the Leatherby Libraries and a current library account, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Members select books from the Leatherby Libraries and receive prizes upon submission of their first review. The only requirement is that books must be obtained through the Leatherby Libraries.

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Thursday, June 20, 2024

 


TitleThe Familiar
AuthorLeigh Bardugo
Call NumberN/A
LocationOther
RatingSomewhat Recommended
Book ReviewLuzia Cotado uses scraps of magic to get through her days as a scullion. Her mistress discovers that she is hiding a talent for "little miracles" and demands Luzia use those gifts to improve the family's social position.
This garners the notice of Antonio Pérez, the disgraced secretary to Spain's king.
What is supposed to be an adult fantasy historical fiction novel kind of falls flat on the history part but is otherwise good. I wish it was longer and had more details, but you can tell, the editor removed parts.
Submitted ByCaylin Schmenk
Department or MajorLeatherby Libraries
StatusStaff
Chapman Emailschmenk@chapman.edu

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