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The Power of Love

Family, friendship, romance, couplehood, polyamory, community... Relationships form,  intersect and overlap, diverge, collide, merge and combust in infinite ways. 
[a Pointillism acrylic paint canvas showing 5 overlapping freehand hearts in dark blue, orange, red, yellow and green; all against a light blue background] 
 
[8 books, from left to right: India..., Winning the Earthquake, Son of the Morning, Definitely Maybe Not a Detective, The Wild Card, Two Can Play, Common Goal, Role Model; arranged on a piano bench] 

Reading 
India... 
Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds... 

Read
Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi 
contemporary supernatural fiction 
Avon, 2025 

Lush language combined with lyrical pacing and shady characters with questionable intentions that swirl around mysterious Galilee Kincaid, her origins and her purpose, transcend the limits of categories. It's gorgeous and captivating. 

From the last chapter: 
Turned out that being unknown was less terrifying than the truth of what she was, but these were the costs paid for power. 

TBR 
Definitely Maybe Not a Detective by Sarah Fox 
The Wild Card by Stephanie Archer 
Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood 

Rereads 
Common Goal (Game Changers #4) 
Role Model (Game Changers #5) by Rachel Reid 

And to restate the obvious, my BACissues (Book Acquisition Compulsion) continue along with my all things Heated Rivalry fixation. Resistance to these sources of joy is futile. 

Savoring simple joys is a form of rebellion against oppressive forces who intend to crush our ethical, generous, loving, creative spirits. The oppressors are bombarding us in desperation because they know their agenda of hate is not sustainable. 

Always wishing you good health, peace of mind, safety, joy & some pleasure every day 





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